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| | | Re: chevy side pipe questions | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,286 | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,286 | I would hook my sidepipes up in a second if I could, but not legal here. They would get hot and might be annoying on long trips, but I love the sound. Even though mine are not hooked up they still rot out anyway, so I say go for it. Just start saving up for the next set. | | | Re: chevy side pipe questions | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,038 veteran | veteran Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,038 | Had them on my 76 Ford shorty. Absoluty friggin loved them, the sound looks and all. Now I will tell you the first thing I warned anybody about when getting in was "watch the pipes!" I will have them again. to sidepipes! Member Shenandoah Valley Vans Van = Party. Party + cool people = Vannin'. Lets go Vannin'!
| | | Re: chevy side pipe questions | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 134 member | OP member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 134 | I got mine installed. not hooked up yet though | | | Re: chevy side pipe questions | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 71 journeyman | journeyman Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 71 | I ran a separate exhaust with flowmaster 40 series mufflers cut out the back of the side pipe and ran it out there . to me they sound and look like they are hooked up. I also took the muffler out of the side pipe and filled them with spray foam insulation .my buddy tom did the same thing and his pipes are at least 10 years old no rusting on the collectors.he was putting new pipes on every 3 to 4 years before he did it that way .
Jim Keely Flyin' Dutchmen vans 78 Chevy G10 "The Shanna Marie" | | | Re: chevy side pipe questions | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 148 member | member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 148 | i've got some patriot siepipes, the shielded type. the problem is the glasspacs kept burning out. after 6-8 months or so, they begin to sound like a straight pipe at lower rpms. they sound great new.
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| | | Re: chevy side pipe questions | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 251 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: May 2012 Posts: 251 | This will probably be my first improvement to my van. After reading this post I see the alternatives as
1) Buy a set of side pipes and fit & use (will have to ship them) 2) Replicate side pipes look with tubing 3) Buy a set of side pipes and cut hole in back and route original exhaust through (will have to ship them)
Just spoke with my local exhaust shop. He builds custom exhaust all in stainless steel. So he says he can bring the pipes out from the back of the cat and to the sides at what ever length I want down each side..
I'm thinking in the long run the expense would be worth it as he uses nothing but stainless steel.
But should I make then the full length of the boards. I have a LWB (146in) g30 so that’s quite long? Im thinking maybe start from just behind the doors?
Is there anything I should be asking him that im missing?
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1994 5.7l Chevy G30 LWB & 2001 Landrover Defender 90 Truck Cab | | | Re: chevy side pipe questions | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,286 | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,286 | Another option stacks Mounted like sidepipes. Some have heatshields, and may be long enough for even a 146" WB van. It's kind of what I have, but mine are only for show, not hooked to the exhaust.
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| | | Re: chevy side pipe questions | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 671 addict | addict Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 671 | Hey All:
Just bought a set of 73"patriot 4 into one side pipes for my 79 Chevy van, Was wondering how you guys bolted/attached the pipes to the van body. Just want to make sure I do it the correct way. Photos helpful if possible.
Will be running separate exhaust with Flowmaster's with a turned pipe, cutting a hole in the back of the pipes and running through, like Jim Dutchman's van.
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