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Jul 25, 2007 | 11:35 PM

Hybrid117

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Sidepipe Question

Im buying what looks to be hooker sidepipe headers from a local friend. They are black and i want to make them chrome. Where is a good place (peferably local to springfield, MO) to have them coated and when i buy the tubes will i need those coated too? will the colors match? Also, will i need anything else to install them? or just get it on a lift and install?

Jul 26, 2007 | 12:00 AM

ratflinger

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I'd ship them off to Jet-Hot. I wouldn't fool with chrome.

Jul 26, 2007 | 12:36 AM

MakoShark72

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Originally Posted by ratflinger

I'd ship them off to Jet-Hot. I wouldn't fool with chrome.

Any ballpark idea the cost to coat a set of sidewinders and side tubes??

Thanks!

Jul 26, 2007 | 02:33 AM

2000FRCZ19

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i just had a set done at comp. coatings and they were $540 for the complete set. coated and polished.

Jul 27, 2007 | 11:24 AM

Hybrid117

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geeze, thats alot.... should i get both coated or can i just get the headers coated and leave the tubes chrome

Jul 27, 2007 | 01:45 PM

2000FRCZ19

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St. Jude Donor '12

i would coat both. it will not look right with the coating and chrome mixed. i dont think you would be happy with it.

Jul 27, 2007 | 01:55 PM

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Jet Hot...

http://www.jet-hot.com/

Jul 27, 2007 | 02:31 PM

gavanm01

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How about leaving your pipes black and installing a set of stainless heat shields from www.steelshields.com Bangkok Dean has a great listing of Corvette only shields and they'd look great with the black background of your pipes, plus protect you and your passengers from burns. They cost a lot less than any of your other options, plus you'd get something you really need with side pipes.