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Jul 7, 2009 | 06:12 PM

#21

SteveG75

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From: FL

Jet Hot Hookers with Cobra Stuff heat shields. The real thing, accept no substitutes.

The Patriot pipes are OK for sub 200 hp small blocks. The single 1-1/2" inlet chokes them down big time.

Jul 7, 2009 | 07:44 PM

#22

riarms

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From: Providence Rhode Island

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebbie23

i got the hookers right away. never looking back.

worth every extra penny i payed for them

I got them in stainless steel. shiny as chrome and no rust.

wish I got stainless. I got chrome and they started rusting in three weeks.

Jul 7, 2009 | 08:26 PM

#23

johnmb

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From: Triangle Area NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by C3_for_Me

I'm still in newbie land, but what are the main reasons for getting side pipes besides they look awesome and make the car louder? (not that those two reasons aren't enough)

What else do you need?

Seriously, cooler inside temps and you can actually get to the starter!

Jul 7, 2009 | 08:27 PM

#24

U17

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From: N.Richland Hills Texas

Hookers all around... I kinda learned on my T-Bucket to stay clear of them for a while after shutting down...2years on a '76 w/ZZ383 ....

Jul 7, 2009 | 09:17 PM

#25

3JsVette

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From: NYC NY

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Originally Posted by ipcorvette75

as soon as my money flow starts coming in i am going to invest in some headers and side pipes for my 75. any suggestions on the brand and where to get them for the cheapest prices

You may find this thread helpfull. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...oker-sale.html

I would suggest considering a set of shields from Bangkok Dean also.