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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 09:28 PM
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New to the Corvette world. Recently purchase 1975 corvette 350 Small Block.
Previous owner had installed headers and side pipes on the vehicle.
I am in need to replace the one side pipe extension (chrome) on drivers side.
Question ? Where can I get just one chrome side pipe and what do I need to know on how to order one. Told to me that I will need the inside muffler baffles inserted in the pipe extension. Any help appreciated.
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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BigClaw
New to the Corvette world. Recently purchase 1975 corvette 350 Small Block.
Previous owner had installed headers and side pipes on the vehicle.
I am in need to replace the one side pipe extension (chrome) on drivers side.
Question ? Where can I get just one chrome side pipe and what do I need to know on how to order one. Told to me that I will need the inside muffler baffles inserted in the pipe extension. Any help appreciated.
Depends on who made the side pipes. You can buy Hooker side pipes through any of the major distributors. Inserts, there is much discussion on what works and doesn't. I have basically glass packs in my exhaust and think the sound is like a heavenly choir. Some.. like my wife... think I made it this way just to annoy her. I also have a set(ish) (I cut them apart to see what they looked like inside) of the most restrictive inserts - they do quiet the car down, but at a huge loss in power.

Without inserts, it amplifies the sound.... to the point that I literally could not hear myself think when it was idling.
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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 04:28 AM
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I am thinking about drilling some holes in the inserts to make the exhaust as loud as the blower lol
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