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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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Default side pipes on a 73

Got a 73 stingray that I'd like to atleast explore putting side pipes on.

Suggestions would be appreciated as far as brand names, places to get, cost guesstimates, etc......
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...4&postcount=50


Link to purchase;

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...X&appId=384366
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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Wow, that's pretty cheap, and looks good. But you have to fabricate them to fit current headers though, right? I don't think these will bolt on.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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1FUNVET,
Those look as good as the Hookers, but what kind of header or manifold are you using? From the description, you run a 2" pipe to one of the sidepipe collectors, and the other 3 are dummies. Is this right? Thanks, as I'm looking for the same look for my '69.

Jim
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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Mine has the factory big block sidepipes and I think it looks pretty darn dandy!



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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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I have full lenght headers could I mount a set of those up to them? How do you get from the headers to the side pipes. I like the multi pipe look..Do they come crome or painted. i'de like some flat white ones.
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Those JCwhitney pipes look just like hookers..I'd like to see them in person. BTW, sidepipes are the only way to go.
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Originally Posted by hawgn68
1FUNVET,
Those look as good as the Hookers, but what kind of header or manifold are you using? From the description, you run a 2" pipe to one of the sidepipe collectors, and the other 3 are dummies. Is this right? Thanks, as I'm looking for the same look for my '69.

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I have Hookers. Bought them from Jet-Hot, with JCL baffles (www.spiralturbobaffles.com) and heat shields from www.cobrastuff.com.
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Originally Posted by hawgn68
1FUNVET,
Those look as good as the Hookers, but what kind of header or manifold are you using? From the description, you run a 2" pipe to one of the sidepipe collectors, and the other 3 are dummies. Is this right? Thanks, as I'm looking for the same look for my '69.

Jim
Yeah as a matter of fact!! we are using the stock manifold. The pipes are mounted and then go into the collector, yes the others are dummies that end under the car, there is one piece that extends farther under the car, then the exhaust shop fabricated a pip to go from end of collecter into the manifold. Great Price for the look, and they sound awesome very throaty and that's what I wanted. I couldn't be happier with them and the price was PERFECT!!!!
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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Your pipes look very nice. What lenth are they? Also, does anyone know where you can order the Heddman side exhaust headers? I checked on summit but couldnt find them.
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