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Old Jul 6, 2019 | 11:59 PM
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For you fellows with side pipes what is the approximate air gap between the cover and the side pipe. Is it half inch one inch
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Old Jul 7, 2019 | 07:13 PM
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Mine measure just under 1/2".
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thanks i plan on making my own
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out of what? i have 4 inch aftermarket side pipes and am curious. i asked about this and got some decent answers plus possible stuff to fab-adjust to fit our cars. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ide-pipes.html

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I made my own sidepiepes as well- ended up with 4" 304 SS that fits .

The trick is to use ½ square tube and mount the covers on it- giving you another ½" of clearance.

The thing I recommend is getting some PVC from your local hardware store and use it test fit first.


Spaced out ½"

Test fit...no bailing wire was used in the actual mounting....

Polished up...wife was out of town...

Tip & muffler connected using v band clamps- can adjust as necessary.
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Patriot covers available at Summit for 57.00 each.

I had to fad up some mounting clamps. Pulled the stand off brackets from some old burned up heat shield wrap I had and the the rest cost me less than 10.00 from local hardware store.

Total investment less than 140.00



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