Looking for exhaust
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: NJ
Looking for exhaust
I will be getting Hedman long tube headers 3" collector and most likely Magnaflow mufflers. I cant seem to find a decent set of 2.5" pipes. CC has the entire set but it comes with tight tuck headers (dont need those).
Any recommendations for a set of 2.5 pipes that will fit without mods to crossmember? Is stainless steel worth the extra $$$? Please share links or vendors.
Thanks
Any recommendations for a set of 2.5 pipes that will fit without mods to crossmember? Is stainless steel worth the extra $$$? Please share links or vendors.
Thanks
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: No Where USA
I will be getting Hedman long tube headers 3" collector and most likely Magnaflow mufflers. I cant seem to find a decent set of 2.5" pipes. CC has the entire set but it comes with tight tuck headers (dont need those).
Any recommendations for a set of 2.5 pipes that will fit without mods to crossmember? Is stainless steel worth the extra $$$? Please share links or vendors.
Thanks
Any recommendations for a set of 2.5 pipes that will fit without mods to crossmember? Is stainless steel worth the extra $$$? Please share links or vendors.
Thanks
I have a set of brand new magna flow mufflers still in the boxes. 2 1/2 inch. I bought these for my 80 and will not be using them. $150 shipped.
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Burning Brakes
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From: NJ
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: NJ
Any experience with the Pypes kit?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PYE-SCC12/
I read a lot of older threads about major fitting problems in the front and back. Anyone bought/installed these recently? Maybe the fit issues have been resolved/improved?
Thanks
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PYE-SCC12/
I read a lot of older threads about major fitting problems in the front and back. Anyone bought/installed these recently? Maybe the fit issues have been resolved/improved?
Thanks
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2011
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From: Springfield Missouri
I bought a set of pipes fronmAllen's at Carlise one year on sale, stainless, 2.5 in.. Then I went to put them on a few years later, did not even come close to fit, called him, said it was the mufflers I was trying to use, bought his mufflers, still did not even come close, called him asked for refund,NO way he said, I had waited too long to put the pipes on the car before finding out they don't fit. WELL, they did not fit then, how would they fit if I put them on when I bought them?? I would not recommend them even for a VW owner to put their products on their car.(sorry for any VW owners looking in).
Last edited by lvmyvt76; Jun 27, 2012 at 08:38 AM.
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Newport News VA
The Pypes set with the racing mufflers fit OK. Yeah I spent some time tweaking. The X pipe and racing mufflers significantly reduced noise in the cabin compared to true dual with turbo mufflers. I got them for a really good price retail through Google shopping. Considering that the vette is a grocery getter and occasional street n strip bracket racer, I'm happy with the Pypes product.
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From: Taylor Michigan
what you need is a exhaust tubing bender and someone who knows how to use the machine....you will never be able to piece an exhaust system over the counter with parts from different header companies....If it was a stock system you could buy the right direct fit pipes at different places......but never with a set of headers in front
your best bet is a muffler shop if you insist on using headers....there is an alternative available at some parts stores...the flexible exhaust tubing available in many different ID sizes....except it will most assuring look like hell
your best bet is a muffler shop if you insist on using headers....there is an alternative available at some parts stores...the flexible exhaust tubing available in many different ID sizes....except it will most assuring look like hell
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Burning Brakes
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From: NJ
what you need is a exhaust tubing bender and someone who knows how to use the machine....you will never be able to piece an exhaust system over the counter with parts from different header companies....If it was a stock system you could buy the right direct fit pipes at different places......but never with a set of headers in front
your best bet is a muffler shop if you insist on using headers....there is an alternative available at some parts stores...the flexible exhaust tubing available in many different ID sizes....except it will most assuring look like hell
your best bet is a muffler shop if you insist on using headers....there is an alternative available at some parts stores...the flexible exhaust tubing available in many different ID sizes....except it will most assuring look like hell
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: North Easton Mass
Check out this one from Magnaflow:
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/d...rtnumber=16841
The 16842 system has the downturn exhaust tips.
You will have to custom fabricate something from the header to the rest of the system no matter what system you buy. You can probably cut up the front pipes from the Magnaflow system to mate up to the header. That's what I did for my system.
Rick B.
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/d...rtnumber=16841
The 16842 system has the downturn exhaust tips.
You will have to custom fabricate something from the header to the rest of the system no matter what system you buy. You can probably cut up the front pipes from the Magnaflow system to mate up to the header. That's what I did for my system.
Rick B.
Melting Slicks
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From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Sound like a good decision for someone who does not want to put the time and money into doing the job or having some one else do it.
Maybe you should forget the headers and just install 2 1/2" duals. You will still need to do a little work on fitment.
Maybe you should forget the headers and just install 2 1/2" duals. You will still need to do a little work on fitment.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Winston Salem NC
I used the magnaflow system PN 16842. That set is for a '74 I think. All stainless and 2.5". Allen's did not have a 2.5", X-pipe system for my car.
I have a '76 and I did not put the cat back on the car. The pipes required just a few mods at the headers. This set is for manifolds so I had them cut the downpipes to fit my setup. The pipes go through the crossmember with no mods. I have put 1000+ miles on the car and there are no hot spots or banging. I love this system.
Whole system:
After mounting:
I had my muffler shop put in the system. They tucked in in tight and it works very well. I belive they charged me $140 to do it. It feels like I gained 20+hp from this mod alone. I can now chirp the tires on the 1-2 upshift and could not do that before with the stock setup.
Good Luck.
I have a '76 and I did not put the cat back on the car. The pipes required just a few mods at the headers. This set is for manifolds so I had them cut the downpipes to fit my setup. The pipes go through the crossmember with no mods. I have put 1000+ miles on the car and there are no hot spots or banging. I love this system.
Whole system:
After mounting:
I had my muffler shop put in the system. They tucked in in tight and it works very well. I belive they charged me $140 to do it. It feels like I gained 20+hp from this mod alone. I can now chirp the tires on the 1-2 upshift and could not do that before with the stock setup.
Good Luck.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Vero Beach FL
I used the magnaflow system PN 16842. That set is for a '74 I think. All stainless and 2.5". Allen's did not have a 2.5", X-pipe system for my car.
I have a '76 and I did not put the cat back on the car. The pipes required just a few mods at the headers. This set is for manifolds so I had them cut the downpipes to fit my setup. The pipes go through the crossmember with no mods. I have put 1000+ miles on the car and there are no hot spots or banging. I love this system.
Whole system:
After mounting:
I had my muffler shop put in the system. They tucked in in tight and it works very well. I belive they charged me $140 to do it. It feels like I gained 20+hp from this mod alone. I can now chirp the tires on the 1-2 upshift and could not do that before with the stock setup.
Good Luck.
I have a '76 and I did not put the cat back on the car. The pipes required just a few mods at the headers. This set is for manifolds so I had them cut the downpipes to fit my setup. The pipes go through the crossmember with no mods. I have put 1000+ miles on the car and there are no hot spots or banging. I love this system.
Whole system:
After mounting:
I had my muffler shop put in the system. They tucked in in tight and it works very well. I belive they charged me $140 to do it. It feels like I gained 20+hp from this mod alone. I can now chirp the tires on the 1-2 upshift and could not do that before with the stock setup.
Good Luck.
