[C2] Side pipe build order?
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Side pipe build order?
I'm still trying to find a shop (was waiting on cover retainers. $14 part. $40 shipping 
)
Now, GT classics says "Jan before we can look at it." Business is good for Leo. Some sweet cars there! But I want it up and running ASAP.
But wanted to see the fit of Allen's pre bent pipe. (Very close!) the shop estimated 4 hours per side without seeing it - quick ball park - I'm thinking it's more like 2 hours max for each pipe and 2 hours getting the trim and covers in place. Plus corvette tax.
As I'm looking at it, is the key to get the covers right in place first - Then, fit the exhaust pipe to the covers?
I'm thinking I can get the trim parts in place myself. I just need a shop to weld the rear mount and collector. Maybe do a little bending.
Why trust the muffler guy with new paint and covers? (Excluding corvette shops)
Any input on this?
Note: if there is a way for me to screw it up, I will find it.
)Now, GT classics says "Jan before we can look at it." Business is good for Leo. Some sweet cars there! But I want it up and running ASAP.
But wanted to see the fit of Allen's pre bent pipe. (Very close!) the shop estimated 4 hours per side without seeing it - quick ball park - I'm thinking it's more like 2 hours max for each pipe and 2 hours getting the trim and covers in place. Plus corvette tax.
As I'm looking at it, is the key to get the covers right in place first - Then, fit the exhaust pipe to the covers?
I'm thinking I can get the trim parts in place myself. I just need a shop to weld the rear mount and collector. Maybe do a little bending.
Why trust the muffler guy with new paint and covers? (Excluding corvette shops)
Any input on this?
Note: if there is a way for me to screw it up, I will find it.
Last edited by TJefferson2020; Oct 8, 2017 at 02:06 PM.
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What’s so special that you need to pay someone to do it. Owners have been adding the pipes since they were available at the parts counter in 65.
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What is the distance here? Is it flush?
I have some block hugging headers - cheap ones from Summit. I'm not sure all headers put the collector in the same place. Allen's sends slightly longer pipes. Big thing is I don't have a welder or skill set to weld such thin stuff. I'd much rather it was done right.
The covers I can handle...
Last edited by TJefferson2020; Oct 8, 2017 at 02:35 PM.
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See edited post above - non stock motor plus headers. My understanding is that the direct fit is with ram horn OEM style - I could definitely be wrong here...Allen says the location of the collector can vary.
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Hmmm. Back in the day some nice gentleman hogged out my rear fenders for me. They probably reshaped that for some reason. Figures.
I have the trim. I'm just holding that in place to figure out where it should attach.
Maybe someone can post a pic of the proper tab shape amd size.
Also, thought of more excuses to not do the welding.
1. Exhausted.
2. Old
3. Sick
4. Saving energy for rogering wife
5. Hot outside
6. Suck at fabrication (unless playdoh)
7. Math. Can't do it.
8. Muh back!
9. Lazy
I have the trim. I'm just holding that in place to figure out where it should attach.
Maybe someone can post a pic of the proper tab shape amd size.
Also, thought of more excuses to not do the welding.
1. Exhausted.
2. Old
3. Sick
4. Saving energy for rogering wife
5. Hot outside
6. Suck at fabrication (unless playdoh)
7. Math. Can't do it.
8. Muh back!
9. Lazy
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Snake,
This may not be much help, but the car is not here right now. This is a factory side pipe car. If you don't get a definitive answer by Tuesday, I'll take a better closeup picture with measurement.
This may not be much help, but the car is not here right now. This is a factory side pipe car. If you don't get a definitive answer by Tuesday, I'll take a better closeup picture with measurement.
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From a design perspective I can see how you want it to flow naturally into the shape of the cover.
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It's taken me two years to do what I used to do in 2 months. Damn illness kicking my ***. I'm taking off next week to literally sleep for 15 hours a day to see if that helps. Chemo on Wednesday (9 years on it so far every six weeks). Hoping I feel good enough to get the covers mounted and find someone to weld it up.
I really think any good muffler shop can get it done. It just ain't that difficult once the covers are set in place. That, to me is the crucial part. Getting the covers in the right place.
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