Exhaust System
02-15-2016, 05:45 PM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Exhaust System
Looking for an exhaust system for my 1970 corvette 350/300 hp. I'm trying to stick to an original or a good reproduction. The originals are very hard to find as everyone knows. I really don't have a clue about the reproduction quality.. Looking for some suggestions. One of the few items left on my restoration list.... thanks Droop
02-16-2016, 08:59 AM
#2
Instructor
Thread Starter
Hi Droop,
The stock aluminized welded system from Corvette Central is one you might want to consider.
It installs very easily and fits well.
It's available with either the stock type mufflers or a N11 off road mufflers that have one less baffle in them so give a bit louder sound.
If you can be patient for a little while CC often has free shipping specials which will save you a little $$.
I was really quite surprised and pleased how well the system fit on my 71.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
The stock aluminized welded system from Corvette Central is one you might want to consider.
It installs very easily and fits well.
It's available with either the stock type mufflers or a N11 off road mufflers that have one less baffle in them so give a bit louder sound.
If you can be patient for a little while CC often has free shipping specials which will save you a little $$.
I was really quite surprised and pleased how well the system fit on my 71.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
02-16-2016, 09:14 AM
#3
Instructor
Thread Starter
Hi Droop,
The stock aluminized welded system from Corvette Central is one you might want to consider.
It installs very easily and fits well.
It's available with either the stock type mufflers or a N11 off road mufflers that have one less baffle in them so give a bit louder sound.
If you can be patient for a little while CC often has free shipping specials which will save you a little $$.
I was really quite surprised and pleased how well the system fit on my 71.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
The stock aluminized welded system from Corvette Central is one you might want to consider.
It installs very easily and fits well.
It's available with either the stock type mufflers or a N11 off road mufflers that have one less baffle in them so give a bit louder sound.
If you can be patient for a little while CC often has free shipping specials which will save you a little $$.
I was really quite surprised and pleased how well the system fit on my 71.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
02-16-2016, 10:03 AM
#4
Safety Car
Member Since: Sep 2011
Location: Madeira Beach, FL
Posts: 3,563
Received 797 Likes
on
447 Posts
2023 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I like the color
Marshal
Marshal
Looking for an exhaust system for my 1970 corvette 350/300 hp. I'm trying to stick to an original or a good reproduction. The originals are very hard to find as everyone knows. I really don't have a clue about the reproduction quality.. Looking for some suggestions. One of the few items left on my restoration list.... thanks Droop
The following users liked this post:
Droop (02-16-2016)
The following users liked this post:
Droop (02-16-2016)
02-16-2016, 05:03 PM
#7
Instructor
Thread Starter
Hi Droop,
Yes, I bought the welded system.
I too was concerned about how the tailpipe/muffler would fit, but was pleasantly surprised. It appears CC must have a pretty precise jig for the pipe and muffler to get a consistent positioning before the weld.
The system was easy to install and getting the exhaust tips centered in the valance bezels was straight forward.
What I like is not having the extra set of clamps between the mufflers and pipes and that the pipes tucked up very high as they ran under the rear spring mount so you don't see them hanging down.
I'm sure not everyone is as pleased as I was but I really thought they were good.
I bought the sb, 4-speed, aluminized, welded, system for a 71.
Regards,
Alan
Yes, I bought the welded system.
I too was concerned about how the tailpipe/muffler would fit, but was pleasantly surprised. It appears CC must have a pretty precise jig for the pipe and muffler to get a consistent positioning before the weld.
The system was easy to install and getting the exhaust tips centered in the valance bezels was straight forward.
What I like is not having the extra set of clamps between the mufflers and pipes and that the pipes tucked up very high as they ran under the rear spring mount so you don't see them hanging down.
I'm sure not everyone is as pleased as I was but I really thought they were good.
I bought the sb, 4-speed, aluminized, welded, system for a 71.
Regards,
Alan
02-16-2016, 05:06 PM
#8
Instructor
Thread Starter
02-16-2016, 05:12 PM
#9
Instructor
Thread Starter
Dan and Allen, The system seems to have a lot of quality built in. Either welded or not. The quality is what counts.. It sound like you guys are very happy. That counts too... I'll let you know tomorrow..Thanks Droop PS Allen did you get the N11 muffler or the stock one and did you black them out? thanks Droop
Last edited by Droop; 02-16-2016 at 05:47 PM.
02-16-2016, 07:42 PM
#11
Burning Brakes
Alan, great pic! I was starting to doubt that the double wall existed!
Droop, I can vouch for the fit/finish on a Gardner exhaust, installed one on my 68 and the fit was perfect.
Droop, I can vouch for the fit/finish on a Gardner exhaust, installed one on my 68 and the fit was perfect.
02-16-2016, 08:07 PM
#12
I bought the true dual exhaust from CC. I love the rumble,easy to install. I have the hideaway mufflers. They fit great on my 76. They are Magnaflows.
Last edited by Freddy76; 02-16-2016 at 08:08 PM.
02-17-2016, 10:29 AM
#13
Instructor
Thread Starter
Freddy, Dug, Dan, and Alen, You guys haven't made it easy...But if it was easy everybody would be doing it. I'm going to have to sleep on this one a little longer. I have the time and I'll Let you know. But Alen where did you get the double wall..Nice photos..I'm going to have to do some more investigation. Droop
02-17-2016, 05:47 PM
#14
Instructor
Thread Starter
Hi Droop,
The pipes and mufflers I'm trying to put together are service replacement pieces.
They're not totally correct for my 71, but are about as close as I think I'm likely to find at this point.
The pipes are carbon steel so they rust while you stand looking at them. I have cleaned the rust that was on them, (surprisingly little), and have a preservative on them now.
I really am only trying to put the set together in anticipation of perhaps having the car Flight Judged for it's 50th birthday.
If I were to begin driving my car I'd put the CC aluminized system back on in a heartbeat.
Putting an exhaust system together and finding original tires really isn't just about the points because there aren't that many involved…. but is much more about pushing the envelope for an ordinary car that typically wouldn't get this much restoration attention.
Regards,
Alan
The pipes and mufflers I'm trying to put together are service replacement pieces.
They're not totally correct for my 71, but are about as close as I think I'm likely to find at this point.
The pipes are carbon steel so they rust while you stand looking at them. I have cleaned the rust that was on them, (surprisingly little), and have a preservative on them now.
I really am only trying to put the set together in anticipation of perhaps having the car Flight Judged for it's 50th birthday.
If I were to begin driving my car I'd put the CC aluminized system back on in a heartbeat.
Putting an exhaust system together and finding original tires really isn't just about the points because there aren't that many involved…. but is much more about pushing the envelope for an ordinary car that typically wouldn't get this much restoration attention.
Regards,
Alan
02-19-2016, 09:39 PM
#15
Race Director
Call Aliens Stainless, his system is top of line and fits perfectly
Mine is a 2 1/2 system and went together with zero issues.....I think he's a vendor here.....and easy to communicate with which is also important .....plus he makes the parts no third party involved.....
.
Mine is a 2 1/2 system and went together with zero issues.....I think he's a vendor here.....and easy to communicate with which is also important .....plus he makes the parts no third party involved.....
.
Last edited by Ironcross; 02-19-2016 at 09:41 PM.
The following users liked this post:
Droop (02-20-2016)
