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West Bend 580 Exhaust Manifold Questions
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 7:24 pm
by Timothy Klatte
I have a later model Chrysler West Bend 580 with this type of exhaust manifold. How restrictive is this compared to an open header? It looks pretty restrictive to me.....
I am planning to use it on my Simplex Challenger if the Clinton doesn't work out. Is it worth the trouble and expense to change it to a header? Or should I keep it on there for just general riding around? Thanks for any replies.
Re: West Bend 580 Exhaust Manifold Questions
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 8:36 pm
by REAR
Timothy,
Not so sure what your general riding around consists of but without a doubt you will enjoy the performance upgrade of a open header
Went from WB factory 'D' shaped muffler to a WB 'Lightning Bolt' factory open header and it was a day and night difference.
What you currently have is very restrictive, probably more so then the 'D' can muffler so a open header is highly recommended.
One more thing....Loud is GOOD.
R.E.A.R.
Re: West Bend 580 Exhaust Manifold Questions
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 10:19 pm
by ted johnson
http://www.classickartshop.com/products/exhausts/
Vince Hughes' website. Vince has beautiful megaphone headers, short and long, as well as box muffs. Support Vince. He's a heck of a guy! Ted