Removing OBX Side Pipe Resonators
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Removing OBX Side Pipe Resonators
I am about to purchase OBX side pipes with resonators (because I can't find any without.) I have done a lot of searching and haven't really seen anything other than, they are a bitch to remove because they have 5 tack welds on them. 2 on one side and 3 on the other.
Anyone have any suggestions or instructions on how to get these things out. I am guessing maybe using a dremel, but not sure how much room I will have to work with since the resonators will probably be recessed into the pipe. Thanks
Anyone have any suggestions or instructions on how to get these things out. I am guessing maybe using a dremel, but not sure how much room I will have to work with since the resonators will probably be recessed into the pipe. Thanks
Last edited by Bfail; Jul 20, 2014 at 04:32 PM.
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I am about to purchase OBX side pipes with resonators (because I can't find any without.) I have done a lot of searching and haven't really seen anything other than, they are a bitch to remove because they have 5 tack welds on them. 2 on one side and 3 on the other.
Anyone have any suggestions or instructions on how to get these things out. I am guessing maybe using a dremel, but not sure how much room I will have to work with since the resonators will probably be recessed into the pipe. Thanks
Anyone have any suggestions or instructions on how to get these things out. I am guessing maybe using a dremel, but not sure how much room I will have to work with since the resonators will probably be recessed into the pipe. Thanks
EBay was out of sbc ones when I looked last week.
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Sorry to be blunt, but are you here to troll, or did you actually have some insight for me? Maybe a link to these options you found would be helpful.
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Here is a link to a simple Google search (Google.com) I typed in "OBX corvette side pipes" and then I selected "shopping" Its that easy.
The first company on the list is the racing part depot. That's where I bought mine almost two years ago.
http://www.google.com/webhp?client=ms-android-acer&source=android-home#q=obx+corvette+side+pipe&tbm=shop
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Not trolling at all. You stated you can't find any without the resonators and implied everyone was out of them, but they are are for sale from many vendors online. I guess I just take for granted that people who belong to forums also know how to use a search engine like google.
Here is a link to a simple Google search (Google.com) I typed in "OBX corvette side pipes" and then I selected "shopping" Its that easy.
The first company on the list is the racing part depot. That's where I bought mine almost two years ago.
http://www.google.com/webhp?client=m...+pipe&tbm=shop
Here is a link to a simple Google search (Google.com) I typed in "OBX corvette side pipes" and then I selected "shopping" Its that easy.
The first company on the list is the racing part depot. That's where I bought mine almost two years ago.
http://www.google.com/webhp?client=m...+pipe&tbm=shop
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Not trolling at all. You stated you can't find any without the resonators and implied everyone was out of them, but they are are for sale from many vendors online. I guess I just take for granted that people who belong to forums also know how to use a search engine like google.
Here is a link to a simple Google search (Google.com) I typed in "OBX corvette side pipes" and then I selected "shopping" Its that easy.
The first company on the list is the racing part depot. That's where I bought mine almost two years ago.
http://www.google.com/webhp?client=m...+pipe&tbm=shop
Here is a link to a simple Google search (Google.com) I typed in "OBX corvette side pipes" and then I selected "shopping" Its that easy.
The first company on the list is the racing part depot. That's where I bought mine almost two years ago.
http://www.google.com/webhp?client=m...+pipe&tbm=shop
Back to your search query though. If you put in "OBX corvette side pipes" and select shopping, you will see that those links lead you to "out of stock" items. BB is in stock, but SB is out of stock. If you have any other links or searches that yield a meaningful discussion, please do share and prove me wrong. I'm all about eating humble pie.
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Im not trying to get into a pissing match with you, but I worked for Google for 3 years, so I think I am rather well versed when it comes to utilizing their search engine.
Back to your search query though. If you put in "OBX corvette side pipes" and select shopping, you will see that those links lead you to "out of stock" items. BB is in stock, but SB is out of stock. If you have any other links or searches that yield a meaningful discussion, please do share and prove me wrong. I'm all about eating humble pie.
Back to your search query though. If you put in "OBX corvette side pipes" and select shopping, you will see that those links lead you to "out of stock" items. BB is in stock, but SB is out of stock. If you have any other links or searches that yield a meaningful discussion, please do share and prove me wrong. I'm all about eating humble pie.
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These guys seem to have some SBC ones but I didn't go through the order process so I don't know for sure.
http://www.dragtimes.com/parts/OBX-Sidemount-Headers-w-Side-Pipes-63-82-Chevy-Corvette-C2-C3-SBC-Small-Block_171190278773.html
This ones not a dealer but the price is good so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/151360346132?item=151360346132&vectorid= 229466
http://www.dragtimes.com/parts/OBX-Sidemount-Headers-w-Side-Pipes-63-82-Chevy-Corvette-C2-C3-SBC-Small-Block_171190278773.html
This ones not a dealer but the price is good so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/151360346132?item=151360346132&vectorid= 229466
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These guys seem to have some SBC ones but I didn't go through the order process so I don't know for sure.
http://www.dragtimes.com/parts/OBX-S...190278773.html
This ones not a dealer but the price is good so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/1513603...ectorid=229466
http://www.dragtimes.com/parts/OBX-S...190278773.html
This ones not a dealer but the price is good so far.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/1513603...ectorid=229466
