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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: Brian Conway on March 19, 2021, 05:05:33 PM

Title: Resonators ?
Post by: Brian Conway on March 19, 2021, 05:05:33 PM

My 65 GT had resonators when new and I can vaguely remember the sound.  I remember it as a sort of echo chamber drone ?  Anyone still running them ? 

Title: Re: Resonators ?
Post by: CharlesTurner on March 20, 2021, 11:24:23 AM

Resonators help quiet the exhaust.  If doing a concours restoration, they would be required.

Title: Re: Resonators ?
Post by: Brian Conway on March 20, 2021, 12:38:03 PM

Thank you Charles.  My car falls short of a concours restoration and more of a restored driver type.  Exploring an exhaust system replacement and replacing the resonators might be doable ?  Are there any spec's available for the stock 65 GT resonators ?  Brian

Title: Re: Resonators ?
Post by: CharlesTurner on March 21, 2021, 12:32:10 AM

Quote from: Brian Conway on March 20, 2021, 12:38:03 PM

Thank you Charles.  My car falls short of a concours restoration and more of a restored driver type.  Exploring an exhaust system replacement and replacing the resonators might be doable ?  Are there any spec's available for the stock 65 GT resonators ?  Brian

Spec's as in decibel reduction?  I would have no clue on that.  Scott Fuller might be able to answer something like that as he reproduced the original dual exhaust systems for several model years.

Title: Re: Resonators ?
Post by: Brian Conway on March 21, 2021, 11:31:10 AM

  No, decibel readings are not where I was going but thanks for the help.  Brian   

Title: Re: Resonators ?
Post by: J_Speegle on March 21, 2021, 04:50:23 PM

Quote from: Brian Conway on March 20, 2021, 12:38:03 PM

Thank you Charles.  My car falls short of a concours restoration and more of a restored driver type.  Exploring an exhaust system replacement and replacing the resonators might be doable ?  Are there any spec's available for the stock 65 GT resonators ?  Brian

Don't believe I've ever seen the original engineering drawings.   Don't believe your going to find anything that looks like the originals outside of the current reproductions that are close and reshaping old reproductions might not be worth the time and effort

Title: Re: Resonators ?
Post by: Bob Gaines on March 21, 2021, 05:09:47 PM

Brian here is a economical system with resonators. https://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/65-66-DUAL-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-WITH-ORIGINAL-STYLE-TAIL-PIPE-RESONATORS-P1735.aspx

Title: Re: Resonators ?
Post by: Brian Conway on April 02, 2021, 07:47:13 PM

Thanks Bob.   Little short on the kind of info I am after.  Namely will the OE GT exhaust trumpets fit and will they extend a correct distance out the rear valance ?  Don't think I will pursue this any further.  Thanks for the help.  Brian

Title: Re: Resonators ?
Post by: Rocket80501 on April 03, 2021, 11:33:45 AM

I'm running the exhaust system from Virginia Mustang, and am pleased with the sound. Ron