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What kind of sound you looking for ? Manifolds arent loud like headers-If you are doing a "Day2" type theme -Glass packs where the Norm- The Red ones usually made by Cherry Bomb-or Corvair Turbo Mufflers--If you can find them THRUSH made a few different versions of mufflers-the older Red ,white &blue one's are highly sought after now-but Back then they where available for CHEAP-they had Round versions that Usually get confused for a glasspack-but they are not-they will have a nice Deep tone at idle with your 327 & bark when you get on the Throttle-they wont be as loud as a FLOWMASTER but your Car will sound different-Meanacing especailly when you goose it-OR if you want a Quiet ride-HUSH THRUSH if you are staying DaY2 ISH or some nice Magnaflows if you are contempary-Then there's always FLOWMASTER'S-they have the Market Locked-Because Everyone runs them-they sound good on anything but can be coookie cutter ish-

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much is Gardner charging for a complete Chevelle chambered exhaust system today?
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Rick, their basic chambered systems go for $1,275.00. I spoke to them on the phone and I was very impressed with their customer service. They currently have about a 5-6 week backlog for the system to be made... They seem like a very good group of guys and company!!

Rich

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Stand up crew Rich. My 70 Nova has one of their systems.

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Well, I installed the Gardner system on my 69 Chevelle yesterday at a friend's local shop. My friend and I did the install. The system fit &quot;like a glove&quot; and sounds AWESOME!! The chambered kit comes with all of the hangers, brackets, clamps, and donut gaskets.. We needed nothing.

My friend has been working on cars a long time and he stated this was the EASIEST and NICEST exhaust system he has ever installed.. The packaging was A1 as well.. Tom Gardner telephoned me the day the packaged was shipped and encouraged me to call him should anything be wrong..

They are a stand up professional business in my opinion!! The system is not cheap but you indeed get what you pay for!!

I even installed the correct GM rolled lip chrome exhaust tips thanks to Grady..... My car is an October of 68 build...

Here are some pictures of the install before and after....

Rich

My buddy taking off the old system...

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The system complete, excuse some of the undercoating on the differential..

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...icture5233.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...icture5240.jpg

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Very nice Rich! Love the sound of chambered!!!

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Looks great! And it will stay looking great too! Bought my system YEARS ago and still looks great even after all of the miles I've put in the car.

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Glad to see you went with the Chambered Exhaust.
Nice looking car and Exhaust.
Great sound as i have them on my 70 Chevelle !!
Enjoy