Another side pipe question
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Another side pipe question
Hi everyone, I have stainless side pipes on my 81 and I love them, but I hate that they tarnish when I have to drive in the rain, so I was thinking about the chrome ones from Doug's or hookers. Can anyone tell me if they get any discoloration at the collectors, or any issues with the chrome? Thanks
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Hi everyone, I have stainless side pipes on my 81 and I love them, but I hate that they tarnish when I have to drive in the rain, so I was thinking about the chrome ones from Doug's or hookers. Can anyone tell me if they get any discoloration at the collectors, or any issues with the chrome? Thanks
Seriously. Are they Hooker? Looks like it from the photos.
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Billy Boat Exhaust in Phoenix makes stainless header sidepipes and ceramic coats them shiny sterling silver. Ask for Mike Boat once SEMA show finishes.
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I have the chrome Hooker big block pipes and they started to rust at the collectors when they were 1 year old. They're to the point now that I either need to have them blasted and coated or paint them black. Next time I'll get stainless.
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You guys are making feel better about my purchase of stainless steel sidepipes. I know they were more money, but I didn't want to be bothered with the rust. I guess you pay now or pay later. The headers are on. The pipes are going on after primer and paint. I'll be curious as to how the OP's install goes.
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You guys are making feel better about my purchase of stainless steel sidepipes. I know they were more money, but I didn't want to be bothered with the rust. I guess you pay now or pay later. The headers are on. The pipes are going on after primer and paint. I'll be curious as to how the OP's install goes.
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I bought my pipes (Hookers) from a swap meet, very rusted. I had them JetHot coated.
The car is not finished, but I'll let you know how they hold up.
The cans are identical to what commercial trucks use, so I bought a set of those to mount with new internal mufflers. The chrome is very stout on those!
The car is not finished, but I'll let you know how they hold up.
The cans are identical to what commercial trucks use, so I bought a set of those to mount with new internal mufflers. The chrome is very stout on those!