Don't mind me
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Elizabeth New Jersey
Don't mind me
Hi again guys!
I just bought me a 76 stingray! FINALY! it's been my dream for a long time, anyway I'm only 19, and have very low mechanical, and technical knowledge so I'm gonna be bugging you guys alot from now on to help me out, please don't mind me if I seem like a noob, or ignorant about some stuff because I am, but I'm a fast learner
Ok first thing I wanna work on, is install side exuast on my 76, Never done that before so not sure if I could do it by my self or will it be too hard, would be great if you guys could provide me with tools needed, and some places where I can get the parts I need from
thanks!
Edit: I really, really, really rather do it myself than taking it to a mechanic for 2 reason.
#1 It's my baby, and no one loves her more than me.
#2 I won't learn if someone else does it for me.
I just bought me a 76 stingray! FINALY! it's been my dream for a long time, anyway I'm only 19, and have very low mechanical, and technical knowledge so I'm gonna be bugging you guys alot from now on to help me out, please don't mind me if I seem like a noob, or ignorant about some stuff because I am, but I'm a fast learner
Ok first thing I wanna work on, is install side exuast on my 76, Never done that before so not sure if I could do it by my self or will it be too hard, would be great if you guys could provide me with tools needed, and some places where I can get the parts I need from
thanks!Edit: I really, really, really rather do it myself than taking it to a mechanic for 2 reason.
#1 It's my baby, and no one loves her more than me.
#2 I won't learn if someone else does it for me.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Montreal QC
There is no such a thing as stupis guestion, there is just stupid answers... 
I guess that side exhaust mounting is not too big project to start, but it might be good to have somebody there to do it with you to get a good start. 
I guess that side exhaust mounting is not too big project to start, but it might be good to have somebody there to do it with you to get a good start.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: absecon nj
Which side exhaust are you looking for,stock style or hooker sidepipes,if hookers are what your looking for then go to www.summitracing.com i got mine in black.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: San Francisco, CA
Congratulations! A few words of wisdom from an old guy (I hated this kind of thing when I was your age.)
1. Check to see if modifying exhaust is legal in New Jersey.
2. Make a list of all the stuff the car NEEDS and consider prioritizing. Side exhaust are extremely cool, but they are not cheap and if you haven't looked at your brakes etc. yet, you might want to start there.
Now that I have given you this advice, you can ignore it and order those side pipes!
1. Check to see if modifying exhaust is legal in New Jersey.
2. Make a list of all the stuff the car NEEDS and consider prioritizing. Side exhaust are extremely cool, but they are not cheap and if you haven't looked at your brakes etc. yet, you might want to start there.
Now that I have given you this advice, you can ignore it and order those side pipes!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Elizabeth New Jersey
Hehehe, advice taken sir! Also I wanted to know something my 76 came with pretty much every option possible except A/C is it possible to add this? How much would it cost, and how hard would it be?
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2002
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From: Wisconsin
You don't have A/C? I consider you lucky. It's just unnecessary weight. It wouldn't work at this point anyways :p
I'd check all the suspension bushings, joints, steering, and brakes out first. After that modify. Or if you're like me, when fixing something upgrade it.
I'd check all the suspension bushings, joints, steering, and brakes out first. After that modify. Or if you're like me, when fixing something upgrade it.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: York PA
Originally Posted by R. Bruno
1. Check to see if modifying exhaust is legal in New Jersey.
If they do, and if you have to get tested, the side exhaust will not be an option as you need the catylitic converter. Make sure your car is safe before you start looking to make it cool. I bought my car when I was 19 and I have a feeling I know what you are thinking 
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