Wow what a difference
Le Mans Master
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From: Rocklin California
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From: Sitting in his Nowhere land Hanover Pa
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im gladd I have a thick skin. Some of you people need a life
im gladd I have a thick skin. Some of you people need a life
Le Mans Master
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From: Westport CT
aww, c'mon now, that wasn't "caustic" or mean, that was good old fashioned ribbin', and ribbin' is racing, or at the very least a sure sign that we like you (that man card post made me laugh something fierce, as did the "caught the gay" 
)
Plus, we just had to lure my old pal John McGraw into the ol "side pipes is too loud for me" debate - nice to see you John
(you see, John well knows that I am STILL in my high school phase, and DEFINITELY covering up for a shortcoming of one sort or another!
)
)Plus, we just had to lure my old pal John McGraw into the ol "side pipes is too loud for me" debate - nice to see you John
(you see, John well knows that I am STILL in my high school phase, and DEFINITELY covering up for a shortcoming of one sort or another!
)
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From: AUSTIN Tx
aww, c'mon now, that wasn't "caustic" or mean, that was good old fashioned ribbin', and ribbin' is racing, or at the very least a sure sign that we like you (that man card post made me laugh something fierce, as did the "caught the gay" )
Plus, we just had to lure my old pal John McGraw into the ol "side pipes is too loud for me" debate - nice to see you John
(you see, John well knows that I am STILL in my high school phase, and DEFINITELY covering up for a shortcoming of one sort or another! )
)Plus, we just had to lure my old pal John McGraw into the ol "side pipes is too loud for me" debate - nice to see you John
(you see, John well knows that I am STILL in my high school phase, and DEFINITELY covering up for a shortcoming of one sort or another!
)It is nice to be back to feeling well enough to argue with you knuckleheads again!
I am finally doing well enough to work in the shop and feel like I am actually getting something accomplished! Regards, John McGraw
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Nice to to see you're up and around again. Ready for a re-stamp/restoration engine debate ? Maybe we could even get ChuckG to join in one time for old times sake.
Bob
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My solution is His and Hers side pipes.
For trips over 500 miles here is the her version. Hooker reverse flow, nice and quiet (you can actually hear the XM radio and talk at 70) and they snap on in 30 minutes.
The his version is obviously a little louder and faster.
For trips over 500 miles here is the her version. Hooker reverse flow, nice and quiet (you can actually hear the XM radio and talk at 70) and they snap on in 30 minutes.
The his version is obviously a little louder and faster.
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern MN
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I am still trying to figure this out. I have had the side pipes on my car (original) since I bought the car. I had to replace both sides due to the fact that some "bubba" welded in Cherry Bombs under the covers. These burned out the insulation on the covers. I have never had a problem hearing my radio and I drove my car for 600 miles one way when we went to the Black Hills meet in 1981. With no air and temps up over 100 degrees in July we had to have the windows down. Still heard the radio, when we could pick up a station. Since that time I've driven to a lot of car shows and the only time I had a problem was when the radio/antenna would not pick up any stations going through low areas or areas where no stations are close by. I do not put the antenna up when I am at speed as I feel it puts extra stress on the plastic insulator on the antenna base and cracks it. JMT
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From: Dove Mountain Arizona
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From: Rolling Hills Estates CA
When I purchased my '64 I couldn't wait to put side exhaust on it. They were so cool looking, I just couldn't wait to swap the undercar exhaust out. It was 2 or 3 months later, I took the car in to have the installation done and the owner at J & D Corvette (a local Vette shop here in So Cal) pointed out I was removing the stock off-road exhaust mufflers for sidepipes, and pulled me aside and said I was making a BIG mistake. So, I left them on and am forever glad I did. My car's just as loud outside without sidepipes and I don't burn my leg getting out of the car.
Le Mans Master
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From: Westport CT
When I purchased my '64 I couldn't wait to put side exhaust on it. They were so cool looking, I just couldn't wait to swap the undercar exhaust out. It was 2 or 3 months later, I took the car in to have the installation done and the owner at J & D Corvette (a local Vette shop here in So Cal) pointed out I was removing the stock off-road exhaust mufflers for sidepipes, and pulled me aside and said I was making a BIG mistake. So, I left them on and am forever glad I did. My car's just as loud outside without sidepipes and I don't burn my leg getting out of the car.
Racer
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From: Hattiesburg MS > Houston MS
My humble opinion leans toward the side-pipes. Love the music whether out the back or out the side.
What about the heat from the pipes, underbody clearance, ease of transmission service,
Hey, if your composite spring breaks with underbody exhaust you at least have something to "skate" on.
Andy
What about the heat from the pipes, underbody clearance, ease of transmission service,
Hey, if your composite spring breaks with underbody exhaust you at least have something to "skate" on.
Andy
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From: Redding CT.
Just put a 5 speed in my 66 Roadster which is also has side pipes. When you shift into 5th (overdrive ) at highway speeds the side pipes quiet right down but they still sound great around town. I think the interior stays cooler with side pipes also.
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From: Sitting in his Nowhere land Hanover Pa
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also if you know this car you would know why we wanted to change to the under car exhaust. its very original car with the original paint, ect. But in the past it was changed to side exhaust. But all the stuff for under car exhaust was there. So that’s one of the biggest reasons why we did it.