looking for 57 convertible original sounding mufflers

[TriFiveRide]

Recently purchased replacement mufflers from Ecklers. They fit correctly but are very loud for my convertible that is restored to factory original specs including the exhaust system. I've talked to Ecklers, Ecklers supplier and other exhaust manufacturers. They all agree that the sound of the mufflers is not correct for the car. Unfortunately, none have offered a solution. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.

[BamaNomad]

Are all the exhaust components (pipes, etc) the correct diameter and material? Or did you use larger tubes? Perhaps in stainless?

[TriFiveRide]

Thanks for your response BamaNomad:

All pipes etc are correct diameter @ 1 7/8 in. Exhaust system is correct for the car and non-stainless.

[BamaNomad]

The heavier 'aluminized' pipes will deepen the sound a bit, whereas stainless is thin and seems to make the sound 'tinny'...? If your pipes are correct bent, the same material and thickness, then the difference in sound it either in the muffler (or perhaps our memory or imagination?)..

[TriFiveRide]

Thanks for your input BamaNomad. Yes, the difference in sound is the mufflers. My previous mufflers were correct which why this so puzzling. I thought they came from Ecklers but apparently not. The chevy parts dealer I got them from is out of business and the owner has past away. It was a one man band operation.
This link will take you to the youtube video I sent to the manufacturer of the mufflers from Ecklers. They agree that they are not correct but have no alternative.

https://youtu.be/WxKxk3f7f3I

[Rocketman]

Sounds nice but definitely not stock. These Walker mufflers may be worth a look.

https://www.walkerexhaust.com/produc...t-flow-ss.html

[TriFiveRide]

I did talk to Walker once but I think it might be worth another try. Their website does show a non-convertible exhaust system. Unfortunately the mufflers are to long.
Thanks, Kurt

[markm]

If I recall correctly there were short and long mufflers for these cars. I have not seen a Walker catalog in this century.

[LEE T]

This link will take you to the youtube video I sent to the manufacturer of the mufflers from Ecklers. They agree that they are not correct but have no alternative.
https://youtu.be/WxKxk3f7f3I

The video shows exactly what your problem is, you just can't have imperfect mufflers on a perfectly restored car. Very nice.

[BamaNomad]

The original mufflers on our 57's WERE long... although I don't have an exact measure without crawling under my '57 sedan...