Got a new set of sidepipes from http://www.sweet-thunder.com/corvett...pes_63_67.html. These are the 2.25" ones that have only the chambered sections and tips. I've got the straight Dynomax ceramic headers on the car. Do not want to purchase a set of sidepipe headers if I don't have to. Obviously the pipe bending will be a challenge and will have a funky 'U' section to be able to reach the sidepipe. Anyone done this? Pics would certainly help. I want to make the cleanest install possible.

 

You can buy those "U" shaped parts -

These are 2.5" but I think they have different sizes...here

 

Dave, Do you have regular long tube headers?
I have this system on my car with [non factory style] side pipes. It works just fine. I got the idea from seeing a '64 with a bb I saw many years ago. Take it to a GOOD muffler shop they should be able to build the system without too much prob. If you want you can mount the side pipes to the car bfore you go to the muff shop.

 

Thanks guys. I hate muff shops and will do the job myself. Question though, do the 'J' bends go thru the holes in the frame and then return under the frame or do they install completely in front of the frame member? Also it looks like the Summit kit assumes you already have a bend in your side pipes heading towards the engine. Mine are straight and another piece will be needed.

 

The ones I've seen including mine make the u bend before the trans crossmember, if thats what you're asking.
My system is not a Corvette side pipe system but it all works out the same. I've run 2.25" pipe with straight thru bottle mufflers under vintage "Thrush" covers. I like it. I have to jack my car up in the next day or so for service, I can take a pic then and email it to you if you would like. It's all pretty straight foreword.

 

Dave,
I never heard back, if you want some pics I took them.
Frank.

 

Sorry Frank, just got back to work. Sent you an e-mail. Thanks a heap.

 

I would be interested in seeing your setup as I am about to do something with my exhaust.

Can you either post them here or e-mail to me?

chuck@vette66.com

Thanks,
CHuck

 

Pics sent to Dave and chuck

 

There are more of us wanting to see the pics.

Can you post them please?

Thanks, SS63

 

Got them, thanks....just the pic I wanted.

 

I would like to. I have posted pics in the past but I can't seem to anymore. Something has changed. They need to Hosted now? I don't have that.

 

If you go to the top of the page, in the menu you will see "OTHER", click that then click "MEMBER GALLERIES", then on the left, look for "MY GALLERY".

After you click "MY GALLERY", look on the right side for "UPLOAD PHOTOS".

In "UPLOAD PHOTOS", Select your "CATEGORY" (for example: "Corvette Pictures->C2 Corvette Pictures ->C2 Parts and Mechanicals Gallery") then you can click "BROWSE" and find the photos on your own computer.

(make sure to resize them to no more than 640x480 first).

After you have selected your pictures to upload, click the button "UPLOAD/SUBMIT". This will place the pictures into your gallery.

Then you will get a message that your pictures have been submitted for approval. After a while you will get an email stating that your pictures were approved.

After approval, go back to "MY GALLERY" and see your pictures there.

Now members can click the "MY CORVETTE PHOTOS" under your name or you can post the picture in your message.

To put the picture in your message, right click on the expanded picture and select "PROPERTIES". You will see an "HTTP" address. Highlight this address and right-click/COPY the address.

Then in your posting, put "[IMG]<your picture's address>[/IMG]" in the message where you want the picture to show up.

It sounds very complicated but if you do it one time you will see it's really very easy.

Thanks, SS63