SidePipe Question
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SidePipe Question
I am in the process of building a Big Block for my '78 Vette. Before I get back on the street I want to buy a set of Hooker Header Sidepipes. The Vette will be painted black and I want the sidepipes to have the chrome look. I like the idea of having them ceramic coated to keep the temps down.
My question is, should I buy a set of chrome pipes, and have them coated, or buy them directly from JetHot?
Someone suggested buying a set that is painted black, fit them to the Vette, then send them off to be coated.
What would you suggest?
Thanks!
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My question is, should I buy a set of chrome pipes, and have them coated, or buy them directly from JetHot?
Someone suggested buying a set that is painted black, fit them to the Vette, then send them off to be coated.
What would you suggest?
Thanks!
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If you're coating anyway, just go through Jet-Hot. Cheaper in the long run even if they are marginally higher. You save shipping two ways and those bad boys use B I G boxes.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by CGGorman
If you're coating anyway, just go through Jet-Hot. Cheaper in the long run even if they are marginally higher. You save shipping two ways and those bad boys use B I G boxes.
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Got mine from Jet-Hot. Good match with the aluminum wheels. Right now, I am waiting on a set of coated heat shield from www.cobrastuff.com so I can prevent the wife from getting burned (again).
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St. Jude Donor '09
I think each set of pipes and each car is a liiiiittle bit different, I've seen some where the rocker didn't need any trimming. Mine for example would probably clear the rocker on the drivers. side but the pass. needed a cut.......nothing under the car should be visible 
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Question: How did you guys slide the molding back into place?
I have not reinstalled my rocker moldings since the car is at the body shop right now. I am assuming that you have to trim the sidepipe mount bolts down to get the rocker molding in place. The only way I can see right now is to jack the car up, pull the rear wheels and slide the trim piece in from the rear.
I have not reinstalled my rocker moldings since the car is at the body shop right now. I am assuming that you have to trim the sidepipe mount bolts down to get the rocker molding in place. The only way I can see right now is to jack the car up, pull the rear wheels and slide the trim piece in from the rear.
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From: FL
Originally Posted by CGGorman
Steve, get some pics when they arrive! I'm in the exact same boat.
I was sorta planning to have these Jet-Hot coated...
From CobraAccessories.com, $250
I was sorta planning to have these Jet-Hot coated...
From CobraAccessories.com, $250
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by SteveG75
Question: How did you guys slide the molding back into place?
Burning Brakes
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From: Scottsboro Alabama
Originally Posted by SteveG75
Here are the Cobrastuff units. $200 Ceramic coated. Alex assured me that they would be good match for the Jet-Hot coating.
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From: Not Correctly Restored Stingray Fla.
Originally Posted by CGGorman
Steve, get some pics when they arrive! I'm in the exact same boat.
I was sorta planning to have these Jet-Hot coated...
From CobraAccessories.com, $250
I was sorta planning to have these Jet-Hot coated...
From CobraAccessories.com, $250
You do not need the stuff above.
Make sure to order the sidepipes with the coating on the inside also. Mine are coated inside & out. Even after driving a while you can touch them with the palm of your hand and not get burned.
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From: FL
Originally Posted by Older Than Dirt
Steve, what did he say about the clamps fitting the 4" hooker sidepipes? I think those are made for 3 1/2" pipe and add to that the thickness of the header wrap strips for the clamps.
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From: FL
Originally Posted by LOTAHP
You do not need the stuff above.
Make sure to order the sidepipes with the coating on the inside also. Mine are coated inside & out. Even after driving a while you can touch them with the palm of your hand and not get burned.
Make sure to order the sidepipes with the coating on the inside also. Mine are coated inside & out. Even after driving a while you can touch them with the palm of your hand and not get burned.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fairport NY
I would like to see a good picture of someone's sidepipes with the covers. I think the covers take away from the clean lines of the Hookers. Yes, I have a scar on the back of my leg from my sidepipes.
Burning Brakes
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From: Scottsboro Alabama
Originally Posted by Red73
I think the covers take away from the clean lines of the Hookers.
