Author Topic: Tips choosen and fitted (Read 18086 times)

RJ7868 · « **on:** January 15, 2007, 06:38:08 PM »

I am looking at doing an upgrade to my exhaust system sometime and would like to see what other people are running on the rear of thier Vet.

This is what I have at the moment:

Thunder Kiss · « **Reply #1 on:** January 15, 2007, 09:02:06 PM »

Double walled stainless steel:

VET-005 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 15, 2007, 10:28:09 PM »

Stick to duelies on both sides as those single ones in the pics above just don't look right on a vette.

RJ7868 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 15, 2007, 11:05:35 PM »

I was thinking of exhaust tips that look like these:

I am hoping to find a C4 that has already this type of tip, to see what it would look like on mine before spending the money.

RJ7868 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 15, 2007, 11:12:48 PM »

I was speaking to an exhaust shop today about building a complete system from Extractors to exhaust tips. He asked me a question that someone here maybe able to help me with. He asked, does an 1984 Corvette legally need to have a Catalytic Converter in the system?

Can anyone answer this question for me as well????

nifty · « **Reply #5 on:** January 15, 2007, 11:27:51 PM »

if its a factory option and runs unleaded i would say yes.

Cameron 77C3 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2007, 12:21:26 AM »

Me thinks nifty is right. My 77 beast is suppose to have them, but some how they forgot to put them on when my exhaust was done. Just don't know how that happened ;43

VET-005 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:53:57 AM »

Any thing that runs unleaded from the factory is required to have a cat. If you are unlucky enough to be pulled up buy a mobile RTA station and tested and you do not have one on the car or not a functioning one for those guys who put a broom stick through the guts expect a fine of around $4000.
So personally i would run a high flow cat, but make it removable by flanging both sides and have a dummy pipe made up to put in its place if you want to put it on the track.

My 2c worth.

RJ7868 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:57:17 AM »

Regarding my Cat question, thank you very much for you answers. I will put one back in when I upgrade. I hate giving the government money of any type.

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #9 on:** January 16, 2007, 09:47:47 AM »

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Originally posted by RJ7868
I was thinking of exhaust tips that look like these:

I am hoping to find a C4 that has already this type of tip, to see what it would look like on mine before spending the money.

I know there are cars with Borlas around in Aus. If you can wait until the Convention you will likely see some there. If not, I have pics I have taken of the system on local cars and how they hang on the car. Not all of them are digital though so I may have to show you in person.

If you go for a high flow cat, check out metal cats, I have just put one on my rice-burner and must say you wouldn't think I had one. Especially from a noise standpoint. ;eek

Chromie · « **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2007, 10:47:03 AM »

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Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
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Originally posted by RJ7868
I was thinking of exhaust tips that look like these:

I am hoping to find a C4 that has already this type of tip, to see what it would look like on mine before spending the money.

I know there are cars with Borlas around in Aus. If you can wait until the Convention you will likely see some there. If not, I have pics I have taken of the system on local cars and how they hang on the car. Not all of them are digital though so I may have to show you in person.

If you go for a high flow cat, check out metal cats, I have just put one on my rice-burner and must say you wouldn't think I had one. Especially from a noise standpoint. ;eek

I keep those tips in stock;35
They require two tail pipes out of the muffler in order for the kit to clamp on ;27
They are $116.82 + G.S.T. and are stainless steel and do both sides:spook
If you require a picture let me know.;--
All motor vehicles after 1980 in Australia and 1975 in USA have cats as part of their pollution requirements. Make sure that the cats that are being fitted (if not OEM) meet the correct requirements for pollution laws.:20

VET-005 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 16, 2007, 05:39:45 PM »

Chrome,
Cataletic converters were actually first introduced on Australian made vehicles in 1986 as prior to that all Aussie cars ran super (leaded fuel) However the Yanks started running cataletic converters and unleaded fuel in the late 70's.
However the law states that if the vehicle came out with a cataletic converter from the factory you are required to KEEP it on the car, and if you have a car pre cataletic converter and you decide to put a late model engine in it you are also required to fit all the pollution/emmission gear from the year the engine was released to the vehicle in order to get it engineered and registered. I went through this exersize when i put a 1996 VS commodore engine and T5 G/box in a 1984 Hilux whice was originally pre cataletic converter and pre unleaded.

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #12 on:** January 16, 2007, 05:41:42 PM »

RJ7868 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:45:56 PM »

Thanks VO. That is a great shot for me to compare styles.

Any other choices guys????

nifty · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2007, 10:55:10 PM »

wtf..???? a peacock???

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2007, 09:11:20 AM »

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Originally posted by nifty
wtf..???? a peacock???

Story of my life... every time I have a photo lined up, somebody wanders into the frame blissfully unaware... :an ;41

MADVET · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2007, 06:27:50 PM »

Just my opinion;
I reckon the duel outlets suit the round tail light rear, and the rectangular outlets suit the square tail light rear.
On a side note speaking of the looks of the rear RJ, have you considered swapping the tail lights around so that the brake/tail lights are to the outside. It just gives the vette a lower fatter look at dusk/night.PITA job to do though.

RJ7868 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2007, 10:58:37 PM »

Madvet, Thank you for that great idea of swapping the lights around. I can see what you mean. Now I just have to find the time and knowhow to complete that part of the work.

With regard to tips, I see what you mean when looking at VO's picture above. I may have to rethink my plans a little now and look at twin round or oval tips.

Wow this thread is teaching me a lot guys thank you.

nifty · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2007, 11:08:40 PM »

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Originally posted by MADVET
Just my opinion;
I reckon the duel outlets suit the round tail light rear, and the rectangular outlets suit the square tail light rear.
On a side note speaking of the looks of the rear RJ, have you considered swapping the tail lights around so that the brake/tail lights are to the outside. It just gives the vette a lower fatter look at dusk/night.PITA job to do though.

is it legal to do this? i was told the yellow indicators have to be fitted on the outside of the brake lights.

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2007, 10:23:38 AM »

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Originally posted by RJ7868
Now I just have to find the time and knowhow to complete that part of the work.

Piece of cake RJ - you just need skinny arms!

I can talk you through it on Sunday. ;42