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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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Real mixed bag here, don't like the stories about rust etc. Ceramic ( Jet Hot ) cloating in black either flat or glossy is an option I am considering now
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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Motorhead. I could fab you some sidepipes you would love,plus they would add major power,unlike the hookers that make less power than a conventional header.I know not a popular statement but a proven fact on the dragstrip.Every car that I know of gained 3 tenths or better when they changed over.The hookers look beautiful but I myself cant stop thinking about that performance loss.Dont believe me call scott shafiroff or some others that use to race them they know first hand. Just an option let me know. I will take some pics of my system.
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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I'll send you an IM thanks for the offer
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by big632
Every car that I know of gained 3 tenths or better when they changed over.
I gained .5sec and 5mph (consistent 15.2 to a 14.66) by removing the very restrictive hooker mufflers, MotorHead mentioned that he is going to go with JCL baffles which are much better. I'd be interested in seeing your side pipes.

BTW MotorHead: I recommend ceramic cote black for your car.
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Jughead
FWIW...Mark's69bb has sterling headers and chrome side tubes.
The pic is big so you can see exactly what they look like!
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