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Jul 19, 2010 | 10:15 PM

vettlag

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patriot sidepipes

ok want to order sidepipes header style for my 77 not sure what lenth 63 or 73 what do you have jegs patriots has them thanks I'm thinking 63

Jul 20, 2010 | 04:00 AM

stingraymaniac

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its the 63" long that fits,i have them on mine

Jul 20, 2010 | 05:21 AM

briaineo

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I've seen it metioned on previous posts to stay away from the patriot side pipes..........

Jul 20, 2010 | 10:15 AM

stingraymaniac

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Why? i have had mine for 6 years and im wery happy with them.
I ran a dual 2,5" exhaust on mine before and i have the same power with the patriots.
I ran the same time on the local dragstrip.
Of course if you have 500hp they are abit restrictive but for the price the are great

Jul 20, 2010 | 11:05 AM

avner

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Originally Posted by vettlag

ok want to order sidepipes header style for my 77 not sure what lenth 63 or 73 what do you have jegs patriots has them thanks I'm thinking 63

You need to know there is height problem because they mount under the frame.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...t-problem.html
Avner

Jul 20, 2010 | 04:57 PM

Will's'74VetteL-82

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its the 63" long that fits,i have them on mine

How do you like them? i got them for my car and i cant wait to get them on but sadly i dont have my car back yet, i think they are putting them on for my though. Do they sounds good, and about how loud are they once they are broken in (which yours must be)? Is there any way to get sound clip from yours? I have a '74 vette too.

Will

Jul 20, 2010 | 05:13 PM

cooper9811

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I bought mine with the patriots already on - I like them, but will at some point go to Hooker side pipes.

They do look and sound nice, but also sit low.

Jul 20, 2010 | 08:57 PM

bj1k

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I've seen it metioned on previous posts to stay away from the patriot side pipes..........

They sit too low to the ground and will drag on everything unless you have a heavier spring. The chrome is junk. Will rust unless you make it a full time job cleaning and waxing.

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Jul 20, 2010 | 09:24 PM

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Someone here already addressed the mounting issue which is documented on the forum. By moving the mounts to the side of the frame, they don't hang any lower than any other.

Jul 21, 2010 | 04:27 PM

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stingraymaniac

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Its the 4 into 1 patriots i have on mine,6 years and no rust on them yet so im happy.
They sound great also,i dont have any soundclip but i could make one

Jul 21, 2010 | 08:59 PM

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Will's'74VetteL-82

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Originally Posted by stingraymaniac

Its the 4 into 1 patriots i have on mine,6 years and no rust on them yet so im happy.
They sound great also,i dont have any soundclip but i could make one

If its not too much trouble could you make a clip or video of the pipes? I bought the patriot pipes and I am having them put on my car but i dont have it back yet and although i have watched some videos i would like another sound clip to give another perspective of what they are going to sounds like once broken in.

Thanks,
Will

Jul 22, 2010 | 03:52 PM

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stingraymaniac

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Well i can try i dont have the best camera though...

Jul 24, 2010 | 02:05 PM

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Will's'74VetteL-82

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Well i can try i dont have the best camera though...

Alright thats fine, only do it if you have time and if you want to, no rush.

Thanks,
Will

Jul 25, 2010 | 02:19 PM

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stingraymaniac

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Here is a soundclip,its in the garage with the t-tops of and window down

http://www.wikiupload.com/LPkT48Gf

Jul 25, 2010 | 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by stingraymaniac

Here is a soundclip,its in the garage with the t-tops of and window down

http://www.wikiupload.com/LPkT48Gf

Wow, Thank you so much! They do sound great, they have a really good tone with the perfect amount of sound. I cant wait to get my car back with them on now