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Hello, I’ve posted previously about my rear bumper on my ‘77 (I’m going to go with the Custom Image bolt on without the bumperettes…after like 4 months of back and forth with myself) and I figured the car would be a hot rod of sorts so side pipes fit the bill. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for such side pipes for my car? Preferable a kit including headers as well? This winter we’ll be either stroking the existing engine out to 383 cubic inches or putting in a 427 sbc if that helps too? Don’t know if that can factor into what pipes I should get. My budget will be around $1,500 or so, I don’t want to install some cheap parts that rust or crumble to dust after use. Sorry if this post isn’t too helpful, but truly anything will be useful for me
I spent about 2k on my Doug’s SS side pipes and headers. Expensive yes, but will never rust. I would do a lot of research into the baffles/mufflers you want to put in them, as some can be very restrictive.
Last edited by Piersonpie; Apr 14, 2026 at 08:15 AM.
I spent about 2k on my Doug’s SS side pipes and headers. Expensive yes, but will never rust. I would do a lot of research into the baffles/mufflers you want to put in them, as some can be very restrictive.
I’ll look into those, I’ll eventually get around to them. I just wanted to have idea now I’d like to also try to prevent burns and heat, would heat shields fit around those pipes? Or, is there any better form of insulation (outside of being aware of course). We’ve installed heat insulation all in the cabin as well to at least stop heat build up through the floor. But direct contact is obviously a little more hot. Also, that’s a beautiful car you’ve got there
Thanks! Here’s a thread about heat shields on these side pipes. If you have an under car exhaust right now you’ll find the side pipes significantly reduces cabin heat since there’s no pipes directly underneath you.
Thanks! Here’s a thread about heat shields on these side pipes. If you have an under car exhaust right now you’ll find the side pipes significantly reduces cabin heat since there’s no pipes directly underneath you.
I spent about 2k on my Doug’s SS side pipes and headers. Expensive yes, but will never rust. I would do a lot of research into the baffles/mufflers you want to put in them, as some can be very restrictive.
Beautiful! Are those stock wheels, they look bigger. Or is it the lowered suspension?
Beautiful! Are those stock wheels, they look bigger. Or is it the lowered suspension?
Bit of both
Originally Posted by Piersonpie
1976
Stock front control arms rebuilt with MOOG offset shafts.
Front 450 lb QA-1 coilovers
1 1/8” front sway bar
Stock power steering
Vansteel offset control arms with RS1.25 coilovers
Offset 5/8” rear sway bar
Smart strut bracket with adjustable strut rods
Year One rally wheels 17x8 with 4 1/2” BS and 17x9 with 5” BS
Nitto NT555 G2 255/50r17 front and 275/50r17 rear
Tredwear tire decals to match up perfectly with the letters on the tires, giving them a RWL look
Last edited by Piersonpie; Apr 20, 2026 at 08:24 AM.
Definitely spend the extra money to get stainless side pipes. Coated and painted will always end up rusting. My stainless Hookers have been on the car now for over 15 years.
‘77 Sidepipe Help
) and I figured the car would be a hot rod of sorts so side pipes fit the bill. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for such side pipes for my car? Preferable a kit including headers as well? This winter we’ll be either stroking the existing engine out to 383 cubic inches or putting in a 427 sbc if that helps too? Don’t know if that can factor into what pipes I should get. My budget will be around $1,500 or so, I don’t want to install some cheap parts that rust or crumble to dust after use. Sorry if this post isn’t too helpful, but truly anything will be useful for me 
I’d like to also try to prevent burns and heat, would heat shields fit around those pipes? Or, is there any better form of insulation (outside of being aware of course). We’ve installed heat insulation all in the cabin as well to at least stop heat build up through the floor. But direct contact is obviously a little more hot. Also, that’s a beautiful car you’ve got there
