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i have a 78 sb and was wondering where i could find side pipes. it seems that they are all for the older model, and i don't want those 4 in 1 patriot pipes. any comments helpful or not 
i am looking forward to the help. thanks
i am looking forward to the help. thanks
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They are listed for older modles because of the federal emissions laws that caused the use of cat-converters smog pumps, etc. Hooker list them 63 thru 74 I think. They will fit you 78 with some minor fitting( the same fitting has to be done for the years that it fits as well) I have seen them on several 78-82 modles. I have a 68 and a 1980, I have sidepipes on the 68 but I could just as easily put them on the 80. I am selling my pipes because I am installing a 427 BB in the 68. They are 3 year old Hooker super comp ceramic coated. If you look around this board these are the way to go, ceramic or stainless, but stainless is twice the price. I am putting another set of Hooker ceramic pipes on my vette, if you are interested pm me or email jfields830@bellsouth.net with your location so that I can get you a shipping quote, I will give you a good deal, I can also send pics. but hurry I have another guy that said that he wants them but hasnt sent any money and I havnt heard from him since wedensday. O'yea there aint nothing that sounds like hooker sidepipes
John
They are listed for older modles because of the federal emissions laws that caused the use of cat-converters smog pumps, etc. Hooker list them 63 thru 74 I think. They will fit you 78 with some minor fitting( the same fitting has to be done for the years that it fits as well) I have seen them on several 78-82 modles. I have a 68 and a 1980, I have sidepipes on the 68 but I could just as easily put them on the 80. I am selling my pipes because I am installing a 427 BB in the 68. They are 3 year old Hooker super comp ceramic coated. If you look around this board these are the way to go, ceramic or stainless, but stainless is twice the price. I am putting another set of Hooker ceramic pipes on my vette, if you are interested pm me or email jfields830@bellsouth.net with your location so that I can get you a shipping quote, I will give you a good deal, I can also send pics. but hurry I have another guy that said that he wants them but hasnt sent any money and I havnt heard from him since wedensday. O'yea there aint nothing that sounds like hooker sidepipes
John
Originally Posted by 1978 mayhem
i have a 78 sb and was wondering where i could find side pipes. it seems that they are all for the older model, and i don't want those 4 in 1 patriot pipes. any comments helpful or not i am looking forward to the help. thanks
i am looking forward to the help. thanks
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From: Bedford Iowa, i didn't know spending this much money could be so fun!!
ya know it's all the little things i learn every day, that keeps life interesting, thanks for the info would love to see/hear them 
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From: Bedford Iowa, i didn't know spending this much money could be so fun!!
i was also wondering what the aprox. gain in hp. could be expected going from bone stock, to the side pipes both the normal, and the reverse flow muflers.
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Originally Posted by 1978 mayhem
i was also wondering what the aprox. gain in hp. could be expected going from bone stock, to the side pipes both the normal, and the reverse flow muflers.
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From: Bedford Iowa, i didn't know spending this much money could be so fun!!
my buddy and i are going to rebuild the motor and bump up the comp. and put in a mild cam, ect. just a mild setup for now.
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