side pipe exhaust
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,737
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From: Gulf of America
2023 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2018 C3 of Year Finalist
On my second set of Hookers since the mid '70's.
Running the STS baffles after dumping the restrictive Hooker inserts.
Running the STS baffles after dumping the restrictive Hooker inserts.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 668
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From: Wadsworth Ohio
I took off a set of Hookers since the chrome was in bad shape and installed Doug's. With the Doug's I was able to remove the notched rocker panels and install good rocker panels without having to notch them. There was good clearance at the rocker panels. Very pleased with the Doug's. I installed Sweet Thunder inserts they are loud with the BB but I love them.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 16
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From: Chilliwack
I took off a set of Hookers since the chrome was in bad shape and installed Doug's. With the Doug's I was able to remove the notched rocker panels and install good rocker panels without having to notch them. There was good clearance at the rocker panels. Very pleased with the Doug's. I installed Sweet Thunder inserts they are loud with the BB but I love them.
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Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 46
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From: Gaffney SC
Check your inbox. If the original poster is not interested in buying your side pipes, I am if they are for a small block
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Chilliwack
Racer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 454
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From: SB County CA
-Condition of body mounts (sagging and allowing body to sit low)
-Engine mounts (some sit high; old rubber may sag and allow engine to sit low; solid or poly may have engine sitting where it is supposed to be
-Standard vs raised ports on the heads
-Actual fitment and trueness of the headers
The reason I say this is that I've seen experiences that are all over the map on this topic...however, they should fit without notching the rockers...