Side pipes for my 71BB
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Side pipes for my 71BB
The motor is out for a complete balance job and cam change, my question is I want side pipes! My sanderson block hugger headers are center dump style, what will I need to make the change to side pipes and what should I go with , original or Hooker style. Please give me some direction! I want it loud, not wimpy....
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Re: Side pipes for my 71BB (JRSLS6)
I already had Dynomax Headers and was able to add the original style pipes.
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Re: Side pipes for my 71BB (467-Ratman)
I like those sidepipes mark, especially considering i have dynomax headers!! Where did you get them?? How much?? How do they sound, and how was the performance gain/loss. I have a 71 with a custom 350 as well, and would love that setup! Thnx,
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Re: Side pipes for my 71BB (467-Ratman)
Do your heads have "raised ports"?? If so, You may have need a custom fab job.
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I like those sidepipes mark, especially considering i have dynomax headers!! Where did you get them?? How much?? How do they sound, and how was the performance gain/loss. I have a 71 with a custom 350 as well, and would love that setup! Thnx,
Brandon
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They have fiberglass covers and chrome-plated. I sprung for the chrome ones and they are pricy! The fiberglass ones are much less expensive and can be painted to look original. The mufflers are stainless steel and are made by Allen's Mufflers. They have a nice low rumble at idle and are sorta loud at speed, but I love it. I can still hear the radio at 75 with the volume up. You need a creative muffler guy to match it all up with the Dynomax headers.
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Re: Side pipes for my 71BB (OHSIXX)
I like that look too. I think JCL can fit a 3 inch pipe under there too. I emailed him a while ago. I'll see if I can find it.
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Re: Side pipes for my 71BB (1970 Stingray)
BTW, for some reason those covers do not get hot. No burns!
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Re: Side pipes for my 71BB (1970 Stingray)
I unfortuantely have raised port Merlin heads, that makes a difference for sure. If I went with the hookers would they work with my existing block huggers?
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Re: Side pipes for my 71BB (467-Ratman)
I unfortuantely have raised port Merlin heads, that makes a difference for sure. If I went with the hookers would they work with my existing block huggers?
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Re: Side pipes for my 71BB (JRSLS6)
I would go with the Hooker Side pipes, you can go with different inserts to get the sound level you are after.