Sidepipe / Header recommendation...
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Racer
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Sidepipe / Header recommendation...
Can someone recommend what they would go with for a set of headers and sidepipes for a 76 with a stock L-48?
I have a 4spd and A/c...
I like the hooker ones, but it's big bucks. Are there any other good brands? Which coatings keep from discoloring?
I've never had sidepipes, is the discoloration on headers only or does it go down to the sidepipes?
I'm willing to live with discoloration on the headers inside the engine compartment, but no discoloration on the outside of the car.
Also, I'd prefer stainless steel. Do those discolor? If they do, are there coatings for those?
Is this something possibly worth buying used?
Thanks in advance...
I have a 4spd and A/c...
I like the hooker ones, but it's big bucks. Are there any other good brands? Which coatings keep from discoloring?
I've never had sidepipes, is the discoloration on headers only or does it go down to the sidepipes?
I'm willing to live with discoloration on the headers inside the engine compartment, but no discoloration on the outside of the car.
Also, I'd prefer stainless steel. Do those discolor? If they do, are there coatings for those?
Is this something possibly worth buying used?
Thanks in advance...
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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oh, and let me add..
I currently have a 2+1+2 stock exhaust (w/cat) on it.
My current state doesn't require emissions check, but I'm moving in about 3 months to Phoenix, AZ, and I know they do check my year.
Can anyone in or around Phoenix advise me on whether or not I can get away with stock exhaust for the check, and then swap it for the pipes right after (and repeat everytime I need to get it checked)?
I'm attempting to not get harassed / ticketed by law enforcement. Keep in mind that this will be my daily driver.
Pardon my ignorance, I'm still learning!
I currently have a 2+1+2 stock exhaust (w/cat) on it.
My current state doesn't require emissions check, but I'm moving in about 3 months to Phoenix, AZ, and I know they do check my year.
Can anyone in or around Phoenix advise me on whether or not I can get away with stock exhaust for the check, and then swap it for the pipes right after (and repeat everytime I need to get it checked)?
I'm attempting to not get harassed / ticketed by law enforcement. Keep in mind that this will be my daily driver.
Pardon my ignorance, I'm still learning!
Pro
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Phoenix AZ
In Phoenix Arizona you will be going though emissions once a year for cars 67 through 80, once every two years starts on 81 models. They will do a visual inspection on the engine and exhaust, check for emissions at idle and running on the roller for a simulated speed. But I think that 76 will have a constant speed run, where my 81 and 82 go through varying speeds to simulate traffic.
There's a web site:
http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/vei/
but it lacks much info on what mods they will allow. I was considering a dual exhaust with dual cats, but I don't know the policy on mods.
I think the cops won't hassle you unless you give them a reason to. There are lots of cars running around without emissions, but since they're registered outside the county they don't have to have them.
About a month ago I saw some high flow cats with dual inlet and dual outlets. I wonder if it's possible to put 4 of these inline on a hooker setup. Would they allow it? Would it pass emissions?
There's a web site:
http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/vei/
but it lacks much info on what mods they will allow. I was considering a dual exhaust with dual cats, but I don't know the policy on mods.
I think the cops won't hassle you unless you give them a reason to. There are lots of cars running around without emissions, but since they're registered outside the county they don't have to have them.
About a month ago I saw some high flow cats with dual inlet and dual outlets. I wonder if it's possible to put 4 of these inline on a hooker setup. Would they allow it? Would it pass emissions?
Last edited by 82Vette'ster; Mar 30, 2005 at 05:42 PM.
Pro
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From: Lakemont, GA
I just installed Patriot sidepipes on my 74 with ceramic coated block hugger headers. It lowered under hood temps and got a great sound. Not as good looking as the Hooker units but no bluing so far on the headers. $200 for the side pipes from summit, $120 for the headers on ebay and about $50 in connecting the two.
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Originally Posted by silver74vette
I just installed Patriot sidepipes on my 74 with ceramic coated block hugger headers. It lowered under hood temps and got a great sound. Not as good looking as the Hooker units but no bluing so far on the headers. $200 for the side pipes from summit, $120 for the headers on ebay and about $50 in connecting the two.
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Racer
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I found these guys in Cleveland...
http://www.stainlessworks.net/
Has anyone bought from them before?
http://www.stainlessworks.net/
Has anyone bought from them before?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 8,720
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From: Canada
I had a set of those 3 years ago. They were the original 69 style - good quality I just didn't like how loud they were, bought them from a fellow CF member and traded them after 2 weeks to another one for true duals and Ultraflows.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Mesa AZ
in the Phoenix area when i had my 75 checked, i'm not sure if they looked for all of this stuff, but it is what i have:
cats,egr,smog pump,valve cover oil breather connected to air cleaner, pcv, and charcoal canister.
but after emissions you can take the cats off and anything else if you want as long as you put it back on for emissions next year.
cats,egr,smog pump,valve cover oil breather connected to air cleaner, pcv, and charcoal canister.
but after emissions you can take the cats off and anything else if you want as long as you put it back on for emissions next year.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: mesa,az
or you can do what every body else with a hot rod does. register it with a friend out of maricopa county. hell just leave it registered back where you are coming from. half the cars on the road have out of state plates.
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Racer
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Please tell me more!
1. How do you register it with someone that doesn't hold the title? Or are you transferring it to a friend?
2. To keep it registered back here in Ohio, could I just register it @ my mom's here and have her mail me / mail back to her the registration stuff every year?
PM me if you don't want to post specifics
1. How do you register it with someone that doesn't hold the title? Or are you transferring it to a friend?
2. To keep it registered back here in Ohio, could I just register it @ my mom's here and have her mail me / mail back to her the registration stuff every year?
PM me if you don't want to post specifics
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 5,135
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From: Umeå Sweden
i have the patriot 4 into one style sidepipes sounds and looks great 
Here is a pic
and a sound file....
http://www.geocities.com/trrayzer/fett.mp3
Here is a pic
and a sound file....
http://www.geocities.com/trrayzer/fett.mp3
