1963 Corvette Central Exhaust System no fit
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1963 Corvette Central Exhaust System no fit
While I have the car on blocks installing the transmission I decided to install a new exhaust system. Just about everyone said the CC system will fit. I purchased the system with original mufflers and not welded. I attempt to install the pipe going from the exhaust manifold to the second long pipe and when I tighten the nuts, the end of the pipe is about a 1/2" above the opening in the frame. It's almost like the pipe going down from the manifold needs to be longer before the 90 degree bend. Some of you say it will fit but will need tweaking. What's tweaking mean. Heat the pipe and bend it at the 90 degree bend.
#2
Le Mans Master
Yes,
that would be it I would say.
The system is made I believe to fit "the ideal" mid-year.
Now after 50 years some cars no longer fit "the ideal".
that would be it I would say.
The system is made I believe to fit "the ideal" mid-year.
Now after 50 years some cars no longer fit "the ideal".
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Team Owner
Did you put in the heat riser on pass side? and the insert/reducers/doughnuts on both sides...
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No tweaking should be required if the pipes are bent right. Damn sure don't need to be heated and reshaped.
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