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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Is there any performance gain in sidepipes over a free flowing regular exhaust?
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OEM, or Hooker style ?? ... No !
But the cool factor is 10 x over rear exhaust !
Regular rear exhaust gives you the ability to Design a better exhaust system,
tuned to your motor, min. room to accomplish that with side exhaust.
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Sidepipes also keep heat out of cabin - it's much cooler in hot weather.
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Sidepipes also keep heat out of cabin - it's much cooler in hot weather.
Plus the look bad
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Get some heat shields., and don't pay 700+ or 400+, check these out at
www.CobraStuff.com, I got them with the heat wrap and 4"clamps, Chrome Finish Sidepipe Heat Shield Kit - $190 + $15 shipping.

They look excellent, and stay cool.
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