Side Pipe Cover Question
02-23-2013, 06:53 PM
#1
Side Pipe Cover Question
When I go to mount my side pipes on the 72 I want to be sure I have all the pieces I need to do the job right. The covers I am using are the aftermarket covers that came from ecklers. Is there anything else that goes between the covers and the actual pipe, (I dont have anything for there) and will the covers get very hot or will they stay cool? Looking at the original factory set up there appears to be a piece between the pipes and cover. (saw this on corvette central originals for sale)
I have the rubber bushings that go to hang the actual pipes to take the vibration away, but I dont have the brackets that I see being sold as part of the mounting kit. I know I can buy them for just under $20 bucks apiece. are they really needed and does anyone have any pics of how they mount and what they support.
Also I've read somewhere that a carriage bolt is used to mount the pipes and the head goes into a slot on the underside of the frame. Is this correct?
Lastly does the cover mount using the same bolts that go thru the rocker panels once they are removed or do I need to find a different bolt?
Thanks for any help you can give me. Below is a pic of the pipes I have.
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9277758b.jpg
Rodney
I have the rubber bushings that go to hang the actual pipes to take the vibration away, but I dont have the brackets that I see being sold as part of the mounting kit. I know I can buy them for just under $20 bucks apiece. are they really needed and does anyone have any pics of how they mount and what they support.
Also I've read somewhere that a carriage bolt is used to mount the pipes and the head goes into a slot on the underside of the frame. Is this correct?
Lastly does the cover mount using the same bolts that go thru the rocker panels once they are removed or do I need to find a different bolt?
Thanks for any help you can give me. Below is a pic of the pipes I have.
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9277758b.jpg
Rodney
Last edited by rod7515; 02-23-2013 at 06:59 PM.
02-23-2013, 07:22 PM
#2
Racer
Looks like the same pipes I put on my 74.
I have fibreglass covers, nothing between the pipes and covers and the do NOT get hot. The pipes do use a carriage bolt and slot on the underside of the frame. You hav the bolts and rubber mounts on your pipes, i see them in the picture. My covers screwed to the same holes as the stainless rocker trim screwed to. My screw holes were rusted so I bought the rocker cover screw hole repair kit., basically a bolt/nut with a threaded hole in it.
I have fibreglass covers, nothing between the pipes and covers and the do NOT get hot. The pipes do use a carriage bolt and slot on the underside of the frame. You hav the bolts and rubber mounts on your pipes, i see them in the picture. My covers screwed to the same holes as the stainless rocker trim screwed to. My screw holes were rusted so I bought the rocker cover screw hole repair kit., basically a bolt/nut with a threaded hole in it.
Last edited by toolman0114; 02-23-2013 at 07:25 PM.
02-23-2013, 09:58 PM
#4
Racer
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G
Last edited by toolman0114; 02-23-2013 at 10:00 PM.
04-08-2013, 08:00 PM
#5
Racer
The only bracket for the cover was at the rear outlet end, just a piece of 1/4 dia steel rod flattened on the end to secure end of cover to frame so it doesn't flat around
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G
Do you need this bracket if you use the fiberglass covers?