SBC Exhaust

[MASTERBrian]

I'm debating attempting to build the exhaust on my 1960 suburban with sbc 350, about 330hp engine.

The plan is to go with 2" or 2-1/2" Ram Horn Manifolds and then out the side on the rear after the axle. Two major issues are a 5" static drop and I don't have a lift, so it'll have to go up on stands and blocks. No real biggy as I did that when putting it back together, but it's a big PIA to work on. The other minor issue is, though I do have some welding experience, I'm not an expert welder and thus my welds leave a little to be desired at times, though they usually clean up ok with some grinding if need be.

Quote for the shop is $600 out the door with Magnaflow Muffers, but I'm looking at taking in my own as I like the older sound of the Smithy's and the Porters, so now we're at about $500. Considering piping is about $200-250 for a DIY kit, is it worth $250 to do this myself or is it money well spent to let the pros deal with it?

****I was wanting 2-1/2" because of better flow, shop recommended 2-1/4" at most. The stuff I've read about the Smithy's seem to say 2" on the older cars has the more vintage sound. I was going to do an H Pipe as well, but again everything seems to say that changes the sound back to more modern again, so I'm crossing that off my list.

Thoughts??