so what sounds the best on these corvettes?
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Hey guys im new here. My dad just picked up a white '72 today. man its nice! I was wondering what exhaust sounds good on these model vettes? its a stock 350 from what I can tell. I believe it may have headers but not sure. If yall dont mind posting videos/responses that would be great!! thanks guys.
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In my opinion I find hooker headers with side pipes and STS baffles quite nice. That's what is on my 77 L-48 with sbc 350.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhxjCs9msq4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhxjCs9msq4
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I like chambered exhaust. I have it. You can buy lengths of chambered pipe with the 2.5 inch diameter inlet and outlet ends from www.classicchambered.com. Reasonably priced. You can have the sections welded in. If you choose side pipes STS baffles are good.
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In my opinion I find hooker headers with side pipes and STS baffles quite nice. That's what is on my 77 L-48 with sbc 350.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhxjCs9msq4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhxjCs9msq4
Sounds good!
I like chambered exhaust. I have it. You can buy lengths of chambered pipe with the 2.5 inch diameter inlet and outlet ends from www.classicchambered.com. Reasonably priced. You can have the sections welded in. If you choose side pipes STS baffles are good.
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Hi s,
When you're picking out what muffler "to throw in there" be careful that the mufflers you choose have the outlets in the proper location so that the exhaust tips will be able to be remounted.
72 Corvettes have right and left mufflers.
Regards,
Alan
When you're picking out what muffler "to throw in there" be careful that the mufflers you choose have the outlets in the proper location so that the exhaust tips will be able to be remounted.
72 Corvettes have right and left mufflers.
Regards,
Alan
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Thanks Alan! Are both mufflers center in/out? Also do yall use like flowmaster or magnaflow or dynomax mufflers? Im mainly a truck guy so im use to just putting in a muffler or two. I havent figured out how corvette exhaust should be ran. Thanks so much for yalls help!!
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what are inserts?? ha, I like tips out back not the side pipes. and OBX is that an x pipe? Sorry guys
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OBX is a sidepipe system.
Personally, I like the "sound" gained by not having a X/H pipe and keeping the "left/right tracks" seperated.
I don't think there is a resonator or anything else.
I'd run some type of header if I was going through the effort.
Many different muffler choices. I'd listen to the multitude of YouTube videos on different muffler combinations. Bear in mind that some of the sounds may be "amplified" by a big cam...don't think that you'll get that particular car's sound just by replicating their muffler choice...there are lots of other things that go into the overall sound of the car.
Personally, I like the "sound" gained by not having a X/H pipe and keeping the "left/right tracks" seperated.
I don't think there is a resonator or anything else.
I'd run some type of header if I was going through the effort.
Many different muffler choices. I'd listen to the multitude of YouTube videos on different muffler combinations. Bear in mind that some of the sounds may be "amplified" by a big cam...don't think that you'll get that particular car's sound just by replicating their muffler choice...there are lots of other things that go into the overall sound of the car.
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IMO, the best option [assuming that you are not trying to heavily modify the car] is to take it to a good local muffler place (NOT one of the chain outfits like Midas, etc.) and have them install a stock system back on the car with aluminized pipe. They will weld it in place so that it fits well and stays up where it needs to be. If you want louder mufflers than stock (stock ones have a nice, mild rumble to them), get some Magnaflow units that are made for your car so that they will fit properly.
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OBX is a sidepipe system.
Personally, I like the "sound" gained by not having a X/H pipe and keeping the "left/right tracks" seperated.
I don't think there is a resonator or anything else.
I'd run some type of header if I was going through the effort.
Many different muffler choices. I'd listen to the multitude of YouTube videos on different muffler combinations. Bear in mind that some of the sounds may be "amplified" by a big cam...don't think that you'll get that particular car's sound just by replicating their muffler choice...there are lots of other things that go into the overall sound of the car.
Personally, I like the "sound" gained by not having a X/H pipe and keeping the "left/right tracks" seperated.
I don't think there is a resonator or anything else.
I'd run some type of header if I was going through the effort.
Many different muffler choices. I'd listen to the multitude of YouTube videos on different muffler combinations. Bear in mind that some of the sounds may be "amplified" by a big cam...don't think that you'll get that particular car's sound just by replicating their muffler choice...there are lots of other things that go into the overall sound of the car.
IMO, the best option [assuming that you are not trying to heavily modify the car] is to take it to a good local muffler place (NOT one of the chain outfits like Midas, etc.) and have them install a stock system back on the car with aluminized pipe. They will weld it in place so that it fits well and stays up where it needs to be. If you want louder mufflers than stock (stock ones have a nice, mild rumble to them), get some Magnaflow units that are made for your car so that they will fit properly.
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Youtube is a good source to check out different exhaust sounds and options. Good speakers help here. I browsed around the site and got hooked on the Magnaflow sound. I'm getting my '70 restored and that's the way I'm going to lean when it gets to that point
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