"sidepipes"

JCL · 07-28-01, 10:08 PM

CURIOUS!WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT PUTTING HOOKER STYLE SIDEPIPES ON C4'S?? YES! NO! MAYBE! THANKS, JCL

07-28-01, 10:20 PM

want to put sidepipes on my 79 also. are they hard to get for that year?...Dar

Ken · 07-28-01, 10:24 PM

Oh man, I've often thought about how to do something like that.

But the reality, or common sense, kicks-in and I remember the loudness, heat, etc. that goes with such a set-up. Mine allow conversation and listening to music at highway speeds possible, and I don't burn my legs.

I probably

give up some breathing to the header style exhaust, but it breathes as well as, if not better than, most other muffler systems on the market.

<JMHO>

I have really thought about running the exhaust from the cat directly to the side exits ahead of the rear wheels. This would eliminate the silencer capsule this is used under the side covers. I would still use the panels for effect.

JCL · 07-28-01, 11:03 PM

DORIS. NOT REALLY. HOOKER MAKES THE WHOLE SET UP AND SUMMIT PROBABLY HAS THE BEST PRICE. HAVE TO CALL THOUGH, IT'S NOT IN THE CATALOG. KEEP ME POSTED IF YOU DO TRY IT!! 1987 Z51 LOOKS LIKE A SLICK SET UP. BUT COULD YOU SEE THOSE PIPES GLEAMING IN CHROME. OR BETTER YET STAINLESS STEEL!! WOW.

Ken · 07-28-01, 11:08 PM

Anything is possible...

07-29-01, 02:53 AM

thanks guys for the input appreciate it. jcl i really like the way u put it. ken has a point to i no shes like ridin in a brick oven now espically wen its hot out oh boy! wat to do. probaly gona do it. still thinkin on it will let u know jcl how it turns out when i do it. thanx...Dar:s :s :s

JT ZR-Won · 07-29-01, 05:18 PM

I've got a very old issue of a '90 V-12 ZR-1 Titled "Conan the Corvette" somewhere..........& it has the older style sidepipes on it. It is very cool looking. I'll see if I can find that issue.....

Jay

Ken · 07-29-01, 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by JT ZR-Won
I've got a very old issue of a '90 V-12 ZR-1 Titled "Conan the Corvette" somewhere...

There we go again Jay, I know I've got that issue too, but just where...??? The Ryan Falconner Corvette, right?

Ken

07-29-01, 10:03 PM

Jay and Ken if u could find the issue on conan the vette do ya think you guys could mail it to me i will send it right back to you in the mail. i would realy like to see that 90 vette sounds good. thanx again guys for your help. Dar:s

JT ZR-Won · 07-29-01, 10:58 PM

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Originally posted by 1987 Z51

There we go again Jay, I know I've got that issue too, but just where...??? The Ryan Falconner Corvette, right?

Ken

Ken, that is the issue.....but where oh where could it be

I think a friend of mine has it actually..........i'll have to get that one back.......

Jay

07-30-01, 01:23 AM

this is not about the pipes. but it is a question. this is such a great site everyone is so helpfull. how do u go about makin a donation to cca. i know it use to be on the home page but i can't seem to find now. Thanx Dar

Ken · 07-30-01, 02:49 AM

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Originally posted by doris anderson
how do u go about makin a donation to cca.

Doris, I assume that you mean the CAC and not the CCA ("Corvette Clubs of America").

If this is what you mean: "Help support the Corvette Action Center and become one of our Sponsors or Community Vendors!"; that comes from the supporting vendors page. I don't know of another link for something like that.

If you want to make a contribution to the Corvette Action Center, I suggest you get in touch with Rob, our illustrious Administrator. I'm sure he'll be glad to help you with your contribution.

Thank you for keeping the CACC in your thoughts.

Ken

07-30-01, 12:37 PM

yea ken that is wat i mean cacc contribution half asleep when writing that. i will get intouch with rob. thanx again Dar

BigRed · 07-30-01, 02:50 PM

HEY I got a question

Does anyone remember when the New Ford F150 came out (1997 I think)>??
They had they're pipes routed in front of rear wheels BUT they quicky discontinued them (form of a Recall!!) because the Soot and water Stained the rear wheels!!!!(which were not fixed)
I see lots of those trucks with the pipes out the rear now but they all of stained wheels

Would the same thing happen of my vette???

Tom Bryant · 07-30-01, 05:22 PM

I hope this isn't too big. Pun intented. The Falconer was a V12 big block used in aircraft. I'm told they made a V12 small block too. It may have been installed in a ZR1. I dodn't remember.

Tom