Who make the best fitting "over the axle" tailpipe extensions?

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I was told that the hardest part for a shop to do is the over the axle bends. I want mandrel bends and have heard the Flowmaster units are the best fitting. At $100 bucks, it seems like a bargain compared to the 2 hours labor alone at $80 and hour I was quoted. Anyone?

 

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Sorry, forgot to add that I want to have 3" tips added on to fit better with my GT valance.

 

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Wow, I need to look again. Last I saw they were 60 each for 3in mandrels.

 

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10secgoal said:

Wow, I need to look again. Last I saw they were 60 each for 3in mandrels.

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Just looked at them again on summit and they are $99 a PAIR for 2.5" mandrel bend. I also saw a set of MAC 2.5" mandrels w/ chrome tips for $190 at Mustang Depot? I think. Anyone have experience with the fit of either?

 

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I have the 2.5" Flowmaster system on my '65. I was pleased with the way they fit - even used existing holes in the frame rails for mounting hangers and such...

 

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I have Dr Gas tailpipes...HTS Coated. They look like chrome. They fit well.

 

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allcarfan said:

I have Dr Gas tailpipes...HTS Coated. They look like chrome. They fit well.

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Allcarfan - can you post some pics of your exhaust, those Dr Gas tailpipes sound like a nice option.

thanks

 

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I went by a shop a friend recommended, this morning, and the guy (kind of a bubba type) said that of the pre-made's, he would use/install the Flowmaster. He will work up a quote for me later today. Now I just have to make a decision on the Super Turbos. Are those going to be too quiet? It is a vert...

 

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I loved mine. Drone wasn't that bad at all. cruised pretty nice, and would grunt with authority when kicked.

 

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68 Ive got super turbos and flowmaster tail pipes on my vert sounds great and not too loud with overdrive crusing the interstate wind noise is just about as loud but when u get on it really rumbles

 

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68 Ive got super turbos and flowmaster tail pipes on my vert sounds great and not too loud with overdrive crusing the interstate wind noise is just about as loud but when u get on it really rumbles

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Thanks, that is just what I wanted to hear. No pun intended. I just ordered the Flowmaster tailpipes and the Super Turbos, I am sure a local shop can handle everything else. Do you think the 3" tip will give it a deaper sound?

 

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not really sure bout the tip i used 2 1/2 all the way back with turndowns tucked behind my valance never liked the look of tail pipes on these cars hope u like it