Straight Pipe Success!

[1971 Judge]

Gents,

I purchased a set of "straight pipes" from member, Top Toy. He's a great member and class act.

Let me tell you, these things are just beautiful and I was fortunate enough to get them mounted on my '90 today by Kinney's Muffler shop here in Watauga, Texas (20 minutes from D/FW airport).

Kinney's had to do some custom fabrication to make it all work, but the end result is truly impressive. I did add a new cross-pipe in place of the stock resonator as mine was on its last leg.

Yes, it's definitely LOUDER! But, the sound is just exhilarating. My Z is not a daily driver, so I am Ok with the sound increase. Around 3k it growls aggressively and at 5k and up it's pure NASCAR. LOVE IT. It's fitting for the name, "King of the Hill".

In terms of power, well, let's say the car is actually a bit smoother and the mid range feels cleaner. Hard to say if it's 10hp or more, but the psychology of it all is a lot more FUN...!!

A big THANK YOU to Top Toy for making this possible.