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Correct 1965 GT350 exhaust??

Started by DragwayRipper, July 13, 2018, 11:42:13 PM

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DragwayRipper

What was the actual diameter of the exhaust on 65 GT350's? For both street and race as equipped in Venice? Also were the ends straight cut or balogna cut like the current repro kits offered? Thanks -Dean

Bob Gaines

Quote from: DragwayRipper on July 13, 2018, 11:42:13 PM
What was the actual diameter of the exhaust on 65 GT350's? For both street and race as equipped in Venice? Also were the ends straight cut or balogna cut like the current repro kits offered? Thanks -Dean
2 inch street exhaust . Typically angle cut at end on street exhaust. Race exhaust was many times 3 inch.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

Bigfoot

I have a giant set on an as raced 10,000 +\- race car. I'll measure 4 you.
RIP KIWI
RIP KIWI

TLea

 Three different versions of 65 street exhaust    Short resonator, long resonator and then conventional dual

Brant

Quote from: DragwayRipper on July 13, 2018, 11:42:13 PM
What was the actual diameter of the exhaust on 65 GT350's? For both street and race as equipped in Venice? Also were the ends straight cut or balogna cut like the current repro kits offered? Thanks -Dean

Pictures of many very early cars appear to have "straight cut" tailpipes. Later, it appears that the tailpipes were cut at an angle.
-Brant

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sfm5s081

Quote from: Brant on July 14, 2018, 12:05:29 PM
Quote from: DragwayRipper on July 13, 2018, 11:42:13 PM
What was the actual diameter of the exhaust on 65 GT350's? For both street and race as equipped in Venice? Also were the ends straight cut or balogna cut like the current repro kits offered? Thanks -Dean

Pictures of many very early cars appear to have "straight cut" tailpipes. Later, it appears that the tailpipes were cut at an angle.

Hi Brant, what would you consider early cars? 1-25, 1-50, 1-100, etc?

Thanks!

Brant

Quote from: sfm5s081 on July 14, 2018, 07:42:49 PM
Quote from: Brant on July 14, 2018, 12:05:29 PM
Quote from: DragwayRipper on July 13, 2018, 11:42:13 PM
What was the actual diameter of the exhaust on 65 GT350's? For both street and race as equipped in Venice? Also were the ends straight cut or balogna cut like the current repro kits offered? Thanks -Dean

Pictures of many very early cars appear to have "straight cut" tailpipes. Later, it appears that the tailpipes were cut at an angle.

Hi Brant, what would you consider early cars? 1-25, 1-50, 1-100, etc?

Thanks!

With no documentation, very few cars with the original exhaust, and a handful of original pictures, I personally believe it is not possible to accurately determine that.
-Brant

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