Choosing a dual exhaust system??
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Racer
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From: Waukesha Wi
Choosing a dual exhaust system??
I have been undecided about which of these 2 sytems to purchase.
I like the pro pipes set up because its all stainless.
I like the corvette central set up because they seem to only do corvette stuff.
Does anybody have either system and whats the good and bad of each system???
pype system; http://www.jegs.com/i/PYPES/958/SCC10S/10002/-1
central system
http://www.corvettecentralexhaust.co...mance_dual.php
I like the pro pipes set up because its all stainless.
I like the corvette central set up because they seem to only do corvette stuff.
Does anybody have either system and whats the good and bad of each system???
pype system; http://www.jegs.com/i/PYPES/958/SCC10S/10002/-1
central system
http://www.corvettecentralexhaust.co...mance_dual.php
Burning Brakes
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From: Magic Valley ID
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Racer
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From: Waukesha Wi
We have a place in town or 2 that make custom exhaust,some reason i was thinkin' it would be more expensive.
Le Mans Master
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I also let the local shop do it. I just took the car in said I wanted a 2-1/2" mandral-bent system with a crossover, SS Ultra-Flo mufflers, and 2-1/2" stainless tips. I let them sweat the bending/fitment.
In addition to saving a ton of money, you know that the system will fit because they will work with your manifolds/headers and make it to fit.
In addition to saving a ton of money, you know that the system will fit because they will work with your manifolds/headers and make it to fit.
Melting Slicks
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From: Baltimore MD
I have the pipes system,i got it from summit racing,cheaper,and it is a very nice system.very nice high quality .you will like the street pro mufflers,sound the best out of the three mufflers they have.youtube has a sound bite of the system.The pipes system is alot better then corvette central system,and i mean ALOT BETTER. The bends in the system are true mandrel bends,smooooth, no kinks at all,like others.My system was really easy to put on.You wont be disappointed.
Last edited by Billysvette; Dec 19, 2009 at 08:37 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Columbus MN
I have a custom dual exhaust on my '80 that includes parts from a prevoius dual system that was attached to block hugger headers. Now I have full length headers (WOW, what an improvement over block huggers!) with an easy modification (behind the shifter) to the front cross member to get a few more inches of ground clearance.
I would have save some $$ if I just went with custom pipes in the first place.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lutz Florida
I went with the Corvette Central 2.5" duals w/ Magnaflow mufflers. Everything fit with no problems.
Is your car an 81 with a catalytic converter? Are you looking to remove the catalytic converter and go to true dual exhausts? You may have a problem trying to get a muffler shop to do that if you want to go that route.
Is your car an 81 with a catalytic converter? Are you looking to remove the catalytic converter and go to true dual exhausts? You may have a problem trying to get a muffler shop to do that if you want to go that route.
Le Mans Master
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I went with the Corvette Central 2.5" duals w/ Magnaflow mufflers. Everything fit with no problems.
Is your car an 81 with a catalytic converter? Are you looking to remove the catalytic converter and go to true dual exhausts? You may have a problem trying to get a muffler shop to do that if you want to go that route.
Is your car an 81 with a catalytic converter? Are you looking to remove the catalytic converter and go to true dual exhausts? You may have a problem trying to get a muffler shop to do that if you want to go that route.
Race Director
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From: Hartselle AL
St. Jude Donor '09
I have the Pypes system and like it. Here's a thread of other Pypes owners with links to their install threads.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...directory.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...directory.html
Le Mans Master
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From: eastern NC
This is an Allen's SS system that I installed in 1991...
The fit was outstanding and after all these years including 3 years living on the beach in Hawaii, it still looks terrific.
Allen's have been great people to deal with over the years on a number of projects. Give them a call and talk to them, I doubt you will be disappointed.
http://www.allencorvetteexhaustsystems.com/
Good luck... GUSTO
Le Mans Master
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IMHO, unless you drive on the beach or where salt is used on winter roads, you don't need a SS system.
Also, IMHO, unless you are running in hi flow conditions at high RPMs, you don't need mandrel bends.
Thirdly, IMHO, an X crossover is effective at reducing backpressure and lowering exhaust noise and is preferable to an H crossover.
These all mean that a quality local muffler shop should be fine.
I use Edelbrock RPM mufflers that I like a lot.
Also, IMHO, unless you are running in hi flow conditions at high RPMs, you don't need mandrel bends.
Thirdly, IMHO, an X crossover is effective at reducing backpressure and lowering exhaust noise and is preferable to an H crossover.
These all mean that a quality local muffler shop should be fine.
I use Edelbrock RPM mufflers that I like a lot.
Le Mans Master
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Race Director
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
An exhaust system should be fitted to your car not the other way around. It should be hand welded in place as all C3's are little different here and there over the years. A good muffler shop won't charge you that much more than buying one of these kits and crawling around on the ground with clamps ( no no for me anyway )
Here's my 3 inch SS mandrel bent system ( some of you have seen it 100 times I know
). The whole back part including the mufflers can be disconnected in 5 minutes at the drag strip. Get it done at a good muffler shop and you won't regret it. 
Here's my 3 inch SS mandrel bent system ( some of you have seen it 100 times I know
). The whole back part including the mufflers can be disconnected in 5 minutes at the drag strip. Get it done at a good muffler shop and you won't regret it.
Drifting
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