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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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I got my Stainless Works headers. No, I'm not complaining that it took so long. I told them to take care of others in the GP first, I could wait. Especially since I already have good long tubes on the car. But it was worth the wait, they are nice. I also got the R/T cats, connector pipes and a way-cool tee shirt! I'm looking forward to getting them on in the next few weeks. I'm also considering reinstalling the LT4 system I have at that time, sans the resonator. I like my PE system but just like to change things around every now and then. We'll see.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 12:13 AM
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Glad that you finally got them after working with Stainless Works to make the deal so great for so many folks

You're a class act.

I assume that you are going to do it yourself, I'd be interested in how many hours it takes for the turn-key operation even if it gets done over a series of sessions including the weldup to the C4 system. They sound nice & deep with the stock LT1 resonator & mufflers particularly between 1800 & 3200 and of course my car's never sounded like this at wot

Tell me what you think of the overall sound effect vs. your car today with the PE system

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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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Glad that you finally got them after working with Stainless Works to make the deal so great for so many folks

You're a class act.

I assume that you are going to do it yourself, I'd be interested in how many hours it takes for the turn-key operation even if it gets done over a series of sessions including the weldup to the C4 system. They sound nice & deep with the stock LT1 resonator & mufflers particularly between 1800 & 3200 and of course my car's never sounded like this at wot

Tell me what you think of the overall sound effect vs. your car today with the PE system
Thanks for the kind words. I've had headers with a stock system before and it sounded great with the modified engine. I think w/o the resonator it may sound just right. If I like it, I'll just save the PE system for my future LT4. It's really nothing to bolt these things on. Since I've already got headers, all of the adaptations have already been done. As far as the hook-up, I'll drive it to the muffler shop w/ open headers and let them do the welding. I get along good with the cops so if I got pulled over, I'm sure they wouldn't give me a ticket if I told them I was heading to the muffler shop. They're pretty cool around here. Besides, it wouldn't be any louder than the f'n Harleys that are allowed to run around w/o mufflers!
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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Awesome, cant wait to see pics once they are installed.
So what side of the bed are they on tonight?
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Awesome, cant wait to see pics once they are installed.
So what side of the bed are they on tonight?
I've got a big bed. One on each side, me in the middle!
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:20 AM
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You know why Harleys are so loud!
SO YOU CAN'T HEAR THEM RUST .
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Good luck with the install
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Awesome, cant wait to see pics once they are installed.
I think we may be waitng awhile for that
Congrats Chris, I am sure those are real nice headers.
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Originally Posted by mseven
I think we may be waitng awhile for that
Congrats Chris, I am sure those are real nice headers.
Actually, when I have the engine out soon, I'll hang them on and get some pics before it goes back in too, I promise!
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
Actually, when I have the engine out soon, I'll hang them on and get some pics before it goes back in too, I promise!
Looking forward to the pics.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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You know why Harleys always have Saddle Bags?

That's where they keep the 2 quarts of "topping off" oil.

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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
Actually, when I have the engine out soon, I'll hang them on and get some pics before it goes back in too, I promise!
Very Cool !! To be honest it would have been awhile for me to post any pics. If it wasn't for my girlfreind buying me a camera, hi-po parts outweighed the need of a camera.
Chris, What did you end up deciding on for the lower end parts list (c.i. etc.) ?
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Originally Posted by mseven
Very Cool !! To be honest it would have been awhile for me to post any pics. If it wasn't for my girlfreind buying me a camera, hi-po parts outweighed the need of a camera.
Chris, What did you end up deciding on for the lower end parts list (c.i. etc.) ?
Sent you a PM.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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Loud pipes save lives!! But I'd still wanna keep my hearing while driving around town. I heard of some member who made electric cut outs with the flick of the switch. Who was that???
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Sounds like they were worth waiting for
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by TriumphGT6
You know why Harleys always have Saddle Bags?

That's where they keep the 2 quarts of "topping off" oil.

GT6
What do Harleys and German shephards have in common?
They both like to ride in the back of pick-ups.

What's the difference between a Harley and a Hoover?
The position of the dirtbag.....
(Just kidding guys, I know you're not all dirtbags!)
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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Do a before and after dyno to see how the #s change with the different size headers! Would be good info.!
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Good luck with the headers. They should look great in the car.
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