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    10/10/2018 4:52 PM  #1

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    Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    After hearing a couple of Mustangs at the Bash that had the Walker mufflers that MS recommends, I had to order a couple. After measuring, it looks like the driver side rear muffler will interfere with the brake flex line to the rear axle. Did you guys with 65/66 cars have any issue with the flex line? Any pics or tips would be appreciated.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    10/10/2018 5:15 PM  #2

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    OMG, Sound over function! Do you ever sleep?

    I run ZERO mufflers on my truck and it's quieter than my 67.

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    10/10/2018 5:18 PM  #3

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    RV6 wrote:

    OMG, Sound over function! Do you ever sleep?

    I run ZERO mufflers on my truck and it's quieter than my 67.

    Um...Gary, you can stay, but the BS has got to go! 
     

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    10/10/2018 8:32 PM  #4

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    I clamped the brake cables up to the floor above the mufflers. They have about 1/2” clearance and have not had any melting issues.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    10/10/2018 9:44 PM  #5

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    Thank you, thank you very much Steve.

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    10/11/2018 9:02 PM  #6

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install



    Cobra ebrake cables on a 66.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    10/11/2018 10:24 PM  #7

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    Thanks Steve, that definitely helps.

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    10/12/2018 6:24 PM  #8

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    MS,

    Please elaborate on which Walker Muffs this post refers to. I search and find a lot for Walker Caddie muffs. Part numbers would be helpful.

    Last edited by RV6 (10/12/2018 6:29 PM)

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    10/12/2018 6:45 PM  #9

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    I'm not Steve...but...Gary, with a reply like you posted in post #2 above, no soup for you! Kidding...but you knew that.

    Walker Quiet-Flow 3 Mufflers 21856

    http://fyi.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?pid=54819



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    10/13/2018 12:36 AM  #10

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    Here is the best picture I could find of my set up.

     

    10/13/2018 12:42 AM  #11

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    Thanks Ed, that's a great pic and will help bunches.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
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    10/13/2018 7:11 AM  #12

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    RV6 wrote:

    MS,

    Please elaborate on which Walker Muffs this post refers to. I search and find a lot for Walker Caddie muffs. Part numbers would be helpful.

    #21856

     

    10/13/2018 9:18 AM  #13

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    See pics in post #9 above. All info is in the text in the picture. Or click the link provided in that post for bigger pic

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    10/27/2018 3:20 PM  #14

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    Mochaman wrote:

    Here is the best picture I could find of my set up.

    I just love muffler installers that do not understand the laws of physics.
     

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    10/28/2018 6:01 PM  #15

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    Well, I can finally talk to the passenger in my 69 without yelling at them. I'm so pleased with the Walker Cadillac muffs, if MS were here I'd give him a big 'ol kiss for sharing this trick. Sally just might not want a ride in it now.

    The 3.70 gears really make a difference for around town driving with the AOD.



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    10/28/2018 7:25 PM  #16

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    rpm wrote:

    Well, I can finally talk to the passenger in my 69 without yelling at them. I'm so pleased with the Walker Cadillac muffs, if MS were here I'd give him a big 'ol kiss for sharing this trick. Sally just might not want a ride in it now.

    The 3.70 gears really make a difference for around town driving with the AOD.



       Looks great!   Do you get any drone or load noise not having full tail pipes?
     

     

    10/28/2018 8:57 PM  #17

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    Load noise? Not familiar with that, but I'm guessing you wrote road noise. No drone, and all I know is that it's mucho quieter than before.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
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    10/30/2018 8:13 PM  #18

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    Why not mount them up higher so you don’t wipe them out on the first speed bump you encounter?
    Mufflers properly mounted will not be visible from the side of the car if you stand about 30’ to the side.

    Sorry, guys, but that is a pet peave of mine. It is not any harder to do it right instead of just hanging them down there...somewhere.

    Glad you are enjoying the peace and quiet they provide.

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    10/30/2018 9:39 PM  #19

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

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    Why not mount them up higher so you don’t wipe them out on the first speed bump you encounter?
    Mufflers properly mounted will not be visible from the side of the car if you stand about 30’ to the side.

    Sorry, guys, but that is a pet peave of mine. It is not any harder to do it right instead of just hanging them down there...somewhere.

    Glad you are enjoying the peace and quiet they provide.

     
    Higher? C'mon man, give me some slack Jack  . Do you really think I'm gonna have the mufflers showing from the side?  I'm really not some ditch bank okie. I mounted them a bit higher than the last set, which didn't show from the side, and never contacted a parking lot speed bump. The bottom of the muffs are parallel to the lower edge of the subframe connectors.

    Next time I'm under there I'll snap a pic of how close they are to the floor.

    Last edited by rpm (10/31/2018 2:14 AM)

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    10/31/2018 7:39 AM  #20

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    Re: Walker Cadillac Muffler Install

    Glad to hear the muffs are tucked away.  In defense of MS, they do look like they are hanging low from the pics taken from behind.

    Mustang Steve Bash in Gruene, Texas September29-30, 2023
     

    10/31/2018 9:37 AM  #21

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    Ya Al, I gotta agree, they do look like low hanging fruit in that pic.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
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    10/31/2018 4:39 PM  #22

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    Glad you can have a conversation with passengers.  I feel the same way no matter what SIXSALLYSIX says.  I also like being able to hear the sound system since I put a lot of money in it.

    Mustang Steve Bash in Gruene, Texas September29-30, 2023
     

    10/31/2018 5:28 PM  #23

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    GIRLZ!...........("it's as quiet as my Prius!!!!...I just LUV it"!)
    6s6

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    10/31/2018 5:53 PM  #24

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    Does sally even have a Mustang??? Haven't seen proof of it at any of the Bashes I've been to. Just sayin'   
    And since my son went overboard (imo) on the stereo, I've had no problem hearing it with any of the 3 sets of muffs that have been on it.

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    10/31/2018 8:09 PM  #25

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    Boom Shakka Lakka.  I am laughing. Common Mike tell im bout yer clutch. 
     

     

     

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