Flathead with straight pipes question

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11-19-2009, 03:18 PM

reed1951

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Flathead with straight pipes question

Hey guys I am wanting to put some straight pipes on my 51 f1 with a stock v 8 flathead with 94 carb. would I have to rejet the carb? adjust the screws some more? or anything else...

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11-19-2009, 03:37 PM

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Not that I am aware off, i dont have a flatty, but I put straight Lake pipes on my 56 with no modification to the motor.

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11-19-2009, 08:26 PM

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I don't think you will have to make any tuning changes. I run straight stacks on my old F-2 with headers. I like the way it runs and sounds...slim

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11-19-2009, 09:48 PM

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Sweet! that makes me feel better because I just got my carb adjusted right (took me forever it seemed like) and was worried it was gonna mess it up again. Thanks Guys!

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11-19-2009, 10:49 PM

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Slim,
I love the flying pig!!

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11-21-2009, 08:07 AM

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ditto on that. I love the way my truck sounds with straight pipes. It does get rather loud when pulling something, but im not old enough to put mufflers on it yet