NSW Corvettes
Restoration & Modification Projects => Modification Projects => Topic started by: RJ7868 on January 15, 2007, 06:38:08 PM
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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:
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/RustyJames_4692/just%20cars/Tailpipes1.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/RustyJames_4692/just%20cars/Tailpipes.jpg)
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Double walled stainless steel:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ThunderKiss/Miscellaneous/Tips.jpg)
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Stick to duelies on both sides as those single ones in the pics above just don't look right on a vette.
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I was thinking of exhaust tips that look like these:
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/RustyJames_4692/just%20cars/1984-91C4BorlaLT1Max-PerformanceMuf.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/RustyJames_4692/just%20cars/fr997.jpg)
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.
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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????
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if its a factory option and runs unleaded i would say yes.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Originally posted by RJ7868
I was thinking of exhaust tips that look like these:
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/RustyJames_4692/just%20cars/1984-91C4BorlaLT1Max-PerformanceMuf.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/RustyJames_4692/just%20cars/fr997.jpg)
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
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Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
Originally posted by RJ7868
I was thinking of exhaust tips that look like these:
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/RustyJames_4692/just%20cars/1984-91C4BorlaLT1Max-PerformanceMuf.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/RustyJames_4692/just%20cars/fr997.jpg)
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
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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.
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(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Forum%20pics/IMG_2649_edit.jpg)
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Thanks VO. That is a great shot for me to compare styles.
Any other choices guys????
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wtf..???? a peacock???
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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no need to send you a photo of the back of my car,just ask any of the rat pack what it looks like they are always fading of into the distance behind me..........:22:22:22:22:22:22
;43;43;43;43;46
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It is not ilegal top swap them around as many cars come out that way from factory with indicator on inside. Makes no difference as long as you have one on each side of the car.
Originally posted by nifty
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.
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Originally posted by nifty
is it legal to do this? i was told the yellow indicators have to be fitted on the outside of the brake lights.
I guess the law may vary state to state but a friend just had his car engineered in Victoria, after converting to RHD. He fitted the indicators to the inside. His engineer measured the height of his indicators from the ground, the distance between them and the distance from the indicators to the outer extremities of the car. He said the last measurement JUST scraped in to relevant ADR requirements.
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i know buddy craig with his 75 HAS to have indicators on outside.
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I hope the respective owners don't mind me posting these... ;42
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Forum%20pics/Bobs92_2006GMDay.jpg)
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(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Forum%20pics/Garrys86_2006GMDay.jpg)
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Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Forum%20pics/Garrys86_2006GMDay.jpg)
IMO this is one of the tuffest looking/sounding stock C4's going around,a real nice car with a great looking set of tail pipes this car sits really sweet to.
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Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
I hope the respective owners don't mind me posting these... ;42
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Forum%20pics/Bobs92_2006GMDay.jpg)
hope u dont mind VO
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/jolinari/Bobs92_2006GMDay.jpg)
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hey JO how did you do that?
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Originally posted by BOSCHVETTE
hey JO how did you do that?
Just quick one so we wont highjack the thread...I use photoshop Bosh...look on the right hand side of the screen capture below, i have many tools to make that pic look right...
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/jolinari/Untitled-1-10.jpg)
by the way if you have a nice pic of ur vette and ur need something need to be done to it, please do not hesitate to ask or email me the pic and I will do the rest ;42
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Thank you to everyone that has helped me make my mind up on what tips I should fit my big red car.
Went for a drive this morning and found these tips on sale. They will do until the complete system is upgraded with extractors and full system.
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/RustyJames_4692/just%20cars/Tip3.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/RustyJames_4692/just%20cars/Tip2.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/RustyJames_4692/just%20cars/Tip1.jpg)
They look 100% better then what was on it:
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/RustyJames_4692/just%20cars/Tailpipes1.jpg)
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Originally posted by jolinari
Originally posted by BOSCHVETTE
hey JO how did you do that?
Just quick one so we wont highjack the thread...I use photoshop Bosh...look on the right hand side of the screen capture below, i have many tools to make that pic look right...
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/jolinari/Untitled-1-10.jpg)
by the way if you have a nice pic of ur vette and ur need something need to be done to it, please do not hesitate to ask or email me the pic and I will do the rest ;42
cheers JO i will talk to you soon about doing something for me,cheers
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Originally posted by BOSCHVETTE
Originally posted by Vette Obsessed
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/Andrews_pics/Forum%20pics/Garrys86_2006GMDay.jpg)
IMO this is one of the tuffest looking/sounding stock C4's going around,a real nice car with a great looking set of tail pipes this car sits really sweet to.
What brand of mufflers and tail pipes are they?