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Waldron’s
Product:
| Our reproduction Arvinode
dual exhaust system looks and sounds like the
original product while offering longer life and
easier installation. Like the originals,
the outer shells of our mufflers and resonators
are manufactured from aluminized steel to maintain
the proper appearance. All outer dimensions are
identical to the original design. Modern materials
and technology have allowed us to make improvements
to the tubing, mufflers and resonators for longer
life while maintaining the look, fit and sound of
the original system. |
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rear resonators installed |
Our heavier gauge tubing
will last longer than the original parts.
Interestingly, the heavier gauge steel eliminated
the need for the rectangular tubes that were added
to the original Arvinode front mufflers for vibration
dampening. We are able to reproduce the correct
sound with or without the rectangular tube.
Originally, each side of the system was installed
as a one-piece welded assembly in the vehicle
assembly plant. Since you can’t have your
exhaust installed in build sequence at the assembly
plant, we make each side of our system in 4 pieces
to enable your installation. You can weld the
joints after installation for a “Concours”
correct look, or purchase our reproduction saddle
clamps to complete the installation with clamped
joints. (We recommend that you weld the system
to maintain proper alignment and appearance).
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Waldron’s offers two models; a “Concours”
reproduction model and a “Base” model.
The Concours
model is intended for judged vehicles
and is designed to achieve the highest judging
scores. It includes rectangular dampener tubes
welded to the outer surface of the front mufflers.
The
CONCOURS model includes:
• Two intermediate pipes that connect the
H pipe outlets to the front mufflers
• Two front mufflers WITH RECTANGULAR TUBES
(These “dampener” tubes are unique
to this product).
• Two over-axle pipes
• Two resonators with turndowns
• Two saddle clamps (exact duplicates of
original “Ford” style saddle clamps)
• All mufflers and pipes are aluminized
steel; clamps are regular steel.
• LIST PRICE: $499.00
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Proto IV intermediate pipes
and front mufflers |
The
Base model is for those who want
the fun, sound and appearance of the original
system without the extra cost to achieve the exact
original appearance. We think the Waldron’s
Base model is the way the OEM system would be
manufactured today.
The BASE
model includes:
• Two intermediate pipes that connect the
H pipe outlets to the front mufflers
• Two front mufflers WITHOUT RECTANGULAR
TUBES
• Two over-axle pipes
• Two resonators with turndowns
• Ten (10) saddle clamps (Regular steel
clamps are included. Correct “Ford”
type clamps or stainless steel clamps available
at additional cost)
• All mufflers and pipes are aluminized
steel.
• LIST PRICE: $379.00
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What was the “Arvinode” System?
Mustangs built from October, 1964 through March, 1965
with High-Performance 289 "K"-code engines
were equipped with a unique dual exhaust system. Originally
produced by Arvin, the system did not utilize conventional
mufflers; instead, the exhaust note was “tuned”
by combining the effects of resonance tubes in the front
“mufflers” with conventional resonators
integrated into the tailpipes. The sound was unique;
low, aggressive and loud. And it increased peak torque
and horsepower!
Most owners of this system loved it.
Legend has it that some drivers of these hot Mustangs
collected “excessive noise” tickets for
their aggressive sound. While the sound might not have
generated much attention coming from their father’s
sedan, it may have encouraged police to issue tickets
when it came from a speeding Mustang driven by a “kid”.
It was much easier to change the exhaust sound than
the driving style of the Mustang owner to reduce tickets
and soon, the unique Arvinode sound was gone!
Ford ultimately replaced the system with the later
GT style dual exhaust. In 1965, Ford issued a technical
service bulletin that provided instructions for replacing
the front Arvinode mufflers with conventional mufflers
if customers complained of excessive noise. Correct,
replacement parts for the Arvinode system were consumed
and have not been available to Mustang owners since
the late '60's.
How did Waldron’s do it?
Late in 2007, we were contacted by Dave Wallace, owner
of a 1965 “K-Code” originally equipped with
the Arvinode system. Dave asked if we were willing to
take on the development project. Our owner, Joe Tonietto,
finds this type of project to be fun and one of the
key reasons why he is in this industry. Following the
success of the DCE muffler launch, he was looking for
our next new project. We agreed to work with Dave to
re-create this interesting piece of Mustang history.
| Dave Wallace, Mustang
Detective Extraordinaire!
Dave had researched the system and knew many of
the facts about production dates (From approximately
October 10, 1964 through approximately March 22,
1965), part numbers and part appearance. He had
acquired a photo of a rusted system that had been
removed from Herb Gordon’s car. The photo
shows a pile of parts on a garage floor and reveals
that each of the front “mufflers”
was equipped with a rectangular tube along its
length.
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Armed with the names of the inventors, Dave was
able to locate Dick Irwin, a surviving son of
one of the original patent engineers, the late
Ben Irwin. Dick was able to contact Jim Abbott,
an Arvin retiree who was instrumental in advancing
this project. Both men would be critical to the
success of the project. |
Dave’s
investigation of the history of this little-known
exhaust system has included interactions with
many other “K-Code” owners and a number
of Mustang experts. Through the US Trademark and
Patent Office, he was able to locate the long-expired
“Arvinode” patents.
Abbott supervided the Arvin prototype shop at
the Columbus, Indiana facility for over three
decades. He had vivid memories of the Mustang
“Arvinode” system and provided some
dimensional information and well as a confirmation
of the system's acoustic functions. Abbott confirmed
the design and orientation of the resonance tubes
and explained the dampening function of the external
rectangular tubes.
Wallace also sought – and received –
historical information and input from Bob Mannel
(author of “Mustang & Ford Small Block
V8 1962-1969” http://www.fordsmallblock.com/),
Charles Turner, the Mustang Club of America's
Head Judge for 1st and 2nd generation Mustangs
and various members of the HiPo Mustang eKschange
forum. Armed with this information, Waldron’s
was able to faithfully re-create the original
design. |
Call us at (800) 503-9428
or CLICK
HERE to place your order for this unique system!
Coming soon
The Arvinode exhaust system utilized
unique hangers and mounting brackets. Concours correct
reproductions of these accessories are expected late
2008.
Call Us
Today
269-467-7185
or (US) 800-503-9428
for your
exhaust system needs |
