'66 Exhaust Placement

Concours correct or show car? Also, what number Shelby?

 

you might want to check if side exit exhaust is even legal in your state.

since you ask, I wouldn't do it if I were planning to show the car. Even as a driver I wouldn't do it. Too noisy.

Liking it as an idea is going to be different than living with it as a reality.

Z.

 

What are your goals for the car? Will you be driving it much? Or keep it “under glass” and trailer it everywhere? Which kinds of contests do you plan to compete in? MCA, SAAC concours, other?

If you plan on serious SAAC concours (as close to original as possible) competition, then side exhaust will be a big no-no. If you plan on simple local popular vote gatherings then it probably won’t matter. If you will primarily be driving the car, with shows as a sideline activity, then do whatever you want – it’s your car.

As far as value, if you’re going to sell the car soon you’ll probably get a little more by going with the full exhaust system out the back. How much more I wouldn’t know.

And remember; whatever you do now, you can always change your mind later. I’ll bet your restoration shop can swap out the exhaust system in short order… for a fee, of course.

Steve

 

The side exhaust will have a negative effect on value of the car. How much is relative to the situation. It might devalue it at just the cost of replacing the exhaust system or it might be the last straw that broke the camels back in someones buying decision after adding up any other short comings. The vast majority of the people buying these cars are concerned about how original it is compared to factory built. It will have a negative effect in any concours event and where ever you go you will have to field questions on why it has side exhaust on a 66. A barrage of questions about a feature like that will get old quick . If this was going to be a driver car it wouldn't matter much until you were prepared to sell. As has been mentioned the side exhaust is not very driver friendly and because of the volume of the exhaust sound will compromise your driving experience I think. Based on what I have read of your situation I think you will regret installing the side exhaust maybe not immediately but most certainly at some point. Been there done that. My Father (Mr Gaines ) didn't like Shelby's much. Myself (Bob) is ate up with them . These are just my opinions and only voiced because i was asked and because I want you my fellow enthusiast to have the most enjoyable car experience and memories. Bob