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Feb 28, 2014 | 09:07 PM

jmb410

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Will this dual exhaust kit work?

Have a chance a picking up a Corvette Central dual exhaust kit still "in the box" at a good price however it's listed as the one for a 80-81 car. Would this work on my '79? Not concerned about the cat.

Feb 28, 2014 | 11:29 PM

qwank

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nope

unless you use a '80-'82 crossmember

Mar 1, 2014 | 05:38 PM

DUB

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nope

unless you use a '80-'82 crossmember

100% correct...transmission crossmembers are different. It could be modified....but why waste the time...get the right stuff.

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Mar 1, 2014 | 09:46 PM

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Yep, different transmission crossmember on the '80-'82 cars. Sorry, Charlie...only the best tuna get to be Starkist.

Scott

Mar 2, 2014 | 01:14 AM

jmb410

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Is there an exhaust system anybody could recommend then? I want to go with true duels.

Mar 2, 2014 | 09:16 AM

scottyp99

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Is there an exhaust system anybody could recommend then? I want to go with true duels.

Duels have been illegal in this country for well over 200 years!

Seriously, though, I have had a Corvette Central Exhaust system installed on my '80 'vette for about 6 years now, and I am still very happy with it. The only thing that you might consider a downside is that it comes with block-hugger headers.

Scott

Mar 2, 2014 | 09:17 AM

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Take a look in the Corvette Central catalog/website. I do believe they sell a "true dual" set-up for the '75-'79s.....

Mar 2, 2014 | 09:21 AM

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They do, and if you call them directly you can get the performance exhaust system without having to buy the shorty headers with it. Saves a few bucks if you already have long tube headers. You end up ordering it by individual part numbers instead of the "kit" number.

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Mar 2, 2014 | 11:40 AM

jmb410

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Duels have been illegal in this country for well over 200 years!

Darn spell check

ahahha

Mar 2, 2014 | 11:42 AM

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jmb410

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Ok, how about headers...seems to be a hundred choices. Suggestions?

Mar 2, 2014 | 11:50 AM

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here are the part numbers for the Magnaflow system, it's sitting in my garage now.

Qty: 1
Item: 323737-MAG
Description: 4SPD 2-2 1/2EXH SYS-MAGNAF MUF
**** The above set consists of the following: ****
Qty: 1
Item: 322417
Description: 2-2 1/2" FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

Qty: 1
Item: 323066
Description: 2 1/2" HIDE-AWAY MAGNAFLOW MUF

Qty: 1
Item: 323547
Description: 2 1/2" 4SPD INTERMEDIATE PIPE

Mar 2, 2014 | 11:55 AM

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Is there an exhaust system anybody could recommend then? I want to go with true duels.

I would have a local shop bend/weld/install with your (choice of) headers, mufflers and tips.

Mar 2, 2014 | 01:03 PM

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I would have a local shop bend/weld/install with your (choice of) headers, mufflers and tips.

Might not be able to do so....Federal law prohibits a shop to remove a catalytic converter.

Mar 2, 2014 | 01:07 PM

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Ok, how about headers...seems to be a hundred choices. Suggestions?

The CC system comes with block-hugger headers. My suggestion is to use them.

Scott

Mar 2, 2014 | 01:47 PM

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Would this setup work OK with my TH350?

Mar 2, 2014 | 02:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jmb410

Would this setup work OK with my TH350?

this is for an auto tranny

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....5Z50000050G~~~

Mar 2, 2014 | 02:20 PM

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I bought the Corvette Central Exhaust system for my 1973 coupe, as a three piece kit (Corvette Central muffler not the flow master muffler and two piece exhaust pipe). I also bought the tips, hanger, additional clamps, heat riser spacer, etc... all in the high performance 2 1/2" style system for a 4 speed. I love the system, if I had to do it over I'd buy from Corvette Central again. One piece of advice, I bought my system off the auction style web site (the starting letter is e... for a fixed price). I mention this because it came with free shipping (when I checked into ordering direct I would have had to pay shipping), all system numbers were exactly the same number and the overall system was ~$45 cheaper on the auction site. Overall I figure I saved another ~$100 buy purchasing this way. Great service and friendly customer service (I talked via auction site mail to be sure to get everything correct and all required parts, clamps, etc....). Lots of luck, Russ

Mar 2, 2014 | 08:29 PM

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jmb410

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Originally Posted by Capt. Shark

this is for an auto tranny

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....5Z50000050G~~~

Thanks for the link!
Do you like theses mufflers?

Mar 3, 2014 | 01:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jmb410

Thanks for the link!
Do you like theses mufflers?

Right now I've got just the stock hideaways, they are pretty tame. In the next couple of weeks, it's being replaced with the CC dual system without the cat. Should sound much better, I'll let you know.

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