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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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does anyone have an exploded veiw of the factory side pipes. looking to do some mods to make a larger diameter inlet from 1.7/8 to 2.1/2 or somthing close. internal view would help to see if it will work... tanks..
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Why don't you call Allen's Stainless Exhaust. Since they're building reproductions they should be able to tell you what's going on in there and what your possibilities might be.
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PS: I've always heard that the side exhaust system was more restrictive than the under car system. So what ever is in there can't be good, but OH THAT SOUND!!!!
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Just so happens I had a rattle in the drivers side pipe on my '70 (these pipes were supposedly dealed installed prior to delivery in 1970). I cut a window to inspect and you can seen the rusted inner pipe in the photos. I removed it and welded the case shut. Left side pipe is only slightly louder than rt side. ( I will be restoring the exhaust down the road and this was the easy/ cheap fix for the annoying rattle.)

Hope the pics help.





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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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yup, thats what mine are doing.i guess after 38 years it might be time for a new set.would like 2-1/2 inch with that factory sound.
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