Quiet sidepipes?
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Racer
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Quiet sidepipes?
Is there a such thing as quiet sidepipes? I am buying a 71 vert that will be for cruising so I wouldn't want them to be loud. That would get annoying. This car is for my wife, and she really likes the sidepipe look, but I wouldn't want it to sound too loud. I have seen the STS spiral things that go in the sidepipes and have heard of a couple of other things, but are any of them going to be relatively quiet? I would be doing stainless Hooker sidepipes if it makes any difference. Thanks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Hooker reverse flow
I resolved my issue with loud sidepipes with the big block reverse flows on my small block 327. Less restrictive and still quiets it down quite a bit. I am now building a 500 HP 383 stroker and bought a set of Max flows. They are loud, I don't care as I need the flow for big power. I am selling my hooker reverse flow mufflers and hooker chrome sidepipes now. Would take $325 for them that is less than a set of spiral baffles, with no sidepipe tubes that are much louder. They have less than 1500 miles on them and are in excellent, like new condition with no dings or scratches. They aren't quiet but sound about the same as standard dual exhaust and less restrictive than the small block versions. PM me if interested. 
Last edited by 63mako; Jun 2, 2006 at 02:43 PM.
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Not what you asked, but keep in mind the H E A T. Your lady may not appreciate the "shark bite" that so often comes with Hooker sidepipes.
I would STRONGLY suggest factory style sidepipes for a woman (shorter legged) driver. They don't get hot and still look the business.
I would STRONGLY suggest factory style sidepipes for a woman (shorter legged) driver. They don't get hot and still look the business.
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From: Pensacola Fl
Originally Posted by CGGorman
Not what you asked, but keep in mind the H E A T. Your lady may not appreciate the "shark bite" that so often comes with Hooker sidepipes.
I would STRONGLY suggest factory style sidepipes for a woman (shorter legged) driver. They don't get hot and still look the business.
I would STRONGLY suggest factory style sidepipes for a woman (shorter legged) driver. They don't get hot and still look the business.
The big block reverse flows sound like a good idea. This car isn't a speed demon, the L48 isn't going to be blowing anyones doors off.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Got these covers for mine. saves the legs. You can run 50 miles, get out and set your hand on them. Come with asbestos wraps to save your chrome! This is the set of pipes I am selling. Haven't posted them for sale yet. COVERS AREN"T INCLUDED!! 
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Originally Posted by 63mako
I resolved my issue with loud sidepipes with the big block reverse flows on my small block 327. Less restrictive and still quiets it down quite a bit. I am now building a 500 HP 383 stroker and bought a set of Max flows. They are loud, I don't care as I need the flow for big power. I am selling my hooker reverse flow mufflers and hooker chrome sidepipes now. Would take $325 for them that is less than a set of spiral baffles, with no sidepipe tubes that are much louder. They have less than 1500 miles on them and are in excellent, like new condition with no dings or scratches. They aren't quiet but sound about the same as standard dual exhaust and less restrictive than the small block versions. PM me if interested.
PM sent!
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Originally Posted by 63mako
I resolved my issue with loud sidepipes with the big block reverse flows on my small block 327. Less restrictive and still quiets it down quite a bit. I am now building a 500 HP 383 stroker and bought a set of Max flows. They are loud, I don't care as I need the flow for big power. I am selling my hooker reverse flow mufflers and hooker chrome sidepipes now. Would take $325 for them that is less than a set of spiral baffles, with no sidepipe tubes that are much louder. They have less than 1500 miles on them and are in excellent, like new condition with no dings or scratches. They aren't quiet but sound about the same as standard dual exhaust and less restrictive than the small block versions. PM me if interested.
Hey 63mako, did you install the Max Flows you bought from me? Duke94
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Originally Posted by stingraymaniac
the reverse flow insert are quiet but they take much power though
If you walk on her, the pipes will seperate from the header by pushing away from the car......then she will be nice and loud until you get back home.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by Duke94
Buy heat shields for sure. Both my sons girl friend, and my wife received the "shark bite". After a year, the scar still shows. Nasty burn!
Hey 63mako, did you install the Max Flows you bought from me? Duke94
Hey 63mako, did you install the Max Flows you bought from me? Duke94
Drifting
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Define quiet.
$300 and a bit of welding... Not for everybody...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1393361
$300 and a bit of welding... Not for everybody...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1393361
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Originally Posted by 63mako
Got these covers for mine. saves the legs. You can run 50 miles, get out and set your hand on them. Come with asbestos wraps to save your chrome! This is the set of pipes I am selling. Haven't posted them for sale yet. COVERS AREN"T INCLUDED!!
So how tough is it to fit those C2's up to a C3 Frankenvette?
/me stares at the email thingy....
....where's my reply....
..../me tests email....
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by WayneLBurnham
PM & Email sent - wish I had tuned in earlier!
So how tough is it to fit those C2's up to a C3 Frankenvette?
/me stares at the email thingy....
....where's my reply....
..../me tests email....
So how tough is it to fit those C2's up to a C3 Frankenvette?
/me stares at the email thingy....
....where's my reply....
..../me tests email....
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Hey 63 mako, do you remember what the inlet diameter of the big block reverse flow muffler was? I did not know there were different sizes. The ones I use on long trips are very restrictive but nice and quiet.
SSS
SSS
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by silverslashstreak
Hey 63 mako, do you remember what the inlet diameter of the big block reverse flow muffler was? I did not know there were different sizes. The ones I use on long trips are very restrictive but nice and quiet.
SSS
SSS
