RE: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
Yep. I want 3 for my 383. Flows lots of air. Woo-hoo! good luck --- Stephen Lentz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have 3 all the way back on my 70 SS and am using Flowmasters. It definitely sounds good (and just a little loud.enough to scare the little neighbor kid). The guy who put the system in used a angled connector just over the axles and welded it together that way. He didn't tell me where he got the connectors though. The job looks clean and he even used a set of correct repro chrome exhaust extensions on the end. He just stretched the tips over the pipes.you can't tell it's fabricated unless you climb under and look close. Steve -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of 65ss.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 7:28 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS Yes, noise good :) My friend down the street has a '67 with a big block, and 3 exhaust, and it is just plain mean sounding. I've found some Mandrel 3 kits that go over the axle, and turn out similar to the original exhaust. I figure with some decent mufflers, and possibly some resonator tips, I should be able to create adequate back pressure. I just wish I had a big block to really get the 'mean' sound out of the engine. Charles www.65ss.com - Original Message - From: Mike Holleman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 8:00 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS I just installed a 3 flowmaster system on my 64 421 Tripower Tempest. If you could only hear the tone your question would be answered. Plus need has nothing to do with it, if you want it and I believe you do, go for it. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: 65ss.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 10:18 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS Well, I'm actually planning on building a 383 for the car in the next year with Aluminum Heads, Roller cam, etc... So that's why I figured I'd go 3 now, and save time/money in the long run. Do you think 3 would be too much for a 425hp+ 383? Ok,I'll say it,then. 3 is too big for that engine. Why do you need anything larger than 2.5? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] First, the three inch exhaust may be a little overkill for the engine, but it probably can't hurt if you like it. Tom Tomlinson '71 Malibu '66 El Camino __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want. http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
Try My Gas, I thing is the name. They say they have 3 complete. mike fry --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is that 3 over the axle? Does that work? Seems like pretty close quarters. Maybe a call to one of the header or muffler companies is in order for the 3 vs 2.5. Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want. http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
I think you mean 'Mr Gas'. They make a cool 'X' pipe kit that was all the rage for a while... not sure who to believe regarding the 'H' pipe vs. the 'X' pipe. 'My Gas' is funnier though. -- Shawn Price Senior Network Engineer Morrison Homes 404-427-8229 On Feb 23, 2004, at 1:38 PM, mike f wrote: Try My Gas, I thing is the name. They say they have 3 complete. mike fry --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is that 3 over the axle? Does that work? Seems like pretty close quarters. Maybe a call to one of the header or muffler companies is in order for the 3 vs 2.5. Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want. http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
I would agree with Clint. Three inch exhaust for a 350 small block is TOO big. 2.5 is more than enough for the motor you describe. Trooper - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 11:24 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS Ok,I'll say it,then. 3 is too big for that engine. Why do you need anything larger than 2.5? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] First, the three inch exhaust may be a little overkill for the engine, but it probably can't hurt if you like it. Tom Tomlinson '71 Malibu '66 El Camino - Original Message - From: 65ss.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 11:26 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS Ok. I'm about to purchase a complete exhaust kit. Before I make a $350 order from Jegs for what I want, I thought I'd run it past the list first. 1st, the engine specs (? indicates going off previous owners word): Chevy 350 ? Holley 650 double pumper Holley Street Dominator Intake (Vette intake ? has 'snowflake' cast in it) 'Hot Cam' ? Sounds VERY lumpy sitting there. A new set of 1 5/8 x 3 ceramic coated long tube headers. The rest of this engine is pretty much unknown at this time. Here's what I'm thinking about ordering. Jegs links: Exhaust kit: $180 http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=167336prmenbr=361 3 Exhaust 'H' kit $44 http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=8089prmenbr=361 (2) Warlock Mufflers $132 (I know these are semi pricey, but I really like them) http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=17471prmenbr=361 Let me know what you think about this. Thanks in advance Charles www.65ss.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
Well, I'm actually planning on building a 383 for the car in the next year with Aluminum Heads, Roller cam, etc... So that's why I figured I'd go 3 now, and save time/money in the long run. Do you think 3 would be too much for a 425hp+ 383? Ok,I'll say it,then. 3 is too big for that engine. Why do you need anything larger than 2.5? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] First, the three inch exhaust may be a little overkill for the engine, but it probably can't hurt if you like it. Tom Tomlinson '71 Malibu '66 El Camino
RE: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
I was going to suggest the American Thunder kit also (I have that on my '66), but looks like Jegs has gone up a bit on it ($500) since I bought it last year. It is a very nice, COMPLETE kit that was a true bolt on, except welding on the collectors (which you'll have to do with any kit). Ron The Garage http://home.comcast.net/~cutter169/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of tom Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 10:08 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS First, the three inch exhaust may be a little overkill for the engine, but it probably can't hurt if you like it. Second, it doesn't look like the H pipe is designed to go with the rest of the exhaust. There may be a lot of cutting/welding to make it fit with the rest of the system, so you might consider an exhaust that includes the H pipe (like the Flowmaster American Thunder). You might also consider an X pipe, which some think performs a little better over a wider RPM range. Tom Tomlinson '71 Malibu '66 El Camino - Original Message - From: 65ss.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 11:26 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS Ok. I'm about to purchase a complete exhaust kit. Before I make a $350 order from Jegs for what I want, I thought I'd run it past the list first. 1st, the engine specs (? indicates going off previous owners word): Chevy 350 ? Holley 650 double pumper Holley Street Dominator Intake (Vette intake ? has 'snowflake' cast in it) 'Hot Cam' ? Sounds VERY lumpy sitting there. A new set of 1 5/8 x 3 ceramic coated long tube headers. The rest of this engine is pretty much unknown at this time. Here's what I'm thinking about ordering. Jegs links: Exhaust kit: $180 http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=167336prmenb r=361 3 Exhaust 'H' kit $44 http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=8089prmenbr= 361 (2) Warlock Mufflers $132 (I know these are semi pricey, but I really like them) http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=17471prmenbr =361 Let me know what you think about this. Thanks in advance Charles www.65ss.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
What am I missing OPG 2003 cat has American Thunder Flow kit for $329.95 - Original Message - From: Cutter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 9:57 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS I was going to suggest the American Thunder kit also (I have that on my '66), but looks like Jegs has gone up a bit on it ($500) since I bought it last year. It is a very nice, COMPLETE kit that was a true bolt on, except welding on the collectors (which you'll have to do with any kit). Ron The Garage http://home.comcast.net/~cutter169/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of tom Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 10:08 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS First, the three inch exhaust may be a little overkill for the engine, but it probably can't hurt if you like it. Second, it doesn't look like the H pipe is designed to go with the rest of the exhaust. There may be a lot of cutting/welding to make it fit with the rest of the system, so you might consider an exhaust that includes the H pipe (like the Flowmaster American Thunder). You might also consider an X pipe, which some think performs a little better over a wider RPM range. Tom Tomlinson '71 Malibu '66 El Camino - Original Message - From: 65ss.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 11:26 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS Ok. I'm about to purchase a complete exhaust kit. Before I make a $350 order from Jegs for what I want, I thought I'd run it past the list first. 1st, the engine specs (? indicates going off previous owners word): Chevy 350 ? Holley 650 double pumper Holley Street Dominator Intake (Vette intake ? has 'snowflake' cast in it) 'Hot Cam' ? Sounds VERY lumpy sitting there. A new set of 1 5/8 x 3 ceramic coated long tube headers. The rest of this engine is pretty much unknown at this time. Here's what I'm thinking about ordering. Jegs links: Exhaust kit: $180 http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=167336prmenb r=361 3 Exhaust 'H' kit $44 http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=8089prmenbr= 361 (2) Warlock Mufflers $132 (I know these are semi pricey, but I really like them) http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=17471prmenbr =361 Let me know what you think about this. Thanks in advance Charles www.65ss.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
I ran a 2.5 Flowmaster catback system on my former 90 ZR-1. It dynoed at 422rwhp so that was probably close to 500 at the flywheel. The guy I sold it to installed a 3 BB Triflo on the car. Result? It picked up 6hp but also gained a ton of unwanted resonance that took away a lot of the enjoyment of driving the car. I'm not sure that was a good trade-off. Getting back to your combo,is the exhaust system you plan to run comprised of all-mandrel bends? If not,installing a 2.5 mandrel bent system will flow as much as a non-mandrel 3. Just something to keep in mind. However,if you do decide to run the bigger system,may I offer a suggestion? Run full tailpipes,preferrably in 2.5. You will see a noticeable torque increase by doing so. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: 65ss.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, I'm actually planning on building a 383 for the car in the next year with Aluminum Heads, Roller cam, etc... So that's why I figured I'd go 3 now, and save time/money in the long run. Do you think 3 would be too much for a 425hp+ 383? Ok,I'll say it,then. 3 is too big for that engine. Why do you need anything larger than 2.5? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] First, the three inch exhaust may be a little overkill for the engine, but it probably can't hurt if you like it. Tom Tomlinson '71 Malibu '66 El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
Is that 3 over the axle? Does that work? Seems like pretty close quarters. Maybe a call to one of the header or muffler companies is in order for the 3 vs 2.5. Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
Hey Ron the Amer. Thund. sounds pretty good. What brand are they? Ihave a 66 I'm looking to put new headers on but it is hard to find 1 7/8 collectors. John 66
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
I just installed a 3 flowmaster system on my 64 421 Tripower Tempest. If you could only hear the tone your question would be answered. Plus need has nothing to do with it, if you want it and I believe you do, go for it. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: 65ss.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 10:18 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS Well, I'm actually planning on building a 383 for the car in the next year with Aluminum Heads, Roller cam, etc... So that's why I figured I'd go 3 now, and save time/money in the long run. Do you think 3 would be too much for a 425hp+ 383? Ok,I'll say it,then. 3 is too big for that engine. Why do you need anything larger than 2.5? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] First, the three inch exhaust may be a little overkill for the engine, but it probably can't hurt if you like it. Tom Tomlinson '71 Malibu '66 El Camino
RE: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
Its made by Flowmaster. Easy to install and have a real nice sound to them. When I bought my Hookers, I was pretty much in the same boat with the 1 7/8 pipes. I just cant find a reducer to go down to that size, so I made the plunge into the kit. Ron The Garage http://home.comcast.net/~cutter169/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 6:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS Hey Ron the Amer. Thund. sounds pretty good. What brand are they? Ihave a 66 I'm looking to put new headers on but it is hard to find 1 7/8 collectors. John 66
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
Ron Do they come in 1 7/8? john
RE: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
I have 3 all the way back on my 70 SS and am using Flowmasters. It definitely sounds good (and just a little loud.enough to scare the little neighbor kid). The guy who put the system in used a angled connector just over the axles and welded it together that way. He didn't tell me where he got the connectors though. The job looks clean and he even used a set of correct repro chrome exhaust extensions on the end. He just stretched the tips over the pipes.you can't tell it's fabricated unless you climb under and look close. Steve -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of 65ss.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 7:28 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS Yes, noise good :) My friend down the street has a '67 with a big block, and 3 exhaust, and it is just plain mean sounding. I've found some Mandrel 3 kits that go over the axle, and turn out similar to the original exhaust. I figure with some decent mufflers, and possibly some resonator tips, I should be able to create adequate back pressure. I just wish I had a big block to really get the 'mean' sound out of the engine. Charles www.65ss.com - Original Message - From: Mike Holleman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 8:00 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS I just installed a 3 flowmaster system on my 64 421 Tripower Tempest. If you could only hear the tone your question would be answered. Plus need has nothing to do with it, if you want it and I believe you do, go for it. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: 65ss.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 10:18 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS Well, I'm actually planning on building a 383 for the car in the next year with Aluminum Heads, Roller cam, etc... So that's why I figured I'd go 3 now, and save time/money in the long run. Do you think 3 would be too much for a 425hp+ 383? Ok,I'll say it,then. 3 is too big for that engine. Why do you need anything larger than 2.5? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] First, the three inch exhaust may be a little overkill for the engine, but it probably can't hurt if you like it. Tom Tomlinson '71 Malibu '66 El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
First, the three inch exhaust may be a little overkill for the engine, but it probably can't hurt if you like it. Second, it doesn't look like the H pipe is designed to go with the rest of the exhaust. There may be a lot of cutting/welding to make it fit with the rest of the system, so you might consider an exhaust that includes the H pipe (like the Flowmaster American Thunder). You might also consider an X pipe, which some think performs a little better over a wider RPM range. Tom Tomlinson '71 Malibu '66 El Camino - Original Message - From: 65ss.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 11:26 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS Ok. I'm about to purchase a complete exhaust kit. Before I make a $350 order from Jegs for what I want, I thought I'd run it past the list first. 1st, the engine specs (? indicates going off previous owners word): Chevy 350 ? Holley 650 double pumper Holley Street Dominator Intake (Vette intake ? has 'snowflake' cast in it) 'Hot Cam' ? Sounds VERY lumpy sitting there. A new set of 1 5/8 x 3 ceramic coated long tube headers. The rest of this engine is pretty much unknown at this time. Here's what I'm thinking about ordering. Jegs links: Exhaust kit: $180 http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=167336prmenbr=361 3 Exhaust 'H' kit $44 http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=8089prmenbr=361 (2) Warlock Mufflers $132 (I know these are semi pricey, but I really like them) http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=17471prmenbr=361 Let me know what you think about this. Thanks in advance Charles www.65ss.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS
Ok,I'll say it,then. 3 is too big for that engine. Why do you need anything larger than 2.5? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] First, the three inch exhaust may be a little overkill for the engine, but it probably can't hurt if you like it. Tom Tomlinson '71 Malibu '66 El Camino - Original Message - From: 65ss.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 11:26 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 3 Exhaust on '65 Malibu SS Ok. I'm about to purchase a complete exhaust kit. Before I make a $350 order from Jegs for what I want, I thought I'd run it past the list first. 1st, the engine specs (? indicates going off previous owners word): Chevy 350 ? Holley 650 double pumper Holley Street Dominator Intake (Vette intake ? has 'snowflake' cast in it) 'Hot Cam' ? Sounds VERY lumpy sitting there. A new set of 1 5/8 x 3 ceramic coated long tube headers. The rest of this engine is pretty much unknown at this time. Here's what I'm thinking about ordering. Jegs links: Exhaust kit: $180 http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=167336prmenbr=361 3 Exhaust 'H' kit $44 http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=8089prmenbr=361 (2) Warlock Mufflers $132 (I know these are semi pricey, but I really like them) http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=17471prmenbr=361 Let me know what you think about this. Thanks in advance Charles www.65ss.com
