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dgswinger said

accurate is NOT what he is looking for!! he wants mandrel bends not crimped bends! i have the accurate system on my 70 it fits nice but it is no way a performance exhaust and a bit pricey for what it is!! i am happy with the summit kits they are really nice for the $$ i reccommend buying the summit kit, then using the tailpipes and selling the leftover parts!! .... it will be a good start of an exhaust system for someone then

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A few questions for dgswinger .What is your definition of a crimped bend? Did you mean to say compression bend? There is a difference between the two.
Also do you have reliable data that supports your comment that an "accurate system is no way a performance system"? Maybe you possess an unbiased real world comparison study between a compression bent exhaust system versus a mandrel bent exhaust system you could share. This would require all other components being equal and each pipe being replaced and tested individually comparing the two as one progresses through the study. As most in the exhaust industry will agree , an exhaust system performs as a complete properly designed system. Simply exchanging smooth compression bent pipes (not crimped) to mandrel bent pipes has not proven to be a silver bullet for increased power and torque. Regarding value and if a product is "a bit pricey".
The compression bending process allows for heavier gauge tubing to be used and closer,compound bends to be applied for a better fit in tight areas.
Heavier material help confine the exhaust tone within the pipe for less resonation and pipe pinging issues associated with thinner tubing material. In line with the above , a good fitting exhaust system that sounds good, lasts a long time and performs well may not be a "bit pricey" in the minds of those that actually have experienced both worlds.