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06-07-2001, 08:50 PM
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Re: Gardner Exhaust
M:
Interesting that you brought this up. Dad and I have been kicking around the idea of replacing the chambered exhaust with a good dual exhaust. The main reason is for the Pure Stock drags, as the chambered seems to be really restrictive. Anyone tried the exhaust for the Camaros? 
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06-07-2001, 10:51 PM
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Re: Gardner Exhaust
A fellow 67 Z/28 owner just last week said he's really pleased with the Gardner system. I've only seen photos of his recently finished car but if the exhaust is anywhere near the quality of the rest of the car, you can't go wrong. I'm planning to use Gardner for my own 67.
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06-07-2001, 11:05 PM
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Re: Gardner Exhaust
Gardner sells a very good exhaust system.I bought one for my 1970 Chevelle and am very plesaed with it too.
Incidentally they used to sell parts from their exhaust systems individually. I was told they stopped that because to many people were buying their systems complete and selling the parts they didn't want to use.Thats how good their product is and the demand for it.
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06-08-2001, 01:05 AM
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Re: Gardner Exhaust
I have installed a number of Gardner systems, and, Eric has always been very helpful. Their products fit and look fabulous!!
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06-08-2001, 04:01 AM
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Re: Gardner Exhaust
What do you guys think about swapping the chambered for the dual exhaust? Think there would a power improvement? I really don't want to use a mandrel bent system, as we are trying to get a true "stock" reading at the track.
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#6
06-08-2001, 08:44 PM
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Re: Gardner Exhaust
Several years ago I provided Tom Gardner with Original 70 Z-28 Exhaust(Head)Pipes that he used as patterns for that application.....As a former USCC/WCA judge I took issue with the appearance of there two piece welded 70 Z-28 Chrome tailpipes, but maybe theyve changed or improved that....one SMALL but important issue are the two factory clamps/hangars that hold up the Camaro(and Nova???) Crossflow Muffler. These are of a "J hook" style and are VERY difficult to find. Gardiner does not provide or reproduce the stock appearing hangar, which IMHO if missing takes away from your restoration efforts. There is 2nd Gen 70 Camaro enthusiast, in the process of reproducing all the aforementioned hangars including the extruded rubber insulators. When I hear andd see the results I will post on this site. Regards, Chuck
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Chuck Sharin [email protected] Auburn,WA (30 miles South of Seattle) 70 Camaro R/S Z-28, L-78, R/S SS 69 Camaro COPO "recreation"
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#7
06-16-2001, 01:03 PM
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Re: Gardner Exhaust
I have been using Gardner Exhaust for years on all our restorations. Tom and Eric are always looking to make their systems the best. We talk about changes and send them original parts to help get it right. This is one area of a restoration that is never a concern. They are simply THE BEST. Check out there cool website: www.gardnerexhaust.com. ...BKH
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