you did an awesome job on creating those
side pipes
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side pipes
i really like the idea of side pipes on a c4. does anyone know whats involved to do this? just a set of pipes and custom bent tubing? any pics would be good. my exhaust now is burning the rear bumper and is time for a new more unrestrictive one anyway
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Not any more - can't get sideefects new anymore. You might be able to find them used.
There isnt any other option, the engine sits back too far to make it workable and keep the cats.
Some folks have gone straight out and dump down right after the diff.
There isnt any other option, the engine sits back too far to make it workable and keep the cats.
Some folks have gone straight out and dump down right after the diff.
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i emailed that company anyway to see, but if anybody has done this let me know, id really like to talk to you and see what you did,and if removing the cats is what it takes i have no problem with that, i heard that they were way to restrictive anyways
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Don't let the guy at Lawrence-Keech lead you on. I'd be shocked to see 'em make a set again. It's been over 6yrs out-of-production.
I bought my set used. There may have been a set in the 4sale section that didn't get sold this year too.
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91GreatWhiteShark - That is so cool and neat!
One day you need to get it up in the air and show us how you routed those pipes.
Damn that looks sweet!
One day you need to get it up in the air and show us how you routed those pipes.
Damn that looks sweet!
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Thank you both for the nice compliments! I had fun with the project and it turned out better than I actually anticipated. With the help from my buddies at the muffler shop, they really pulled it off. The mandel bends were a must for the tight bends and clearances. I will definitely take some pics of it underside when I can free up some time. Jorge
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that helps a bit, thanks. are the actual pipes off a c3 or something? or are those custom too, and did you have to modify the mounting points? but yea, my confidence went way up seeing it done, i'll get going on it within the next month or so when i get some cash
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For older cars that dont need cats (I think I will do this when mine no longer needs an inspection) I would modify a set of headers to come out the side like the old cars, that way you have 4 1 3/4" tubes under the car instead of 1 3" tube, and then the tubes collect into one on the outside like the older Vettes. More ground clearance.
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For older cars that dont need cats (I think I will do this when mine no longer needs an inspection) I would modify a set of headers to come out the side like the old cars, that way you have 4 1 3/4" tubes under the car instead of 1 3" tube, and then the tubes collect into one on the outside like the older Vettes. More ground clearance.
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Here is a small sound clip. Sorry the audio is a little distorted. I'll get some better sound clips later. This was a pre-dyno run. A friend a mine is a college automotive professor and he was just trying out his new dyno toy. We didn't make any serious pulls because the dyno was acting up, but I at least wanted to share what the exhaust sounds like with the setup. Thanks you for viewing, Jorge
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i am not seeing the draw to having these. they look outof place on these cars. they follow no lines. i think the only reason they fit so well on the c2's and 3's is the ground clearnce and these filled the gap which isn't the case on these cars. they already look low in that area.
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i am not seeing the draw to having these. they look outof place on these cars. they follow no lines. i think the only reason they fit so well on the c2's and 3's is the ground clearnce and these filled the gap which isn't the case on these cars. they already look low in that area.
