bluegtp

I just installed some OBX sidepipes a few weeks ago. Install went smooth, nothing more than what you guys comment on. I had to widen some header bolt holes along with making clearance around the idler arm joint and steering box. I used the vettepack inserts from classic chambered exhaust. They were great to work with.

I originally purchased some maximizer headers/pipes from supersaveraccesories and the headers were scratched up badly and one of the pipes were dented. By the time fedex approved the claim (PIA to work with by the way, horrible customer service) the company was out of maximizers and went out of their way to offer the OBX for the same price ($50 difference).

Here's the pictures:



also found that i had a busted transmission mount....while i was there:

headers flange hole off a little:

I dented these areas for extra clearance:


After fitting them I gave them a good polish with a buffing wheel on a drill:

bluegtp

BTW, they sound great. I'll have to get a video up and going soon....and please excuse my picture whoring.









couple of shots I took at work the other day.....shows the bronzing of the headers and fades to the polished stainless:

chrisNY

they look AWSOME, I am still getting used to having mine, trying to find the best way to keep them not discoloring around the collectors. I don't know how many times I can polish them, lol. if you find out a good way to keep them from turning yellow please let me know. I was really impressed with how nice the welds polish out.

what emblems did you put on your fenders???

BKbroiler

Very nice.

AGVI

Your Vette looks choice with the sidepipes, C5Z wheels and L-88 hood, and of course the fact that it looks like an '80-'82 seals the deal man!

bluegtp

I do wish they would stay polished looking, but I don't mind it all that much. I don't think there's any way to keep it from happening. Only thing I could think of is have them ceramic coated on the insides. Not worth pulling back off IMO. I have realized I'm going to have to put a sign for when friends get out not to burn their legs. First guy that rode with me left some skin on there for me to clean off. I have yet to burn myself......

I put an 80-82 style front/rear on my 79 so I left the 79 badges on the side fenders and 80's style on the front nose and gas lid.

79CalShark

Beautiful

Bagmup

It's a badge of honor

Looks awesome.

qwank

I'm not a fan of sidepipes on rubber bumper cars, but I gotta say, they work really well on your car.

Rebelrob

Fine looking Vette. All your conversions/upgrades are top notch.
Pants, no shorts = no burns.

2MFFZo6

MikeKey

That looks beautiful! I am convinced I want those sidepipes! Looks sharp.

straitjacket

sweet!

LAddams

Looks really sharp!