side pipes
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Sounds like normal Hooker or Dougs side pipe headers
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...make/chevrolet
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...make/chevrolet
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Yes I think I have a clue.
those tubes are for the engine exhaust gasses to flow through.
Commonly referred to as headers.
those tubes are for the engine exhaust gasses to flow through.
Commonly referred to as headers.
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Can you post the photo? Your description is confusing.
Here's an 80 with side pipes, normally aspirated.
If they were pointed forward inside the engine compartment, they were likely for a turbo setup, like the one in this thread.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...strip-car.html
Here's an 80 with side pipes, normally aspirated.
If they were pointed forward inside the engine compartment, they were likely for a turbo setup, like the one in this thread.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...strip-car.html
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I beleave the O P is viewing the 'Hooker style' sidepipes from the outside of the car, referencing the collector on the outside where the four head pipes appear to be " going inside" under the rocker panel..
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So what you saw is normal for that style.
Many other cars and trucks run that style side exhaust also. ,
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So what you saw is normal for that style.
Many other cars and trucks run that style side exhaust also. ,
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