Sidepipes Cost
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Valley Springs SD
Sidepipes Cost
I've seen a couple threads recently of vettes with sidepipes and think I may want to add a set to my vette.
So I am wondering what is involved in switching over to sidepipes and a general cost. Also do you have to worry about tarnishing/blueing of the pipes?
I don't want anything really loud just a nice rumble. Is the sound somehow adjustable (baffels) or how do you know what sound you will get?
I am pretty sure I want to add the heatsheilds and I found them listed for $495. So what else is involved and costs?
Thanks!
So I am wondering what is involved in switching over to sidepipes and a general cost. Also do you have to worry about tarnishing/blueing of the pipes?
I don't want anything really loud just a nice rumble. Is the sound somehow adjustable (baffels) or how do you know what sound you will get?
I am pretty sure I want to add the heatsheilds and I found them listed for $495. So what else is involved and costs?
Thanks!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Closter New Jersey
the pipes and headers will cost you anywere from 1200-1500. the more expensive being the stainless steel. install is not terribly difficult. as to blueing of the pipes that can happen with chrome but it wont with stainless or ceramic coating. in terms of noise that comes down to what baffle you put in, no baffle - ungodly loud, hooker reverse flows - quiet but lame sounding, sts turbo baffles - perfect and adjustable to be louder if wanted. get the pipes, they are exact what any c3 needs
Safety Car
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From: Gig Harbor WA
I paid $900 for my "almost new" chrome Hookers from a FORUM member, and paid $200 for my STS baffles also from a FORUM member. Both included all original mounting hardware. Otherwise, the hookers can run almost $2000 and the STS baffles are around $400. Also, I just received a set of Dean's Steel Shields ($400) from the FORUM.
So, I paid $1500 for the ENTIRE set up, including the shields!
Love this FORUM!!!!!
So, I paid $1500 for the ENTIRE set up, including the shields!
Love this FORUM!!!!!
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Westampton New Jersey
These are actually working pipes, its just that they have a single working pipe instead of all 4. This way you can use your stock manifolds or as I did, hugger headers.
Here is my full install with pics....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...tall-pics.html
Heres a video with sound......
http://www.ezlinks.org/vette/vette.swf
Here is my full install with pics....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...tall-pics.html
Heres a video with sound......
http://www.ezlinks.org/vette/vette.swf
Last edited by dmeesq; Jun 13, 2009 at 10:48 AM.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Valley Springs SD
And do the heat shields really work, from what I have read they do, but would like to hear from experience...
Safety Car
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From: Gig Harbor WA
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
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From: Boston MA
I can only speak for the factory style, as I have a pair in my basement ready for install right now. There are several ways you can go with the factory style. They make all fiberglass covers shaped like the original chrome pot metal, which you can paint any color you like. Cost, is cheap...then there are the repros made by Paragon, at least I think it is paragon, because they sell every bit individually...this is the most expensive way to go, but in my opinion this is the best looking side pipe out there. The cover is a chromed pot metal, made in three pieces, with a fiberglass and aluminum heat shield built inside, basically the exhaust pipe rides near the aluminum with an air gap, then that is backed with fiberglass, and another air gap between the glass and the external cover. This gives a pretty low external temperature to the chrome cover. Now as far as what mufflers to put inside those factory style covers, you can go straight pipe, 63-67 style, or the 69 style...I had Allen's make mine with with 63-67 style muffler...I can not tell how they sound as I have not installed yet.
Be glad you don't have to worry about the new rear valance...I will be going bubba style this summer with the stock valance...the new rear valance will be a winter project.
Be glad you don't have to worry about the new rear valance...I will be going bubba style this summer with the stock valance...the new rear valance will be a winter project.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Valley Springs SD
Thanks for all the great info. I really appreciate it. I am guessing another side benefit of the side pipes is cooler cabin. I get alot of heat now in the cabin, almost unbearable in the summertime with the tops on.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Salisbury Maryland
It looks like you've really got to step over those to get in and out.
I like the 69's, they don't protrude quite as much.
Currently, I'm installing a pair of Hedmans and going to fab up a custom set-up that fits under the 69 covers. Shooting for less than $750, which includes getting the headers Jet-Hot coated after break-in.
I like the 69's, they don't protrude quite as much. Currently, I'm installing a pair of Hedmans and going to fab up a custom set-up that fits under the 69 covers. Shooting for less than $750, which includes getting the headers Jet-Hot coated after break-in.