The real 273 HP exhaust sound

I've also heard that some of the early model Formula S's came without a front muffler, but that was changed due to noise regulations. In my 65 Parts Book it lists 2 different mufflers used with the "1-4 Barrel Carb w/Power Pack" engine: 2660 541 which is the Aluminized muffler and 2660 548 which is the Zinc coated version and the "Rear Muffler" is 2660 445. None of these cross over to any other muffler in the 65 model line-up. Never-the-less, it's one sweet sounding exhaust for only being a single.


You are correct. I think the 65 came with the resonator only, and then sometime in late 65 or early in 66 they went with the muffler/resonator because of the "excessive noise."
The 65 Formula S is the real deal when it comes to "the 273 sound."