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Side pipes poll
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Le Mans Master
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From: Philadelphia, sub burbs Wynnewood, PA
Side pipes poll
Ok I was thinking about putting side pipes on my ’78. Now I know that side pipes were not a factory option for my year but whatever. I just would like to hear some of your opinions on this. Should I or shouldn’t I? Here are the ones I bought at the Carlisle show last Aug. for $150.00
and here is my Vette
and here is my Vette
Last edited by Scottys78; Sep 16, 2005 at 03:09 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Philadelphia, sub burbs Wynnewood, PA
I did just run into a problem w/ the side pipes…. If I put them on I will have an clearance issue with loading the car on my trailer. Anyone have any ideas on how to have the pipes and load it up on the trailer?
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by Scottys78
I did just run into a problem w/ the side pipes…. If I put them on I will have an clearance issue with loading the car on my trailer. Anyone have any ideas on how to have the pipes and load it up on the trailer?
Actually I GAINED clearance loading my car on my car trailer. The long tobe headers I had would barely drag, not the probalem is solved. The only problem I hear people complain about is the noise level. But if you run quieter pipes this will not be an issue.
Race Director
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From: FL
Looks like you got a C2 style pipes. Should look good.
As for clearance, test fit and see. What you have to be careful of is the lowest point midway between the wheels so you don't "high center" the car. My Hookers are no lower than the frame.
As for clearance, test fit and see. What you have to be careful of is the lowest point midway between the wheels so you don't "high center" the car. My Hookers are no lower than the frame.
Burning Brakes
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From: Sick of these TOOLS & AZZHATS in DC
I recently put a sweet set of JetHot Hooker headers and pipes with STS baffles on my 78.....and now I just can't imagine having any other setup....looks AND sounds INCREDIBLE!! 
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Looking good. Did you get the mufflers and sidepipe covers for $150?? That's a great price. From the picture, the mufflers look like stock sidepipe mufflers. The covers look approximately like 1967 covers.
I like the sidepipes because they reduce cabin temperatures and they make working on the transmission and rear end so much easier. Also you loose a lot of weight. They are noisier. For me I don't care. I don't listen to music in my car. Only the traffic reports and perhaps news.
I like the sidepipes because they reduce cabin temperatures and they make working on the transmission and rear end so much easier. Also you loose a lot of weight. They are noisier. For me I don't care. I don't listen to music in my car. Only the traffic reports and perhaps news.
Melting Slicks
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From: Somerset, NJ
Originally Posted by Scottys78
Ok I was thinking about putting side pipes on my ’78. Now I know that side pipes were not a factory option for my year but whatever. I just would like to hear some of your opinions on this. Should I or shouldn’t I? Here are the ones I bought at the Carlisle show last Aug. for $150.00
and here is my Vette
and here is my Vette
