Side Pipe Muffler Idea
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: San Diego California
Side Pipe Muffler Idea
Didn't want to sidetrack the receint Bubba thread, so here it is. Yeah, I'm a tight ***. So what?
Ninety bucks for an insert? REALLY?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hooker-Headers-21046-4-Sidetube-Slip-In-Mufflers-/310409183582?vxp=mtr&hash=item4845d4415e
How about this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Gl...-/271152067950
What's left is to fabricate circular end plates for the muffler tube, tack weld them on, and there you are.
With about $125+ left for gas.
Ninety bucks for an insert? REALLY?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hooker-Headers-21046-4-Sidetube-Slip-In-Mufflers-/310409183582?vxp=mtr&hash=item4845d4415e
How about this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Gl...-/271152067950
What's left is to fabricate circular end plates for the muffler tube, tack weld them on, and there you are.
With about $125+ left for gas.
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
Leaving disparaging labels of stereotypical Southern guys who make it happen with what they have aside...
I like your fix...a lot....many years ago I had a buddy do the same with thrush glass packs into header side pipes he had on a camaro,
I wish I could tune the tone of my side pipes....
I like your fix...a lot....many years ago I had a buddy do the same with thrush glass packs into header side pipes he had on a camaro,
I wish I could tune the tone of my side pipes....
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Melting Slicks
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From: San Diego California
Thanks. I was pleasantly surprised on how snug the fiberglass wrapped tube fit, without any end plates. Reminded me of how I used to clean my shotgun.
Steve
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Melting Slicks
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From: San Diego California
Just came to me.
End plates to hold insulation in.
That's right: Narrow 4" Electrical boxes for the front plates.
The rears were 3 1/2" boxes.
They're really a tight fit in there, with all the fiberglass packed in there. My guess is they're really gonna quiet down the 383. Which would be great for highway driving. We'll find out.
Then went with a 4" to 3" Reducer,
..to match the 3" plumbing to these Blackjack Headers.
Although I haven't actually tried to fit them yet, I'm concerned about header clearance issues with the steering box. Anyone have problems there?
TIA.
Steve
That's right: Narrow 4" Electrical boxes for the front plates.
The rears were 3 1/2" boxes.
They're really a tight fit in there, with all the fiberglass packed in there. My guess is they're really gonna quiet down the 383. Which would be great for highway driving. We'll find out.
Then went with a 4" to 3" Reducer,
..to match the 3" plumbing to these Blackjack Headers.
Although I haven't actually tried to fit them yet, I'm concerned about header clearance issues with the steering box. Anyone have problems there?
TIA.
Steve
