Show me your H-Pipe!
07-14-2005, 05:28 AM
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Originally Posted by WhichVette?
Mine is just behind the tranny crossmember.
07-14-2005, 08:11 AM
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The purpose of a crossover pipe also called a balance pipe is to increase flow & power. When the pressure is higher in one side, some goes to the lower pressure side. A side benefit is to reduce "popping".
07-14-2005, 08:21 AM
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The ball and socket setup looks great. Any thoughts on what it would cost to have that installed? Since I have a 2 1/2 system, should I get a 2 1/2 ball and socket?
07-14-2005, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Eddie 70
The ball and socket setup looks great. Any thoughts on what it would cost to have that installed? Since I have a 2 1/2 system, should I get a 2 1/2 ball and socket?
07-14-2005, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 1970-Bronze
If you had to drop the system, what do you do about the cross member?
Does the ball and socket pass through the cross member?
Does the ball and socket pass through the cross member?
07-14-2005, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SkunkApe
That's what I was planning for. Shop just wanted to weld in the H-pipe.
Why different locations in the crossover between your car & PRNDL's?
Why different locations in the crossover between your car & PRNDL's?
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07-14-2005, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SkunkApe
I'm about to bring my car to an exhaust shop and would like to bring a pic to show the general location of the H-Pipe to be installed. Shop owner has Vette experience, but insists the H-Pipe must go toward the rear. I know I've seen some on here that were somewhat in the middle of the car.
My car is '74 auto, SB, lowered w/2.5" Allen's exhaust.
Thanks in advance...
My car is '74 auto, SB, lowered w/2.5" Allen's exhaust.
Thanks in advance...
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07-15-2005, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SkunkApe
The ball & socket joint will be behind (parallel to) the cross-member. So, unclamp the system from the intermediate pipe(s), undo the ball/socket, then pull down and back.
Does anyone have good luck with a a slip-fit using a band-clamp? Seems like they would still leak.
07-15-2005, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 1970-Bronze
Um...except my header flanges won't pass through.
Does anyone have good luck with a a slip-fit using a band-clamp? Seems like they would still leak.
Does anyone have good luck with a a slip-fit using a band-clamp? Seems like they would still leak.
07-15-2005, 01:19 PM
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I just installed a Richmond Gear 6-Speed and was told that there was absolutely no way to install a cross over pipe (X or H) without losing major ground clearance. From the pics, this is obviously untrue. Are those exhausts installed on stock tranny apps (auto or man).
07-15-2005, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 1970-Bronze
Um...except my header flanges won't pass through.