Exhaust System
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Exhaust System
I am thinking about switching from side pipes to standard exhaust and I am wondering how hard it is to do myself.
I am also not sure of what all I am going to need.
Thanks,
Jay
I am also not sure of what all I am going to need.
Thanks,
Jay
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From: charlotte north carolina
as posted above, the hardest part is removing the old headers. you may need to remove/destroy the oil dipstick to get the headers off. after that it's a straight forward job. corvette central has good prices and the systems fit well. use anti-seize on the bolts.
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From: Rockledge FL
Is there a long tube system that goes all the way back? I am going to be doing the same thing, sidepipes back to the underbody exhaust and plan on right now using stock BBC manifolds and a corvette central magnaflow system but would rather use long tubes. Do they make a complete bolt up underbody long tube system anywhere?
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Is there a long tube system that goes all the way back? I am going to be doing the same thing, sidepipes back to the underbody exhaust and plan on right now using stock BBC manifolds and a corvette central magnaflow system but would rather use long tubes. Do they make a complete bolt up underbody long tube system anywhere?
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Hi Jay,
I changed from a 69 style side exhaust system to under car exhaust on my 71.
It was really very straight forward once I had all the parts. The thing that may be different in your case is that you'll need exhaust manifolds and a heat-riser or spacer if you don't have them.
If you're thinking of a stock type system the welded aluminized system from Corvette Central is an easy install at a good price. Being in Grand Haven you might even pick it up. They often do have very reasonable or free shipping however. Since the system is already welded it's a pretty BIG box.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
I changed from a 69 style side exhaust system to under car exhaust on my 71.
It was really very straight forward once I had all the parts. The thing that may be different in your case is that you'll need exhaust manifolds and a heat-riser or spacer if you don't have them.
If you're thinking of a stock type system the welded aluminized system from Corvette Central is an easy install at a good price. Being in Grand Haven you might even pick it up. They often do have very reasonable or free shipping however. Since the system is already welded it's a pretty BIG box.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
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If you are thinking of doing it yourself (even if you have someone else weld it together) I'm willing to assist with information on just the pieces and part #s you'll need without buying too many pre-bent mandrel pipes to get the job done. I searched the site and others, but no one, that I found at least, listed out the necessay components to do a 3' right.
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Nope, if you want a SS system in 3" format you're going to piece that puppy together for yourself. I just did my '71 with a 3". I didn't want all SS, didn't see the need as I knew I was going to paint it after I was completed. It was never my intention, but I jumped in head first and did all the welding myself and designed my own layout. Going to 3" presents a whole new set of minor issues with fitment than playing safe with a 2 1/2" system. I was pissed half the time doing the install as I wanted it just right where the 3" is just a bit too big here and there. At the end of the day it came out awesome, sounds totally bad *** and looks cool from the back with those big pipes.
If you are thinking of doing it yourself (even if you have someone else weld it together) I'm willing to assist with information on just the pieces and part #s you'll need without buying too many pre-bent mandrel pipes to get the job done. I searched the site and others, but no one, that I found at least, listed out the necessay components to do a 3' right.
If you are thinking of doing it yourself (even if you have someone else weld it together) I'm willing to assist with information on just the pieces and part #s you'll need without buying too many pre-bent mandrel pipes to get the job done. I searched the site and others, but no one, that I found at least, listed out the necessay components to do a 3' right.
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Can i ask why you want to switch? I am thinking of going to side pipes. I went to two duals a couple years ago, like it but side pipes seem like a good way to go.
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Looks like Summit carries it http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ho...1hkr/overview/
Not too bad.
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Not too bad.
Rodger