Hooker sidepipe mufflers
Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Originally Posted by Tankers
These are what I am looking at. Do they restrict engine performance.
Instructor
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From: Prairie Village Kansas
Originally Posted by Hiteck
I have the Sweet Thunder 2-1/2" system with Hooker Sidepipes. They sound awesome. My wife hates them, so this proves that they sound good.
what type of headers>?
Burning Brakes
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From: Nederland Texas
Not to hijack the thread as I am very interested in Hooker Sidepipe mufflers. I have a 598 and just had the headers coated by Jet Hot and don't want to strangle my motor. I'm just wondering if any of you have run them without mufflers? Is it unbearable or just offensively loud. I'm used to Harleys so the question is...is it bearable?
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From: Millington Illinois
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by pef427
Not to hijack the thread as I am very interested in Hooker Sidepipe mufflers. I have a 598 and just had the headers coated by Jet Hot and don't want to strangle my motor. I'm just wondering if any of you have run them without mufflers? Is it unbearable or just offensively loud. I'm used to Harleys so the question is...is it bearable?
It will be bearable with the windows up.
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From: FL
Originally Posted by RedBad1979
I'm not sure if I should start this discussion again, it's been beaten to death ... well, anyways....
Most if not all published dyno test data is based on highly modified big cube engines. The baffles perform very well on a 502, not much difference to open pipes. Now, that's great.... but will a 350SB benefit from the baffles as much ?
I have yet not seen any dyno comparison between glasspacks, reverse flow, chambered inserts and baffles on a stock or mildly modified SB......
Most if not all published dyno test data is based on highly modified big cube engines. The baffles perform very well on a 502, not much difference to open pipes. Now, that's great.... but will a 350SB benefit from the baffles as much ?
I have yet not seen any dyno comparison between glasspacks, reverse flow, chambered inserts and baffles on a stock or mildly modified SB......
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by SteveG75
When I bought my JCL baffles, they told me that they did a dyno test on a ZZ4 and picked up 12 HP over the Hooker reverse flow mufflers.
Burning Brakes
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From: Nederland Texas
Originally Posted by 63mako
That will sound sweet! And REALLY OFFENSIVELY LOUD!!! Run them open. It will be bearable with the windows up.
It will be bearable with the windows up.
-Patrick
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Racer
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by pef427
Open it is! My neighbor cranks his Harley every Saturday morning about 6am going on a ride. I think I'll fire off about 6am Sunday so he's not late for church.
-Patrick
-Patrick
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
<<<------pef427 neighbor
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by pef427
Not to hijack the thread as I am very interested in Hooker Sidepipe mufflers. I have a 598 and just had the headers coated by Jet Hot and don't want to strangle my motor. I'm just wondering if any of you have run them without mufflers? Is it unbearable or just offensively loud. I'm used to Harleys so the question is...is it bearable?
Here is one of the best threads I have seen on this http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1021019
My take away was that the side pipes are an excellent choice if you are going to be operating at 6,500 rpms and below (the VAST majority of people).
One personal note on side pipe loudness: I had been leaning heavily into getting the sidepipes, so I rode with a local gentleman who had a set on his 427. He did have the short 'purple hornie' mufflers. I can tell you that after a 10 mile drive, my ears were still ringing the next morning. I LOVE the look but after the prolonged ringing in my ears answered the question of whether that setup was going on my car.
Bryan
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From: Maryland
St. Jude Donor '05, '09, '15
Originally Posted by pef427
Open it is! My neighbor cranks his Harley every Saturday morning about 6am going on a ride. I think I'll fire off about 6am Sunday so he's not late for church.
-Patrick
-Patrick
I like it!Let me know the date I will stick my head out the door and see if I can hear it over here on the east coast....
Last edited by Sky65; Sep 1, 2006 at 11:24 AM.
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From: Maryland
St. Jude Donor '05, '09, '15
Originally Posted by SteveG75
When I bought my JCL baffles, they told me that they did a dyno test on a ZZ4 and picked up 12 HP over the Hooker reverse flow mufflers.
Burning Brakes
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From: Nederland Texas
Originally Posted by Tankers
I will give the no mufflers a try, just for fun.
HOOK-EM HORNS
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From: Port Aransas, Texas Tx
St. Jude Donor '08
Side pipes
I just purchased the Hooker side mount headers, coated and the coated pipes with the reverse flow. My 74 BB was dropped at my front door this am and I will be installing a ZZ502/502 deluxe next week. I am also installing the tremec 5 speed. The 600 one.
I am sticking with the original rad, (New) and ordered twin elect fans. I got all the muffler, side pipes etc from Summit.
I purchased the engine from Scoggin Dickey. I am saving all the orginal parts, they are very nice still.
I need a tack drive electronic dist. My 502 came with a regular electronic dist.
They want $400 plus from ecklers plus another 300 for the ign.
AGAIN I NEED A DIST FROM A 75 to??
I am sticking with the original rad, (New) and ordered twin elect fans. I got all the muffler, side pipes etc from Summit.
I purchased the engine from Scoggin Dickey. I am saving all the orginal parts, they are very nice still.
I need a tack drive electronic dist. My 502 came with a regular electronic dist.
They want $400 plus from ecklers plus another 300 for the ign.
AGAIN I NEED A DIST FROM A 75 to??
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From: Okiehoma
Originally Posted by pef427
Let me know what you think as it will be a couple more weeks before I fire it up. When I bought the car I purchased 2 big amplifiers and multiple speakers with a set of 12" sub-woofers. After driving with the sidepipes a few times I sold the stereo equipment! I have way too much invested in modifying the chrome sidepipes (tall-deck motor with raised exhaust ports) and then shipping them to Jet Hot to be coated.
HOOK-EM HORNS
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From: Port Aransas, Texas Tx
St. Jude Donor '08
Hell Yea
My paint is about a 6 out of a 10. It's new paint but a ****ty job from the previous owner. I figured I would get the motor etc insalled and then re-do the paint. Will not have to re-do the door sills etc.If my headders and tremec come in by tuesday I can have this thing running in time for a tailgate party this weekend at the Texas OSU game in Austin. It runs pretty strong with the orginal 454 but can not wait for the new engine.
Last edited by TEXASRANGER; Sep 1, 2006 at 08:28 PM.
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From: Tucson AZ
Mine had a set of no frills (read homebuilt) side pipes with glass-packs when my buddy and I drove it home to Dallas from Carlisle last year. 1500 miles of wide open throttle with the windows and top down (no a.c.)...we still can't hear very well...Huh? What?
I just upgraded to Sweet Thunders and original covers, what a difference!
I just upgraded to Sweet Thunders and original covers, what a difference!
HOOK-EM HORNS
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From: Port Aransas, Texas Tx
St. Jude Donor '08
stuff
This one has a/c, new comp, blower not working and comp not coming on, minor fix. I have to have A/C . I am going to put the insulation under the carpets also. Driving it this afternoon in Austin traffic the shifter *** was HOT, my wife could not keep her hands on it. I think the side pipes will help with the cooling as well. I am going to use the shifter that comes with the tremec. I crawled under it this afternoon and the guy was wroking his way up. Has new 430 # fiberglass spring in rear and under very clean and engine compartment very clean and interior is about 8 out of 10. I love my 81, but after today......I am keeping this BB and will put my 81 up for sale SOON. I want a live auction though. If I can get some tickets to the OK Texas game I will drive this sucker to dallas..