Author Topic: They will be black! (Read 15283 times)

Brutus · « **on:** August 30, 2003, 02:01:20 AM »

Even on one of these old things.:22

Nik · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2003, 04:06:59 AM »

aye they look phat.

but the problem is, they get dirty real easy due to their matt surface.

johnny86convert · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2003, 08:06:40 AM »

bob, I reckon they'd look really awsome on yours and maybe a genuine GM satin finish might look better than matt??????

Nik · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2003, 01:01:58 PM »

matt looks more "ITS ALL ABOUT THE ENGINE BABY"-ish :22

Brutus · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2003, 02:10:54 PM »

Well I'm just finishing off the LH side now at this very minute and black they will be. They've been awkward to say the least and the other side ain't gonna be any easier.:b2

onya · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2003, 08:59:10 PM »

Would be better if they were chromed, or stainless. Yes a real head turner.

Brutus · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2003, 08:24:12 PM »

Here is one (almost) finished sidepipe. It took a bit of fiddly work to get the rear outlet angle right, but so far I like the results.

onya · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2003, 08:36:45 PM »

Now that's what I call a mean set of pipes.
You are not helping my problem by showing me the photos, Oh, what a cruel world.:ado

Brutus · « **Reply #8 on:** September 02, 2003, 05:17:11 PM »

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Originally posted by onya
Now that's what I call a mean set of pipes.
You are not helping my problem by showing me the photos, Oh, what a cruel world.:ado

Then I'd better not show you any pics of my rear end........the Vette's that is.:22

onya · « **Reply #9 on:** September 02, 2003, 09:49:18 PM »

A little while ago I saw some photos of you motor, my wife happened to walk into my computer room and was wondering why I kept say," This can'nt be real"
She said "There there dear you just have to wait" ;37

Brutus · « **Reply #10 on:** September 02, 2003, 09:58:52 PM »

That dirty old thing. You should see what I've been doing to it lately!:b2 It's still a bit grotty here, but this pic is more to show the front spreader bar I've built.
http://www.members.optushome.com.au/vette77/Brutus.pics/DCP_1238.JPG

Vette Obsessed · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2003, 05:37:47 PM »

Those sidepipes look phat Brutus.

Not wanting to go off topic but - I noticed a slight improvement with the top off with a spreader bar on my C4 - I'd be interested to see if you find any difference with yours.

Brutus · « **Reply #12 on:** September 03, 2003, 08:11:42 PM »

Andrew...Hopefully with the slightly better geometry and sturdier construction that I've designed into mine, it'll demonstrate some benefit when it's all up and running.

Nik · « **Reply #13 on:** September 04, 2003, 02:57:16 AM »

considering we are talking about side pipes

is it possible to put mufflers on them? Cause I don't think mine are legal in aus :(

the thing is though, they are originals, and the car is 34yrs old...

Any input is helpful ;laugh

Brutus · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2003, 07:01:28 AM »

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Originally posted by Nik
considering we are talking about side pipes

is it possible to put mufflers on them? Cause I don't think mine are legal in aus :(

Nik...Here are the "mufflers" I've put into my side pipes. They're called Spiral turbo baffles.

http://www.spiralturbobaffles.com/index-2.html
For a good deal go to the C3 Shark Tank by clicking on the link in my sig then go to the Shark store. It's all there and more.

Nik · « **Reply #15 on:** September 04, 2003, 12:32:39 PM »

you just made my day!

:22:22:22:22:22:22

Nik · « **Reply #16 on:** September 04, 2003, 02:29:52 PM »

hmm

upon further research @ corvette action center, I found out that the original pipes are not servicable?

that be bad... wonder how else I could go about it.

Brutus · « **Reply #17 on:** September 04, 2003, 05:05:12 PM »

Is it just the side pipes themselves that are knackered or the extractors as well?

Nik · « **Reply #18 on:** September 04, 2003, 05:17:34 PM »

nothing is knackered

the cam is a sports cam, makes it louder :evil

I believe that original pipes are non-servicable =\

might have to look into it further... could be quite a spot of bother though.

Brutus · « **Reply #19 on:** September 04, 2003, 05:31:30 PM »

Ok I just read your posts in the CAC so I can now presume you have the original chambered exhausts which as you have discovered are non-servicable and the cost of replacements are quite high I believe. So there's not much I can recommend other than changing over to Hookers and keeping your originals as original items to be tucked away until you want to sell.