1976 exhaust???
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1976 exhaust???
I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or recommendations on what type of exhaust to install in my 76 vette??
I want it louder than my stock I currently have in it, but not obnoxiously loud. Just loud enough for people to hear it come down the street...if anyone has any input, that would be very helpful.
A friend of mine has headers on his 06 vette, does anyone have an opinion on headers on a 76??
I want it louder than my stock I currently have in it, but not obnoxiously loud. Just loud enough for people to hear it come down the street...if anyone has any input, that would be very helpful.
A friend of mine has headers on his 06 vette, does anyone have an opinion on headers on a 76??
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I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or recommendations on what type of exhaust to install in my 76 vette??
I want it louder than my stock I currently have in it, but not obnoxiously loud. Just loud enough for people to hear it come down the street...if anyone has any input, that would be very helpful.
A friend of mine has headers on his 06 vette, does anyone have an opinion on headers on a 76??
I want it louder than my stock I currently have in it, but not obnoxiously loud. Just loud enough for people to hear it come down the street...if anyone has any input, that would be very helpful.
A friend of mine has headers on his 06 vette, does anyone have an opinion on headers on a 76??
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From: edmonton ab
I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or recommendations on what type of exhaust to install in my 76 vette??
I want it louder than my stock I currently have in it, but not obnoxiously loud. Just loud enough for people to hear it come down the street...if anyone has any input, that would be very helpful.
A friend of mine has headers on his 06 vette, does anyone have an opinion on headers on a 76??
I want it louder than my stock I currently have in it, but not obnoxiously loud. Just loud enough for people to hear it come down the street...if anyone has any input, that would be very helpful.
A friend of mine has headers on his 06 vette, does anyone have an opinion on headers on a 76??
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or recommendations on what type of exhaust to install in my 76 vette??
I want it louder than my stock I currently have in it, but not obnoxiously loud. Just loud enough for people to hear it come down the street...if anyone has any input, that would be very helpful.
A friend of mine has headers on his 06 vette, does anyone have an opinion on headers on a 76??
I want it louder than my stock I currently have in it, but not obnoxiously loud. Just loud enough for people to hear it come down the street...if anyone has any input, that would be very helpful.
A friend of mine has headers on his 06 vette, does anyone have an opinion on headers on a 76??
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Glad you surived the C-6 group, their mods consist of which floor mats to buy and the newest wheel nut cleaner. 
Hooker Comps with MagnaFlow 40's have a great sound, but there are lots of other combinations also.
Hooker Comps with MagnaFlow 40's have a great sound, but there are lots of other combinations also.
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1974 was the last year of true dual exhaust on C3's. Later years, including your 1976, ran a single inlet pipe into a single restrictive pellotized type cat. which then exited into dual muffler inlet pipes.
Here's what you need for a '70's muscle car sound: A pair of 1974 exhaust pipes, and a pair of turbo type mufflers.
That's all I'm gonna say about C3's here, before I get run off too!
Good Luck
Here's what you need for a '70's muscle car sound: A pair of 1974 exhaust pipes, and a pair of turbo type mufflers.
That's all I'm gonna say about C3's here, before I get run off too!
Good Luck
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I have the CC 2 1/2" system with Magnaflows. Great sound, perfect fit and less than $350 shipped. Can't beat it........
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with the others, replace with a 74 dual system and turbo style mufflers....should sound pretty good.I still take my car through emissions every year, so I had to go a different route. I was able to unbolt my catalyst and pour the pellets out so it was a hollow can. (I took some liberties with the word 'pour'...). I then re-installed the catalyst so my car will pass the visual inspection.
I have a pair of turbo style mufflers and I really like the way it sounds. Everybody on my block thinks my car sounds better than my neighbor's C5.
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Quicksilver Vert 01 is correct. Duals would help more than headers, then headers would help.
Also correct.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ganeyexhaust.htm
Duals would help more than headers, then headers would help.Also correct.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ganeyexhaust.htm
