Chuck-75

:rant: OK, Ive been reading about how loud the side pipes are . I finally hooked up mine to the stock Exhaust manifolds in my stock 75 L-48 .(I have the Hooker sidepipes),(Im running the glass pack inserts), and WoW,,,, this is the way the car should have sounded from the very start....... its not to loud,and I dont have to raise the volume on the radio when I come to a stop light....Yea I know the pipes exit near my ears,But Im still smiling about this new Deeep rumble that Ive got now. From the posts that Ive been reading I was so afraid that Id sound like a Harley Davidson going down the road 2 blocks over :lol:
but seriously, Im just such a happy camper now . if only I knew how to post pics I would.
by the way do these Glass pack inserts detiorate after time?save the :seeya and keep on :steering:

baja216

Who said the side pipes were way too loud??!! :auto:
:iagree:

norvalwilhelm

I say they are too loud. Put a good motor with them and talking on the telephone after a good run becomes a problem.
I value my hearing and damaged it with side pipes along with other things.

TonyQT

WHAT DID YOU SAY? SPEEK UP I CAN'T HEAR YOU. :lol: I don't think they are to loud. I have heard people say that they are louder on T-top cars. I love the sound. Radio..I don't need no stinkin radio.

Older Than Dirt

Years ago I was running chrome Hooker headers and sidepipes on my 81. On the headers the only rust problems I had to contend with was some light surface rust around the collectors. Occasionaly a little 4/0 steel wool and polish would take care of this problem. On the other hand the side pipes were a different story. The side pipes rusted completely through where the glasspacks were installed. I didn't notice the problem until the chrome started peeling and by then it was too late. The only thing I can figure is moisture collects in the glasspack especially when driven on short trips. If I were you I would take them out unless you want to buy new side pipes in a few years. Buy a set of JCL baffles and this potential problem won't occur.

Older Than Dirt

There are lots of things that don't work as well as they used too, especially with us old timers. Hearing aids and Viagra are a couple of things that will compensate for these deficienties. :D :jester

norvalwilhelm

There are lots of things that don't work as well as they used too, especially with us old timers. Hearing aids and Viagra are a couple of things that will compensate for these deficienties

Older Than Dirt, The hearing aid I could use, the viagra I would like to try :lol:

Scooter70

Get rid of those back-pressure inducing, non-flowing glasspacks and then come back and tell us if it's still not loud. Those things stink!

GrandSportC3

I run mine without mufflers.. That's why they are loud.. 150+ db :party: :party: :party: :D
Mufflers reduce the noise.. but significantly reduce horsepower...


[Modified by GrandSportC3, 11:27 AM 3/7/2004]

kaiserbud

I checked my side exhaust with a meter - 110db at 3000 - I am sure they are pretty well 'blown out' but it is extremely loud. You ought to hear it when you cram it down a gear at a 35mph roll. The other thing you hear is gas sucking in the carb - .....I am getting too excited !!!!! :party:

GrandSportC3

Only 110 db :yawn: :yawn: :jester