just installed OE side exhaust
Burning Brakes
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From: Johnston Iowa
Re: just installed OE side exhaust (silver69)
I bet it looks nice!!!!!
I love the way the factory sides looked on the 69's.
Do you have some pics and a little more information?
How about where did you purchase everything from?
I would like to see and hear about it.
Thanks...
I love the way the factory sides looked on the 69's.
Do you have some pics and a little more information?
How about where did you purchase everything from?
I would like to see and hear about it.
Thanks...
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Yorba Linda CA
Re: just installed OE side exhaust (James)
I bought the pipes, hangers and insulation from Paragon. The covers are used originals, one from ebay and one from a local vette reseller. The installation was very easy only modification was cutting away part of the lower fender edge. I haven't addressed the rear valance yet, I'll probably just fill it and the quarters in. The car is an L46 4 speed convertible. As soon as I figure how to attach photos I'll post a few.
Steve
Steve
Le Mans Master
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From: absecon nj
Re: just installed OE side exhaust (silver69)
I just swapped mine over too but i used 3 inch pipe instead and no mufflers and boy it is loud,you know vancors sells a panel that goes back in the rear to cover the exuast up so you dont have to fiberglass anything.You have any pictures of it yet?
[Modified by patsnitrovette, 3:22 PM 11/4/2002]
[Modified by patsnitrovette, 3:22 PM 11/4/2002]
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Yorba Linda CA
Re: just installed OE side exhaust (patsnitrovette)
Not having any luck with uploading pictures. I'll try again later.....
Did you say 3" with no muffler? I can only imagine how loud yours must be!!
Did you say 3" with no muffler? I can only imagine how loud yours must be!!
Le Mans Master
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From: absecon nj
Re: just installed OE side exhaust (silver69)
if ya can send them to me and ill post them if you want,and yes its tooo loud ill have to put inserts or mufflers in the pipes im sure.
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From: NorCal
Re: just installed OE side exhaust (silver69)
Can you see how green (with envy) I am from there? Mine originally came with them, but are long gone. It had worn out Thrush side pipes when I got it, and I made a set of 4" pipes that incorporate a glasspack on each side. I have to re-paint them occasionally, but it was cheap and they are not as loud as the factorey pipes. Way hotter, though! Congrats!
Hans
[Modified by Wrencher, 4:35 PM 11/4/2002]
Hans
[Modified by Wrencher, 4:35 PM 11/4/2002]
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