Side Pipe Question
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Racer
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From: Toms River NJ
St. Jude Donor '08
Side Pipe Question
I am back on getting side pipes for my '81. I am leaning towards getting these
Hooker Super Competition Side Exhaust (headers and mufflers) for $1699 at Mid-America.
My question is how do they mount to the sides with the rocker panels
Hooker Super Competition Side Exhaust (headers and mufflers) for $1699 at Mid-America.
My question is how do they mount to the sides with the rocker panels
Burning Brakes
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From: St. Charles MO.
I believe those tabs can either be welded or bolted to the frame rail under the rocker panel...you just take them off then re-install them when the pipe is on. I looked into this a while ago and some mentioned having to notch the rocker panel at the collector. Granted I'm going off answers I got from my own inquiries...I'm sure someone will clarify.
Racer
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Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
The tabs are bolted to slotted holes in the frame (they should already be there. Then the rocker panels go over that. No welding or drilling required.
Found the instructions
Found the instructions
Last edited by Duke94; Feb 19, 2008 at 08:46 PM.
Racer
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you could probably get them for less from summit, jegs, or the jet hot store, as for the tabs, you need to remove the rocker panels, bolt the tabs on and then put the panels back on, your next concern will be inserts.
-alex
-alex
Drifting
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From: Pearland Texas
St. Jude Donor '09
I believe those tabs can either be welded or bolted to the frame rail under the rocker panel...you just take them off then re-install them when the pipe is on. I looked into this a while ago and some mentioned having to notch the rocker panel at the collector. Granted I'm going off answers I got from my own inquiries...I'm sure someone will clarify.
Last edited by redcruz1120; Feb 19, 2008 at 08:16 PM.
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You will love the sound but watch out for burning your legs when exiting the car. Many wifes, kids and friends can get a serious burn that takes years to fade and some time it never does.
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Safety Car
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I had side pipes on my '68. They were wonderful - except for the burns on my legs. No matter how careful you are you're going to burn yourself. I finally gave up wearing shorts when I drove the car.
Just get some heavy-duty long pants when you take your Corvette for a drive.
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How to Restore and Modify Your Corvette, 1968-1982
Just get some heavy-duty long pants when you take your Corvette for a drive.
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How to Restore and Modify Your Corvette, 1968-1982
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Racer
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From: Toms River NJ
St. Jude Donor '08
Summit's Pricing
Chrome / Polished Polished SS
Side tubes $326.39 / $419.95
Headers $999.95 / $999.95
Mufflers $177.99 / $177.99
total 1504.99 / 1593.89
Looks like Mid-America's are Chrome...Any advantage to going with Polished SS vs Chrome? And am I missing anything?
Chrome / Polished Polished SS
Side tubes $326.39 / $419.95
Headers $999.95 / $999.95
Mufflers $177.99 / $177.99
total 1504.99 / 1593.89
Looks like Mid-America's are Chrome...Any advantage to going with Polished SS vs Chrome? And am I missing anything?
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,150
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From: LaMoille Illinois
I got the jet hot coated sterling finished ones for 1100 for everything (headers, sidepipes, inserts) they run alot cooler will keep your engine compartment cooler,and you wont get leg burn nearly as easy with the coated ones!!! call jet hot and tell them you are from the corvette forum and they knock off 100 bucks so they should be 1100 to your door!!
Cruising
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Summit's Pricing
Chrome / Polished Polished SS
Side tubes $326.39 / $419.95
Headers $999.95 / $999.95
Mufflers $177.99 / $177.99
total 1504.99 / 1593.89
Looks like Mid-America's are Chrome...Any advantage to going with Polished SS vs Chrome? And am I missing anything?
Chrome / Polished Polished SS
Side tubes $326.39 / $419.95
Headers $999.95 / $999.95
Mufflers $177.99 / $177.99
total 1504.99 / 1593.89
Looks like Mid-America's are Chrome...Any advantage to going with Polished SS vs Chrome? And am I missing anything?
I have two new sets of Small Block Hooker side exhaust sets, one is chrome and one set is black, I plan on using the black set for my 72.
If you want a chrome set locally I would sell the chrome set for 1400$
It is brand new in the box.
I am located in Hightstown NJ.
Jon
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Melting Slicks
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From: westland mi
I got the jet hot coated sterling finished ones for 1100 for everything (headers, sidepipes, inserts) they run alot cooler will keep your engine compartment cooler,and you wont get leg burn nearly as easy with the coated ones!!! call jet hot and tell them you are from the corvette forum and they knock off 100 bucks so they should be 1100 to your door!!
do yerself a favor n buy from JetHot. heres mine last yr before installing, i polished them 1st to remove residue from jethot coating. i love chrome but never again on my hooker headers n sidepipes, they start rusting after 4yrs even though my garage is carpeted n the vette doesn't see rain and the headers turn colors upon startup which jethot doesn't.
Last edited by rosslato; Feb 20, 2008 at 12:06 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: LaMoille Illinois
You will be way happier with coated ones!! i ran the **** out of my 68 4 speed and was wearing shorts and leaned in to get something from the storage and felt my shin get hot and jumped back (was in shorts by the way) and it was my leg rubbing on the side pipe if it had been chrome or SS i would have peeled a few layers of skin off!!!
i have a set of ceramic coated headers from jet hot on my chevelle that i have had for 10 yrs and they still look like the day i bought them!
i have a set of ceramic coated headers from jet hot on my chevelle that i have had for 10 yrs and they still look like the day i bought them!