pipes together and will not spend a week searching the internet to find
the correct bracket to hold the long “tractor” muffler in a 1953 Pontiac
straight-eight exhaust system. In fact, he’ll probably suggest adapting a
modern muffler.
Complete kits for muscle cars like this Camaro include all parts and
fasteners.When an owner handles the exhaust system installation himself, the
big advantage is the option to take more time on the project so that
things can be done as factory correct as possible. With the correct parts
(or suitable replacements) and begging, borrowing or buying the
necessary hand tools and a good lift, an owner will have little difficulty
building a correct and functional exhaust system.
Correct Parts
Saying “get the correct parts” and actually finding them are two
different things. For a popular car, such as a Model T or A Ford, 1955-
1957 Chevy, T-bird, Corvette, Mustang, Chevelle, Camaro or Dodge
Challenger, every piece for the exhaust system may be available — nuts,
bolts, clamps, hangers and brackets — to exactly match the factory