West Bend 580 Exhaust Manifold Questions

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Timothy Klatte
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West Bend 580 Exhaust Manifold Questions

Post by Timothy Klatte » Wed May 29, 2019 7:24 pm

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.....
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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.

REAR
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Re: West Bend 580 Exhaust Manifold Questions

Post by REAR » Wed May 29, 2019 8:36 pm

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. :o

R.E.A.R.

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Re: West Bend 580 Exhaust Manifold Questions

Post by ted johnson » Wed May 29, 2019 10:19 pm

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

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