I have 67 Olds 442 with aftermarket newer stock exhaust but the tailpipes are not chambered. How much of difference does the chambered tailpipes have in sound and tone of the exhaust as opposed to straight tailpipes that are non chambered?

 

A lot, straight pipes are obnoxiously load and sound like crap. If you want some, classic chambered exhaust can probably hook you up.

 

I think the OP means that the tailpipe behind the muffler is straight pipe, not the entire exhaust system.

 

You are correct we are talking regular tailpipes from the mufflers versus chambered tailpipes like the originals. I do like the sound on Gardner exhaust tailpipes but as we all know you must purchase the entire exhaust which in my case the exhaust is fairly new and don't know if I want to spend that kind of money when mine is fairly new, no leaks etc. I know Walt V does an excellence job on his chambered tailpipes, and also chambered exhaust I believe will make a set. My dream would be someone on the site saying they have a used set of original chambered tailpipes for sale but the chances of that is slim. I have only heard the exhaust from Gardner and love it and was wondering how much the chambered tailpipes contributed t the sound..

 

http://www.classicchambered.comPO Box 426 - Highland, MI. 48357 - (248) 889-4364

 

Hi,

I believe Walt mentioned he was retiring and stopped making exhaust, at last years Homecoming he had a few sets left, not sure if 65 or 66-67 versions.

Regards,

 

I hope he passes it one to someone that will continue to make chambered exhaust... Thanks for the info..

 

I contacted Walt via face book and he confirmed he no longer makes the chambered items and has no extras laying around....