LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!!
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Drifting
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LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!!
I am considering putting side-pipes on my car. I do not know if I want to go original or not. Original as I have learned on the forum are real expensive. The car is not an original side-pipe car so even if they are factory style they won't be original. I am beginning to think I can get better performance out of a wider pipe. The car in question is a 69 427 Roadster.
I would love to see pictures of your cars with pipes on them. I would also love to see pictures of what the rear valance looks like with the exhaust holes filled, or empty etc...
Please post pictures.
thanks
livin :cheers:
I would love to see pictures of your cars with pipes on them. I would also love to see pictures of what the rear valance looks like with the exhaust holes filled, or empty etc...
Please post pictures.
thanks
livin :cheers:
Racer
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From: Denville NJ
Re: LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!! (livin)
I'm curious to see this too.
When I redo my exhaust I may go with sidepipes (as they look :cool: and keep a lot of heat out from under the car) , I was wondering if you can put 3" exhaust on the sidepipe and if you get more HP out of sidepipes than regular exhaust... Can you do a muffler setup somewhow, I heard chambered exhaust isn't that good for HP...
When I redo my exhaust I may go with sidepipes (as they look :cool: and keep a lot of heat out from under the car) , I was wondering if you can put 3" exhaust on the sidepipe and if you get more HP out of sidepipes than regular exhaust... Can you do a muffler setup somewhow, I heard chambered exhaust isn't that good for HP...
Burning Brakes
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From: East Providence RI
Re: LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!! (yellow 72)
This was before I cleaned it up, It's all shiny reflective chrome now wohoo ! http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/ann76/616banshee.JPG
[Modified by Anar76, 7:36 PM 9/18/2001]
[Modified by Anar76, 7:36 PM 9/18/2001]
Racer
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From: Denville NJ
Re: LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!! (Anar76)
Can you setup sidepipes with mufflers instead of chambered exhaust? If so, what mufflers give the most HP? you can't use standard mufflers, can you? Would canisters work well? Because they'd have a Long pipe attached, they wouldn't put out that rediculously loud ricer sound that hondas have, right? But you'd get a lot of HP out of them?
Racer
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From: De Pere WI
Re: LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!! (yellow 72)
I think most of the pipes I saw were of the Hooker style, heres a pic of the factory style, but I have the fiberglass covers, the original covers are in need of some serious refurbushing, but maybe someday.
PIPES ARE WAY COOL :cool: :cool: :cool:
PIPES ARE WAY COOL :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Drifting
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From: Clarksville,Tn,USA TN
Re: LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!! (JCL)
Great to see you got it down. Drop me a line anytime. I will be looking to buy a set of your inserts for my Hooker pipes soon as I pay some bills off.
Neil in Tenn :seeya
[Modified by Nomad78SA, 7:18 PM 9/19/2001]
Neil in Tenn :seeya
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Safety Car
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From: Lake Wylie, South Carolina
Re: LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!! (livin)
I have a similar question. I like the look of the fiberglass covers that replicate the GM origionals. What kind of actual side pipe system do you have to use that will fit under these covers. Does it have to be the stock type or are there after market systems that will fit under the covers?
Racer
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From: Hofheim Germany
Re: LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!! (livin)
Hi Livin,
here are some pics of my sidepiped '69 427/400 roadster. As you can see, it wasn't an original sidepipecar but the where once dealer-installed.
I've filled out the rear holes with reflectors, so I can rebuild it to underfloor exhaust without any problems whenever I want to.
Greetings from good ol' Germany
Tripower
here are some pics of my sidepiped '69 427/400 roadster. As you can see, it wasn't an original sidepipecar but the where once dealer-installed.
I've filled out the rear holes with reflectors, so I can rebuild it to underfloor exhaust without any problems whenever I want to.
Greetings from good ol' Germany
Tripower
Burning Brakes
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From: Frankfurt, Taunus Hills
Re: LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!! (livin)
Let´s put some extravaganza in this topic......
See my handmade Mad Max pipes :chevy (both sides; 2 x 4) :D
[Modified by 454Big, 1:37 PM 9/20/2001]
See my handmade Mad Max pipes :chevy (both sides; 2 x 4) :D
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Le Mans Master
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From: banana republic
Re: LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!! (livin)
I like black hookers.....uh header sidepipes that is.... :rolleyes:
Best pics on my web page additional pics #2.
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Best pics on my web page additional pics #2.
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Drifting
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Re: LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!! (livin)
Thanks for the pics guys, I just finished wiping the drool off the keyboard. Those are all some seriously fat pipes. After seeing the Yellow 69 Roadster, which is what I have, I think I am going to have to go with factory style. They look great. I may install reverse lights in the holes.
Thanks again, anyone got anymore?
livin :cheers:
Thanks again, anyone got anymore?
livin :cheers:
Racer
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From: Hofheim Germany
Re: LET ME SEE YOUR PIPES!!!!!!! (livin)
Hi Livin,
these are original GM-sidepipes, which are offered only in 1969 as a RPO from factory.
They are chromed metal with dark gray inlets. Under that covers are the mufflers.
You can get the mufflers f.e. from Mid America or Eckler's, but to get the original covers is quite more difficult and expensive. I think they trade the OEM or NOS covers for amoung 1800,- $/pair. But you can try ebay as well. I've seen original covers there for much less.
It would be fine, if we could share some pics of our cars. So end me an email, I will answers soon.
Have a nice weekend
Gerrit from Germany
these are original GM-sidepipes, which are offered only in 1969 as a RPO from factory.
They are chromed metal with dark gray inlets. Under that covers are the mufflers.
You can get the mufflers f.e. from Mid America or Eckler's, but to get the original covers is quite more difficult and expensive. I think they trade the OEM or NOS covers for amoung 1800,- $/pair. But you can try ebay as well. I've seen original covers there for much less.
It would be fine, if we could share some pics of our cars. So end me an email, I will answers soon.
Have a nice weekend
Gerrit from Germany