you forgot to say they generally flow 
when you've got over 500 ponies under the hood (unless you had streight through pipes...)
Side Pipes; Love / Hate?
Team Owner
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From: Sorrento Italy
Instructor
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From: Windermere Fl
I have a 73 with a high compression 350. Holly dual-feed, dual-pumper. The pipes were installed in the late 70's. 67 big block pipes with 69 covers. They always looked good, but as I am getting up in years they are just too loud. I tried the hookers prior to these and my wife burned her leg so they had to go.
Racer
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From: hidden valley lake Ca
Not just the looks but they sound good. heres a link
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p...ent=502001.flv
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p...ent=502001.flv
Instructor
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From: Atlas is shrugging KC, MO area
Another tidbit, don't expose the covers to road salt. It'll will destroy them.
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Unlike the cosmetic overpriced factory design (don't get me wrong, they do look good), they will support major power. And if you keep burning yourself on them, Bangkok Dean makes some nice shields... I'm going to get some MaxFlows to replace the glass packs with.
Last edited by TheSkunkWorks; Jul 2, 2007 at 12:38 AM.
Racer
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From: Concord CA
Have hookers on my 70.....I went to the ceramic from exhaust to side pipe tube....My tube is chrome....Recently put on some heat shields so theres no more burning of legs......C3's looked naked w/o sidepipes
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From: Vettemod.com For the C3 People
St. Jude Donor '06
Hey guys,
Its been a while since I first asked this question. I am sold, even the wife said " heck yea, now it looks like a vette". I did opt for the cheaper version with plans for engine changes coming up soon. These are the Patriot brand, ($200) fit was good, sound is sweet and low. Love it! Thanks again to all!
tt
Its been a while since I first asked this question. I am sold, even the wife said " heck yea, now it looks like a vette". I did opt for the cheaper version with plans for engine changes coming up soon. These are the Patriot brand, ($200) fit was good, sound is sweet and low. Love it! Thanks again to all!
tt
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id love to put sidepipes on mine, but i just see to many clearance problems. i bottom out on my stock exhaust more then i care to already. if i had sidepipes, im sure id crush the collectors just getting out of my driveway.
Drifting
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From: North Royaton Ohio
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