Chambered Exhuast
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Chambered Exhuast
I was thinking on buying the Chambered Exhuast from Ecklers, has anyone had any experience with this system? Or is there another system out there that is better? I like the side pipe sound without the side pipe cost.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi h,
Just my 2 cents!
The under-car chambered exhaust sound great!
BUT, the car sounds like a Camaro, not a Corvette.
If you want a loud , racy, sound, they're a good choice.
If you want it to sound like a Corvette with side-exhaust... not quite.
Regards,
Alan
Just my 2 cents!
The under-car chambered exhaust sound great!
BUT, the car sounds like a Camaro, not a Corvette.
If you want a loud , racy, sound, they're a good choice.
If you want it to sound like a Corvette with side-exhaust... not quite.
Regards,
Alan
Burning Brakes
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From: Crystal Lake IL
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
a chambered exhaust will be music to your ears. mine came directly from Allens Corvette Exhausts. Contact Mike himself for a good deal. I got SS; all the brkts; hangers; free shipping; and a trans mtg brkt all included for a pretty good price. Exhaust will probably outlast the car.
Burning Brakes
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From: Shelby NC
Mine is a little loud but on the road at a steady speed it is fine. It is when you step on it that the noise level goes up. I have what is referred to as two section, one in each side, I understand that there are 4 section, two in each side, but I'm not for sure as to that someone else may have better info about sections. ??? 
Burning Brakes
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From: Oswego IL
I had the chambered exhaust put on my 74 when I had it. I bought the exhaust from Mid America I believe. I loved the sound but at times it had a pretty percing brap when you stood on it. I had a local exhaust shop cut and weld in an H pipe which really seemed to settle it down and give it an even better sound.
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From: Chadron Ne
Don't know where you live but I have a set of the chambered exhaust in my backyard. I live in western Nebraska. I went with the side pipes. The chambered exhauset hit the ground after I put in the monospring. I did like the sound but I was not running headers. You are welcome to them for shipping....let me know.
Mike
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Burning Brakes
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From: Morrisonville Illinios
We have installed a set of "Allen's Exhaust " on our son's 92' ZR1 and man has that awaken the BEAST
as they have said above contact them and let them now you are forum member might get a better deal. Easy install would have taken about 15 mins if we hadn't broken a bolt on one of the flanges fit and finish was GREAT.
Good Luck wro87
as they have said above contact them and let them now you are forum member might get a better deal. Easy install would have taken about 15 mins if we hadn't broken a bolt on one of the flanges fit and finish was GREAT.Good Luck wro87
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St. Jude Donor '09
I had them years ago. Here's a little write up from my page at the time:
That was before I switched to a 468 BB w/sidepipes.
November 26, 2000----------Here's a picture of the chambered exhaust sytem as it looks from below. I polished the pipes with #0000 steel wool and they look great. Much better than the pic. I had a set of old rusty headers and 2 in.OD stock exhaust. The headers had a leak that I just couldn't fix. It made this horrible tick-tick sound. So, I installed the original ram horn manifolds and opted for Mid-America's 2.5 in. chambered system.
One reason I switched to the stock manifolds was for the ease of bolt-on installation. Another was that at any time I could bolt on a set of side pipes.
I am aware of the claims of a HP increase using headers. Maybe mine were restricted due to the 2 inch stock exhaust, but after I fired that engine up with the chambered system it felt like a different car. Had much better response and more seat-o-the pants power. I'm still rehashing in my head why this could happen. But consider that the stock manifold is flowing the air, what? About 8-10 inches before dumping into a 2.5 inch pipe.
Another advantage to the stock manifold is the reduction in heat transfer to the interior. I don't have a/c and with the headers, the interior was like a sauna. In the heat of the summer, it was almost unbearable. Now its almost normal. The sound is awesome, very much like the power engine sounds of the '60's. The 2.5 in diameter pipes really helped the engine open up. So far its the best performance modification I've made. And no more tick-tick sound!
One reason I switched to the stock manifolds was for the ease of bolt-on installation. Another was that at any time I could bolt on a set of side pipes.
I am aware of the claims of a HP increase using headers. Maybe mine were restricted due to the 2 inch stock exhaust, but after I fired that engine up with the chambered system it felt like a different car. Had much better response and more seat-o-the pants power. I'm still rehashing in my head why this could happen. But consider that the stock manifold is flowing the air, what? About 8-10 inches before dumping into a 2.5 inch pipe.
Another advantage to the stock manifold is the reduction in heat transfer to the interior. I don't have a/c and with the headers, the interior was like a sauna. In the heat of the summer, it was almost unbearable. Now its almost normal. The sound is awesome, very much like the power engine sounds of the '60's. The 2.5 in diameter pipes really helped the engine open up. So far its the best performance modification I've made. And no more tick-tick sound!
That was before I switched to a 468 BB w/sidepipes.
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
We carry the chambered exhaust kits and the stage two kit seems to be the best selling.
I have it on my 72 (vid below).
There are actually two different design's. One is made from the 65-67 style pipes, one is made from the 1969 style pipe.
The 69 style has a bit of a throaty-ier sound to it too. (vid below)
The kits are in the forum special price section and if you use the sale code you'll save an extra 10 percent off the prices! http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...ords=chambered
Here are some videos of each system.
Small block 72 with chambered.
Hefty small block with Stage II
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I have it on my 72 (vid below).
There are actually two different design's. One is made from the 65-67 style pipes, one is made from the 1969 style pipe.
The 69 style has a bit of a throaty-ier sound to it too. (vid below)
The kits are in the forum special price section and if you use the sale code you'll save an extra 10 percent off the prices! http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...ords=chambered
Here are some videos of each system.
Small block 72 with chambered.
Hefty small block with Stage II
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Last edited by Willcox Corvette; Apr 8, 2012 at 11:09 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Frederick Md
I run the chambered pipes on my 64 and my 72..Both Convertibles and LOVE THEM...
Put a set on my 76 and baby with the top on and the windows up it was like sitting inside a drum...way way tooooooo much noise...ended up taking them off ...
My 88 has muffler eliminators on it and my 98 has Street legal Predominance cat back s
79 does run true duals but uses stock type mufflers..
Beware of Chambered with coupes... is the point I want to make...
Bob G
Put a set on my 76 and baby with the top on and the windows up it was like sitting inside a drum...way way tooooooo much noise...ended up taking them off ...
My 88 has muffler eliminators on it and my 98 has Street legal Predominance cat back s
79 does run true duals but uses stock type mufflers..
Beware of Chambered with coupes... is the point I want to make...
Bob G
Burning Brakes
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I bought years ago from Allen at Carlisle show.
Now I want them to make me customize chambered side exhaust for my 72.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwh4J...eature=related
Avner
Now I want them to make me customize chambered side exhaust for my 72.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwh4J...eature=related
Avner
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From: Ontario
That noise can get pretty tiresome very quickly. Just a thought. I had underbody chambered on my 1967 and it did not make for a pleasant drive. I turfed it quickly.
But tastes can differ from person-to-person. Check a few car shows first. Most people do not mind turning the ignition on for a few minutes. The on-line videos are a help but are not a good substitute for the real thing.
But tastes can differ from person-to-person. Check a few car shows first. Most people do not mind turning the ignition on for a few minutes. The on-line videos are a help but are not a good substitute for the real thing.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Both cars above have bigger than stock camshafts in them, the convertible one has a mild cam but nothing huge. I think it comes down to personal preference on these.. I really love the way it sounds even on a stock cam'd car.
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From: Cameron Park CA
That noise can get pretty tiresome very quickly. Just a thought. I had underbody chambered on my 1967 and it did not make for a pleasant drive. I turfed it quickly.
But tastes can differ from person-to-person. Check a few car shows first. Most people do not mind turning the ignition on for a few minutes. The on-line videos are a help but are not a good substitute for the real thing.
But tastes can differ from person-to-person. Check a few car shows first. Most people do not mind turning the ignition on for a few minutes. The on-line videos are a help but are not a good substitute for the real thing.
