do you see any problems
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From: springstead wi
do you see any problems
After 30 years my exhaust is shot so over the winter I have been looking at a bunch of them but don't want to spend a 1000 bucks . I have a 1976 350 built pretty good with blackjack headers . The guy that works on my car talked me into 1974 big block chambered exhaust system said it will bolt right on and I will be able to put my tire carrier back on . Good or bad ?
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Big block = Good,
Chambered exhaust = Bad. I know more than 1 guy who took the chambered off because it was too loud. I have personally heard them on a small block and they are obnoxious, I could only imagine how loud they would be on big block.
Get SS exhaust and you only have to it once in a lifetime. In dry conditions aluminized pipes will last just about as long
Chambered exhaust = Bad. I know more than 1 guy who took the chambered off because it was too loud. I have personally heard them on a small block and they are obnoxious, I could only imagine how loud they would be on big block.
Get SS exhaust and you only have to it once in a lifetime. In dry conditions aluminized pipes will last just about as long
Last edited by MotorHead; Mar 21, 2016 at 10:12 AM.
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To start with, if you have a 350, you cannot put a big block exhaust system on it. The head pipes are different, and won't line up with the small block exhaust manifolds. You can buy cambered systems made for small blocks.
I have to agree that chambered is load, so it depends on what you like. Personally, I like them, but them I spend a lot of time around race cars with open exhaust.
I have to agree that chambered is load, so it depends on what you like. Personally, I like them, but them I spend a lot of time around race cars with open exhaust.
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To start with, if you have a 350, you cannot put a big block exhaust system on it. The head pipes are different, and won't line up with the small block exhaust manifolds. You can buy cambered systems made for small blocks.
I have to agree that chambered is load, so it depends on what you like. Personally, I like them, but them I spend a lot of time around race cars with open exhaust.
I have to agree that chambered is load, so it depends on what you like. Personally, I like them, but them I spend a lot of time around race cars with open exhaust.
if you're comfortable with the sound.Good luck... GUSTO
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From: springstead wi
Told him I wanted to go to a 2 1/2 . So he told me what to get on the pipes plus he said to get header buddies . He did my trailing arms last year and that went down without a hitch . And he says there wont be any problems with this . I am a little worried about the sound . The ones ive listen to on the net don't seem that bad unless you jump on it , but im in a area with a lot of woods and not many big towns around . So we will see .
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Told him I wanted to go to a 2 1/2 . So he told me what to get on the pipes plus he said to get header buddies . He did my trailing arms last year and that went down without a hitch . And he says there wont be any problems with this . I am a little worried about the sound . The ones ive listen to on the net don't seem that bad unless you jump on it , but im in a area with a lot of woods and not many big towns around . So we will see .
One of the local shops I deal with, likes to put chambered systems on everything he restores (except NCRS cars). A few times they've been to loud for the owners, or their wives, and he's added gas packs were the stock mufflers would go, to tone them down just a little.
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[QUOTE=MotorHead;1591818765]Big block = Good,
Chambered exhaust = Bad. I know more than 1 guy who took the chambered off because it was too loud. I have personally heard them on a small block and they are obnoxious, I could only imagine how loud they would be on big block.
I disagree with this. Chambered does not = bad. I have chambered exhaust and headers on my 76 with a mildly built 350 and I think it sounds awesome. It's not too loud or obnoxious at all. I get a lot of compliments on the sound and the lope of the cam is music to my ears.
Chambered exhaust = Bad. I know more than 1 guy who took the chambered off because it was too loud. I have personally heard them on a small block and they are obnoxious, I could only imagine how loud they would be on big block.
I disagree with this. Chambered does not = bad. I have chambered exhaust and headers on my 76 with a mildly built 350 and I think it sounds awesome. It's not too loud or obnoxious at all. I get a lot of compliments on the sound and the lope of the cam is music to my ears.
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Picked one of these up this winter--will install this summer, with a set of dynomax super turbo mufflers...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ho...model/corvette
They are only 2.25, not 2.5, but they are mandrel bent, so will flow very well on a stock, or slightly modified motor (small cam upgrade, headers, intake and carb)...
Price is great for a direct bolt in as well...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ho...model/corvette
They are only 2.25, not 2.5, but they are mandrel bent, so will flow very well on a stock, or slightly modified motor (small cam upgrade, headers, intake and carb)...
Price is great for a direct bolt in as well...
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No one can tell you if the chambered exhaust is too loud. That's a personal thing and only you can decide that for yourself. With that said, I think they are too loud. I have a small block with Hooker headers and I adapted a full 2 1/2" system from Corvette Central. I like them because the fit exactly like the factory system so you don't have to compromise ground clearance or appearance. If you want a little more sound, they also offer the system with Magnaflow mufflers. And the whole system is only about $400. I've had mine on the car for about 20 years. In that time the mufflers have rusted out once, but they come with a lifetime warranty and CC replaced them for me. Just had to pay shipping o return the old ones.
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We offer a nice catback for the stingray (#16710) thats well under $1k. Rather than chambered, ours use a straight-through design for the best performance and longevity. Our exhausts are generally pretty conservative volume-wise, so you can get that deep growl without worrying about wifes/neighbors/police.
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We offer a nice catback for the stingray (#16710) thats well under $1k. Rather than chambered, ours use a straight-through design for the best performance and longevity. Our exhausts are generally pretty conservative volume-wise, so you can get that deep growl without worrying about wifes/neighbors/police.
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Had my exhaust put on today took about 2 hours he said there were no problems. To me sounds great and i am getting to be a old man , rumbles at idle , not much louder then my old one when cruising , but when you jump on it , it will get your attention .