Side Pipe recomendation
Hello Newbie here,
Just picked up a project 72 4-speed and was looking at adding side pipes. Can anyone recommend a middle of the road set of pipes that wont break the bank yet have a good sound? Thank you. |
Originally Posted by 72flatwindow
(Post 1593536290)
Hello Newbie here,
Just picked up a project 72 4-speed and was looking at adding side pipes. Can anyone recommend a middle of the road set of pipes that wont break the bank yet have a good sound? Thank you. |
Doug's . . .
They were reasonably priced (Ceramic), went in without too much hassle, no alterations other than some minor notching at the rocker panel trim. The inserts and the motor build, will determine how it sounds. I went with the middle of the road inserts and couldn't be happier with the sound. Full-flow will definitely bark loud, reverse flow is very quiet, but robs a little bit of horsepower. 73 L-48 automatic. http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps3ah2cor7.jpg |
Thank you for the info. Nice looking car.
Jerry
Originally Posted by imariver
(Post 1593538780)
Doug's . . .
They were reasonably priced (Ceramic), went in without too much hassle, no alterations other than some minor notching at the rocker panel trim. The inserts and the motor build, will determine how it sounds. I went with the middle of the road inserts and couldn't be happier with the sound. Full-flow will definitely bark loud, reverse flow is very quiet, but robs a little bit of horsepower. 73 L-48 automatic. http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps3ah2cor7.jpg |
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My 72 has Hooker super comp headers and sidepipes.. with shields to keep from getting leg burns.. For me and the kids..
You can decide what inserts you want.. I didn't install them but as I understand it all that needed to be cut was a little off the rockers. |
Originally Posted by 72flatwindow
(Post 1593536290)
Hello Newbie here,
Just picked up a project 72 4-speed and was looking at adding side pipes. Can anyone recommend a middle of the road set of pipes that wont break the bank yet have a good sound? Thank you. dont mind the mess i was doing carpet at the time. |
I have heard good things about Billy Boat sidepipes, double wall construction so you don't get burned.
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Originally Posted by Richard Daugird
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I have heard good things about Billy Boat sidepipes, double wall construction so you don't get burned.
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Originally Posted by BBExhaust!
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We do indeed have some insulated side pipes for the C3.
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On my 3rd set of Hooker side mounts, but owned my C3 for 44 yrs. The last set brought had a right side collector welded incorrectly. Problem has been corrected but if you go with the Hookers, check them out as soon as they arrive. Using Sweet Thunder 2 1/4 inch inside diameter inserts. When I brought them, 2 1/2 inch id was also available and glad I went with the smaller size. These inserts are not for the faint of heart, but by the same token, their low restriction and sound freaking great even with a mild cam.
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Doug's.
Can't beat the sound of sidepipes IMO |
Originally Posted by 72flatwindow
(Post 1593536290)
Hello Newbie here,
Just picked up a project 72 4-speed and was looking at adding side pipes. Can anyone recommend a middle of the road set of pipes that wont break the bank yet have a good sound? Thank you. I have the Hooker copied Chinese made polished stainless side pipe headers with classic chamber exhaust with corvette chambered inserts. They fit very easy and well with a dimple required (very common) on a tube at the steering box and another at the idler. My memory of exact brand escapes me however same as OBX some one here may recall what the brand was as it was common on eBay just as OBX. I wrapped my inserts with a fiberglass blanket and then wrapped over with header tape before installing. Reduced the danger of someone being burned on the side pipe. |
Originally Posted by Aggitated Monkey
(Post 1593661063)
I have the Hooker copied Chinese made polished stainless side pipe headers
My memory of exact brand escapes me however same as OBX some one here may recall what the brand was as it was common on eBay just as OBX. |
I went with OBX $800-$900 on e-bay. I have had them for the last four years no problems.http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/...ps818644dc.jpg
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Originally Posted by Richard Daugird
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I hate to buy Chinese, but I was considering it when they were only $800. Now they are $1600-$1800, I'll spend a bit more and get USA made, thank you very much.
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Billy Boat makes his from stainless, double walled as well.
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Originally Posted by Richard Daugird
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I hate to buy Chinese, but I was considering it when they were only $800. Now they are $1600-$1800,Attachment 48045645 I'll spend a bit more and get USA made, thank you very Attachment 48045645much.
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Thank you all for the great info. Great resource for someone new to the Corvette world.
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Summit cheapos...
Summit cheapo's. Takes a little retro engineering but cost less than 300 bucks.
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