Jughead

I'm think about this possibility. Eventually, maybe sooner :D I plan on adding Hooker sidemounts to my 454. I'm going to use Jet-hot sterling finish headers, but for the side tubes was thinking of using Chrome sidetubes instead of the sterling finish. This would give me more durability in the engine compartment to the rear of the front tire then real showy for the side tubes, where, from the chrome ones I've seen durability/chips/blueing aren't an issue. :chevy

Wonder if that'd look nice? Comments?

Thanks,
Len :thumbs: :chevy

rrent

I think chrome would be the way to go --- match those ultra cool wheels.

What have you got in there now? Headers? Exhaut manifolds? I'm gathering parts for a 454 swap into the "nothing fancy"'77 and might be interested in helping you with the cost of the new system, by buying what you have now.

Jughead

I'm just wondering what the sterling/chrome matchup would look like where the headers meet the sidetube.

Goin' 454 eh? Can't help you with parts though because there's a 350 residing in the engine bay right now. :sad: What kind of buildup are you planning? Mild? Wild? Even a mild BB has tons of torque. :yesnod:

Corey_68

I think the sterling finish would match the chrome pretty well. It if was just the regualr Jet hot I'd be iffy, but the stering is VERY close to the chrome finish.

Either way you can't go wrong with side pipes. :thumbs:

Marks69BB

This is exactly what I did! I emailed you a very high res pic so you can get a close up look at it. I love mine this way! :cool:

blue72lt4sc

can i get one of those hi-res pics also.thinking of doing the same with my 72

Marks69BB

blue72lt4sc - You have email!

:cheers:

Jughead

Thanks Mark. That looks great. You've answered my questions. When it's time I'll go that route. Did you see these shields Arkasasflash is using?
http://www.cobraaccessories.com/cata...s%20Polish.jpg

Here's another version:

http://www.cobraaccessories.com/cata...roducts_id=244


[Modified by 1970 Stingray, 10:28 PM 8/9/2003]

Brett K

I believe MassVette(sp?) did this in his c3 with the 502. Maybe he will chime in. I think it would look great.

Marks69BB

Thanks but no thanks. IMO they make the Hookers look like horizontal truck stacks. :rolleyes:

I'll just remember to (and always warn my passengers to) step wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide when getting out of MY vette!

Turbo-Jet

black! i love black hooker sidepipes.