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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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OK, I'm slowly working my way on my 78 resto-rod build, and I am looking for side exhaust ideas. SMall block, 350 not quite stock, but a dependable driver. Power isn't as important as comfortable driving. Always liked the looks and sounds of the c-2 side exhaust. Not too loud, but you knew what was coming just by the sounds. Not a big fan of the headers, 3-4" pipes with big heat shields and hanging low under the rockers. How difficult to adapt some c-2 pipes to the c3? Does anyone have any experience with this set up http://www.ebay.com/itm/181149607740...84.m1438.l2649. All thoughts & ideas welcomed. thanks.
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OK, I'm slowly working my way on my 78 resto-rod build, and I am looking for side exhaust ideas. SMall block, 350 not quite stock, but a dependable driver. Power isn't as important as comfortable driving. Always liked the looks and sounds of the c-2 side exhaust. Not too loud, but you knew what was coming just by the sounds. Not a big fan of the headers, 3-4" pipes with big heat shields and hanging low under the rockers. How difficult to adapt some c-2 pipes to the c3? Does anyone have any experience with this set up http://www.ebay.com/itm/181149607740...84.m1438.l2649. All thoughts & ideas welcomed. thanks.
Yes, I have done it, but on a 427 using the 2.5" pipes. It wasn't an original idea of mine, but it was as simple as slightly opening up the bend where the pipe goes under the frame in the "V" notch of a tree. Beautiful sound. PM me for a video of the end result, if interested.

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