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Technical Smittys on a y block

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by 1954fordkustom, Sep 13, 2013.

  1. 1954fordkustom
    Joined: Jun 14, 2010
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    Hey guys has anyone ran smittys on a y block? How do they perform and sound. I'm thinking about picking up a set for my y block powered 54.


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  2. RHRH3P
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    I have Smittys on my Y block powered 56. I love them. The sound is perfect.
     
  3. greybeard360
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    Sweetest sound you will ever hear... even when they burn out... LOL
     
  4. texasred
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    a better question would be, who didn't run smittys on their y block..in the fifties everybody ran smittys on everything..
     

  5. mastergun1980
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    I have some cheapie glass packs on my f-600 ( 292 ) It sounds killer... so better mufflers would sound better... I like porters
     
  6. 1954fordkustom
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    Thanks guys I thinking about straight pipe but after the responses I'm going to put a set of smittys on her.


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  7. 40FordGuy
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    Definitely use 'em !!!!!!!!!! Can't beat the sound.

    4TTRUK
     
  8. JeffB2
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  9. Had them on my first car, a 56 Ford Fairlane. Absolutely loved the sound.Wind out to about 4500 rpm in first gear(3 speed) and let off the gas and listen to the music..
    That was with tailpipes out the back. Leave them to dump straight out from under the floor and it sounds totally different.
     
  10. Consider porters.. Few things are worth the price theses days . Porters are worth it. .


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  11. A Rodder
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    Had them on my first car, 1955 Town Sedan with a 272.

    BEST Sound ever.

    My 64 pu has a 292 with some of the IMCO brand, I think, and it sounds really good as well.

    Go with the Smithy's they won't disappoint!
     
  12. Kustom Chief
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    They sound awesome and you know it is a y block!
     
  13. Blue One
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    I think the Porters sound better.
     
  14. teddyp
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    i run blockman.s on my y-block glass packs i love them and block will make them how you want them
     
  15. deadendcruiser
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    Isn't it Smithy's?
     
  16. 5559
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    good sounding mufflers
     
  17. my one has a early lincoln y block single smthey exhaust behind it. Friends say its the best sounding car arraound. more like a dee deep growl.
     
  18. Joey Anchors
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    I had a pair on my '64 Galaxy with a 352ci and Bell-flower tips. Boy did that sound great!
     
  19. 57JoeFoMoPar
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    The Y block is pretty much the best sounding OHV engine you could have. Smittys, Brockmans, Cherry Bombs... they'll all sound great on that Y block. Just be sure to mount them forward towards the engine and they will snap and crackle as god intended
     
  20. sololobo
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    I went with my Dad to Speedway Motors in Lincoln, Ne. about 1954 and he bought a pair of Smithy's for his 48 Ford coupe, he said to me, these are the only real hot rod mufflers kid. It stuck with me and I just installed a set on my new motor conversion in my truck and love them! Thats my story and I am stickin to it! ~sololobo~
     
  21. chillywilly
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    I am also running a warmed over y block and prefer the sound of the smithys.... any suggestions on length?

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  22. X2 on the Porter's.
     
  23. jamesf
    Joined: Jan 22, 2012
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    from hammond in

    I have Smittys on a Y block and it sounds good. Mellow but not aggressive. As far as power goes I guess the question would be compared to what?
     
  24. 22" x 2" dual on my 292 .. At 65 mph sounds like diesel boat.. I like it. Can't beat em.
     
  25. Maybe spelled that way, has been pronounced Smitty's since they came on the scene, at least on the East coast.
     
  26. prpmmp
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    Grew up with a Smith family in the neighborhood (3 boys) Shmitty 1,Shmitty 2,Shmitty 3!! East Coast!! Pete X2 on the Porters!!
     

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