Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust system 69

2006-08-27 Thread ROTTYJOE
I have been all over looking for an exhaust system for my 69SS, I have found many company including Ground Up which supplies the whole 6 piece package., but I need a system that can go on a concourse car. Anyone one know who can supply the best package out there?
Thanks Joe P.


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust system 69

2006-08-27 Thread Trooper



Gardner Exhaust Systemsis the absolute best. 
There is no other company that even comes close for a concourse restoration. 
They are a bit pricey but their exhausts are exactly as original and they fit 
perfectly.

www.gardnerexhaust.com

Trooper

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  system 69
  I have been 
  all over looking for an exhaust system for my 69SS, I have found many company 
  including Ground Up which supplies the whole 6 piece package., but I need a 
  system that can go on a concourse car. Anyone one know who can supply the best 
  package out there? Thanks Joe P. 


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust system 69

2006-08-27 Thread ROTTYJOE
Thanks again Trooper, I will call them tomorrow
Joe P.



Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System-Dyno Run

2005-11-30 Thread Craig Ellis
Title: Message



CFM and ACFM (Actual CFM) are the same. SCFM is 
"Standard" CFM and assumes a specific barometric pressure, humidity, temp, etc. 
It is arrived at using a math formula applied to conditions at the time of the 
test. 

Since "air density" is greater in colder air, a greater 
amount of oxygen will be pumped into the motor at 60 degrees than at 90. The 
difference is considerable enough that the takeoff weight of aircraft is 
adjusted for temperature, etc.

Two-Track

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Larry Shouse 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 9:36 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System-Dyno Run
  
  Clint,
  
  Everything you said about my engine is correct 
  except I did go with hydraulic roller lifters and roller rockers. My motor man 
  told me to set redline at 6800rpm.
  
  I had my dyno run today, and you are right. It 
  did make peak powerat 6000rpm.
  
  442hp @ 6000rpm
  467fp @ 4250rpm
  
  Just a point of interest, airflow was 720.3 scfm 
  @ 6250rpm, which is as high as they went. What does the "s" in front of the 
  cfm stand for?
  
  Videos -
  
  www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-setup.wmv
  
  www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-run.wmv
  
  Larry
  
  
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Clint Hooper 

To: The Chevelle Mailing List 

Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 8:49 
    PM
    Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
System

You guys have to remember that Larry's car 
isn't running a hyd lifter,oval port big block but a solid lifter,forged 
piston,four bolt main L78. Those things will easily rev to 7,000rpm and make 
their peak power well over 6,000rpm. It can handle a higher flow exhaust. I 
suggested 2.5" tailpipes because the exhaust velocity is reduced enough that 
the extra expense and more noise of 3" tailpipes isn't necessary on a BBC 
less than 427ci. The smaller tailpipes will help the low-end torque curve a 
noticeable amount and reduce the drone.
Very few streetable 400ci small blocks will 
have cylinder heads that can flow like L78 BBC's.
Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino 
ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System-Dyno Run

2005-11-30 Thread Larry Shouse
Title: Message



Now that you mention it, I do remember seeing the 
temp and barometric pressure listed on the dyno sheet. Thanks for your post 
Craig. I learn something every day on this list.

Larry

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Craig Ellis 
  
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 7:10 
  AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System-Dyno Run
  
  CFM and ACFM (Actual CFM) are the same. SCFM is 
  "Standard" CFM and assumes a specific barometric pressure, humidity, temp, 
  etc. It is arrived at using a math formula applied to conditions at the time 
  of the test. 
  
  Since "air density" is greater in colder air, a 
  greater amount of oxygen will be pumped into the motor at 60 degrees than at 
  90. The difference is considerable enough that the takeoff weight of aircraft 
  is adjusted for temperature, etc.
  
  Two-Track
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Larry Shouse 
To: The Chevelle Mailing List 

Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 9:36 
    PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
System-Dyno Run

Clint,

Everything you said about my engine is correct 
except I did go with hydraulic roller lifters and roller rockers. My motor 
man told me to set redline at 6800rpm.

I had my dyno run today, and you are right. It 
did make peak powerat 6000rpm.

442hp @ 6000rpm
467fp @ 4250rpm

Just a point of interest, airflow was 720.3 
scfm @ 6250rpm, which is as high as they went. What does the "s" in front of 
the cfm stand for?

Videos -

www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-setup.wmv

www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-run.wmv

Larry



  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Clint 
  Hooper 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  
  Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 8:49 
  PM
      Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System
  
  You guys have to remember that Larry's car 
  isn't running a hyd lifter,oval port big block but a solid lifter,forged 
  piston,four bolt main L78. Those things will easily rev to 7,000rpm and 
  make their peak power well over 6,000rpm. It can handle a higher flow 
  exhaust. I suggested 2.5" tailpipes because the exhaust velocity is 
  reduced enough that the extra expense and more noise of 3" tailpipes isn't 
  necessary on a BBC less than 427ci. The smaller tailpipes will help the 
  low-end torque curve a noticeable amount and reduce the 
drone.
  Very few streetable 400ci small blocks will 
  have cylinder heads that can flow like L78 BBC's.
  Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino 
  ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm


RE: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System-Dyno Run

2005-11-30 Thread mike f
I love dyno runs!



--- Ron Sparks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 my wife was standing behind me when I was playing
 the videos. I explained to
 her it was like watching a new baby coming into the
 world. She shook her
 head and walked away... :-)
  
 
   _  
 
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
 Behalf Of Larry Shouse
 Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 7:36 PM
 To: The Chevelle Mailing List
 Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System-Dyno Run
 
 
 Clint,
  
 Everything you said about my engine is correct
 except I did go with
 hydraulic roller lifters and roller rockers. My
 motor man told me to set
 redline at 6800rpm.
  
 I had my dyno run today, and you are right. It did
 make peak power at
 6000rpm.
  
 442hp @ 6000rpm
 467fp @ 4250rpm
  
 Just a point of interest, airflow was 720.3 scfm @
 6250rpm, which is as high
 as they went. What does the s in front of the cfm
 stand for?
  
 Videos -
  
 www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-setup.wmv
  
 www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-run.wmv
  
 Larry
  
  
 
 - Original Message - 
 From: Clint Hooper mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]  
 To: The Chevelle Mailing List
 mailto:Chevelle-list@chevelles.net  
 Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 8:49 PM
 Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System
 
 You guys have to remember that Larry's car isn't
 running a hyd lifter,oval
 port big block but a solid lifter,forged piston,four
 bolt main L78. Those
 things will easily rev to 7,000rpm and make their
 peak power well over
 6,000rpm. It can handle a higher flow exhaust. I
 suggested 2.5 tailpipes
 because the exhaust velocity is reduced enough that
 the extra expense and
 more noise of 3 tailpipes isn't necessary on a BBC
 less than 427ci. The
 smaller tailpipes will help the low-end torque curve
 a noticeable amount and
 reduce the drone.
 Very few streetable 400ci small blocks will have
 cylinder heads that can
 flow like L78 BBC's.
 Clint Hooper
 HH Custom,owner
 1969 El Camino ProTourer
 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger

http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
 
 





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RE: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-29 Thread tigergutt
Hi Larry,

On my chevelle with a SBC and headers I had the flowmaster setup, this due to a
suggestion I received on this list a while ago.
I was very happy with it but this time around I'll go with a 3stainless setup 
with
four borla mufflers due to my dream of allot of horsepower in my next engine.

I dont know about the size but I would spend the extra cash on stainless steel 
right
away
André

 Hi Larry,

 IMO, you should go with a 3 exhaust with an X crossover along with the
 mufflers of your choice.  I like Spin Tech, they're a bit loud at full song
 but have a unique sound that you won't hear as often as the bellybutton
 Flowmasters.  Dynomax Ultraflows are nice too if you want something a little
 more subtle (I used to have them on my Vette but wanted it louder for some
 reason).  I'm actually interested in hearing the new mufflers from
 Edelbrock.  The cutaway looks like a cross between Spin Tech and Flowmaster.

 Another place you might look is a company called Pypes,
 http://www.pypesexhaust.com/ they even have some sound clips online.
 Herb Lumpp
 http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm




   -Original Message-
   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Larry Shouse
   Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 4:07 PM
   To: Chevelle List
   Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System


   It's time to buy me an exhaust system. The system will go on a fairly
 healthy normally aspirated 396 running L78 heads and Sanderson intermediate
 headers with 1 7/8 primaries and 3 collectors. Those of you in the know,
 please help me decide whether I should go with a 2.5 system or a 3 system.
 Also, brand suggestions would be great.

   Thanks,
   Larry Shouse





Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-29 Thread Larry Shouse



Thanks to everyone for your input. I spent a few 
hours going to all suggested websites, trying to learn what I can. Personal 
experience based input is very important to me.

It looks like we are pretty evenly split between 
2.5 and 3 inch exhaust systems. I've heard (and please correct me if I'm wrong) 
that having too much pipe could be detrimental to your torque numbers, because 
you need a certain amount of back pressure to scavenge (pull) the exhaust 
out...

I guess the real question then becomes does my 396 
with a Performer RPM Airgap intake and L78 heads redlining at 6500 - 6800 rpm 
move enough air to warrant 3 inch pipes. Is there a formula out there to figure 
that kind of thing out? Of course I'm willing to pay for the 3 inch 
systemif it sounds better and has no detrimental effect on my numbers 
grin I found Clint's comments interesting, using 2" head pipes and 
reducing down to 2.5" after the muffler...

Thanks for putting up with my persistent stream of 
questions here. As I dump all available dollars into this project while dodging 
my wife's broom, I want to keep my future regrets to a minimum.

Thanks,
Larry Shouse

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Larry Shouse 
  To: Chevelle List 
  Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 4:06 
  PM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System
  
  It's time to buy me an exhaust system. The system 
  will go on a fairly healthy normally aspirated 396 running L78 heads and 
  Sanderson intermediate headers with 1 7/8" primaries and 3" collectors. Those 
  of you in the know, please help me decide whether I should go with a 2.5" 
  system or a 3" system. Also, brand suggestions would be great.
  
  Thanks,
  Larry 
Shouse


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-29 Thread Larry Shouse



Sorry, I misquoted Clint. I meant to say 3" head 
pipe and 2.5" after the mufflers...

Larry Shouse

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Larry Shouse 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 8:48 
  AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System
  
  Thanks to everyone for your input. I spent a few 
  hours going to all suggested websites, trying to learn what I can. Personal 
  experience based input is very important to me.
  
  It looks like we are pretty evenly split between 
  2.5 and 3 inch exhaust systems. I've heard (and please correct me if I'm 
  wrong) that having too much pipe could be detrimental to your torque numbers, 
  because you need a certain amount of back pressure to scavenge (pull) the 
  exhaust out...
  
  I guess the real question then becomes does my 
  396 with a Performer RPM Airgap intake and L78 heads redlining at 6500 - 6800 
  rpm move enough air to warrant 3 inch pipes. Is there a formula out there to 
  figure that kind of thing out? Of course I'm willing to pay for the 3 inch 
  systemif it sounds better and has no detrimental effect on my numbers 
  grin I found Clint's comments interesting, using 2" head pipes and 
  reducing down to 2.5" after the muffler...
  
  Thanks for putting up with my persistent stream 
  of questions here. As I dump all available dollars into this project while 
  dodging my wife's broom, I want to keep my future regrets to a 
  minimum.
  
  Thanks,
  Larry Shouse
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Larry Shouse 
To: Chevelle List 
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 4:06 
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
System

It's time to buy me an exhaust system. The 
system will go on a fairly healthy normally aspirated 396 running L78 heads 
and Sanderson intermediate headers with 1 7/8" primaries and 3" collectors. 
Those of you in the know, please help me decide whether I should go with a 
2.5" system or a 3" system. Also, brand suggestions would be 
great.

Thanks,
Larry 
Shouse


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-29 Thread Craig Ellis



Just my two cents but the old axiom "you drive torque 
and race horsepower" is true. Unless you actually bet folding money on street 
races or a drag strip regular, I'd choose the options that produce torque. I've 
got a BBC 402 that's .060 over - that's only 413 CI. Not to offend anyone out 
there with a BBC but that is a smallish motor and does not justify 3" exhaust or 
2" headers. All that stuff seems pretty cool but even the calculations argue 
against those sizes. I know that my motor will spin to 6500 but rare will be the 
day that it does. I routinely shift at 5500 and once in a blue moon spool it out 
to 6000. 1 and 3/4 headers and 2.5 exhaust produce the ideal torque and HP for a 
.550 lift cam. Notehow many400+ CI small blocks with 1 and 5/8 
headers and 2" exhaust are written up in HotRod and other mags. This subject has 
been studied for years and every time the results are the same. Once in a while 
one of the big motor builders will "reveal" that they put a 1000 CFM Dominator 
on a SBC with an RV cam and it ran like a scalded cat. You know as well as I do 
thatsomebody is zommin' somebody.I don't know about you, but every 
engine builder I've ever known would BS their mother if it won them more 
business or won races. If a motor combination sounds too good to be true...it 
probably is. Stick to the calculations and run the recommendations and you won't 
regret it.

Speaking from experience - the only "mistake" I made is 
to put a 770 CFM Holley Street Avenger onmy motor.It runs perfect 
but I am sure that a 670 CFM would have been the better choice. That motor just 
can not pump that much air. It's like octane - any more than is needed to 
eliminate preignition is wasted - and more carb volume and exhaust volume than 
needed to balance the pumping action of the motor is detrimental to performance. 
I was just another one of those guys that didn't want to stand around the car 
show and tell people "it's a 600 CFM Holley Wimpalator". But the fact is, the 
calculator said, as I recall, my engine should have a 600 - I just couldn't buy 
one.

Just my opinion.

- Original Message - 

  From: 
  Larry Shouse 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 8:48 
  AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System
  
  Thanks to everyone for your input. I spent a few 
  hours going to all suggested websites, trying to learn what I can. Personal 
  experience based input is very important to me.
  
  It looks like we are pretty evenly split between 
  2.5 and 3 inch exhaust systems. I've heard (and please correct me if I'm 
  wrong) that having too much pipe could be detrimental to your torque numbers, 
  because you need a certain amount of back pressure to scavenge (pull) the 
  exhaust out...
  
  I guess the real question then becomes does my 
  396 with a Performer RPM Airgap intake and L78 heads redlining at 6500 - 6800 
  rpm move enough air to warrant 3 inch pipes. Is there a formula out there to 
  figure that kind of thing out? Of course I'm willing to pay for the 3 inch 
  systemif it sounds better and has no detrimental effect on my numbers 
  grin I found Clint's comments interesting, using 2" head pipes and 
  reducing down to 2.5" after the muffler...
  
  Thanks for putting up with my persistent stream 
  of questions here. As I dump all available dollars into this project while 
  dodging my wife's broom, I want to keep my future regrets to a 
  minimum.
  
  Thanks,
  Larry Shouse
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Larry Shouse 
To: Chevelle List 
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 4:06 
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
System

It's time to buy me an exhaust system. The 
system will go on a fairly healthy normally aspirated 396 running L78 heads 
and Sanderson intermediate headers with 1 7/8" primaries and 3" collectors. 
Those of you in the know, please help me decide whether I should go with a 
2.5" system or a 3" system. Also, brand suggestions would be 
great.

Thanks,
Larry 
Shouse


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-29 Thread wbainey
Hey Larry,
 Both 2.5 and 3 will get the job done.  I would look at quality, 
fit, and muffler sound that you like.  I ran 11's with a 2.5 exhaust 
and summit cheapy turbo mufflers and ran 10's with 4 flowmaster loud 
pipes!  The current Borla system fits in all the factory mounting 
locations and is made of SS.  I picked it up off the Summit clearance 
counter for under $300.  I like the flowmaster sound a little better 
than the borla but price, fit, and quality won out.  Here are a few 
pics of the system http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/BORLA.htm

Walt

http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm
- Original Message -
From: Larry Shouse [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Monday, November 28, 2005 4:06 pm
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

 It's time to buy me an exhaust system. The system will go on a 
 fairly healthy normally aspirated 396 running L78 heads and 
 Sanderson intermediate headers with 1 7/8 primaries and 3 
 collectors. Those of you in the know, please help me decide 
 whether I should go with a 2.5 system or a 3 system. Also, brand 
 suggestions would be great.
 
 Thanks,
 Larry Shouse 



Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-29 Thread wbainey
Right on Craig,
Many mags have put the bigger/better idea out there.  You have to 
have 4.10/4.11's big carbs and exhaust to make powerNo not for the 
street/strip guys.  Look at your overall package and spend from 
there.  
Walt 
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm
- Original Message -
From: Craig Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 9:20 am
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

 Just my two cents but the old axiom you drive torque and race 
 horsepower is true. Unless you actually bet folding money on 
 street races or a drag strip regular, I'd choose the options that 
 produce torque. I've got a BBC 402 that's .060 over - that's only 
 413 CI. Not to offend anyone out there with a BBC but that is a 
 smallish motor and does not justify 3 exhaust or 2 headers. All 
 that stuff seems pretty cool but even the calculations argue 
 against those sizes. I know that my motor will spin to 6500 but 
 rare will b0e the day that it does. I routinely shift at 5500 and 
 once in a blue moon spool it out to 6000. 1 and 3/4 headers and 
 2.5 exhaust produce the ideal torque and HP for a .550 lift cam. 
 Note how many 400+ CI small blocks with 1 and 5/8 headers and 2 
 exhaust are written up in HotRod and other mags. This subject has 
 been studied for years and every time the results are the same. 
 Once in a while one of the big motor builders will reveal that 
 they put a 1000 CFM Dominator on a SBC with an RV cam and it ran 
 like a scalded cat. You know as well as I do that somebody is 
 zommin' somebody. I don't know about you, but every engine builder 
 I've ever known would BS their mother if it won them more business 
 or won races. If a motor combination sounds too good to be 
 true...it probably is. Stick to the calculations and run the 
 recommendations and you won't regret it.
 
 Speaking from experience - the only mistake I made is to put a 
 770 CFM Holley Street Avenger on my motor. It runs perfect but I 
 am sure that a 670 CFM would have been the better choice. That 
 motor just can not pump that much air. It's like octane - any more 
 than is needed to eliminate preignition is wasted - and more carb 
 volume and exhaust volume than needed to balance the pumping 
 action of the motor is detrimental to performance. I was just 
 another one of those guys that didn't want to stand around the car 
 show and tell people it's a 600 CFM Holley Wimpalator. But the 
 fact is, the calculator said, as I recall, my engine should have a 
 600 - I just couldn't buy one.
 
 Just my opinion.
 
 - Original Message - 
  From: Larry Shouse 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 8:48 AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System
 
 
  Thanks to everyone for your input. I spent a few hours going to 
 all suggested websites, trying to learn what I can. Personal 
 experience based input is very important to me.
 
  It looks like we are pretty evenly split between 2.5 and 3 inch 
 exhaust systems. I've heard (and please correct me if I'm wrong) 
 that having too much pipe could be detrimental to your torque 
 numbers, because you need a certain amount of back pressure to 
 scavenge (pull) the exhaust out...
 
  I guess the real question then becomes does my 396 with a 
 Performer RPM Airgap intake and L78 heads redlining at 6500 - 6800 
 rpm move enough air to warrant 3 inch pipes. Is there a formula 
 out there to figure that kind of thing out? Of course I'm willing 
 to pay for the 3 inch system if it sounds better and has no 
 detrimental effect on my numbers grin I found Clint's comments 
 interesting, using 2 head pipes and reducing down to 2.5 after 
 the muffler...
 
  Thanks for putting up with my persistent stream of questions 
 here. As I dump all available dollars into this project while 
 dodging my wife's broom, I want to keep my future regrets to a 
 minimum.
  Thanks,
  Larry Shouse 
- Original Message - 
From: Larry Shouse 
To: Chevelle List 
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 4:06 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System
 
 
It's time to buy me an exhaust system. The system will go on a 
 fairly healthy normally aspirated 396 running L78 heads and 
 Sanderson intermediate headers with 1 7/8 primaries and 3 
 collectors. Those of you in the know, please help me decide 
 whether I should go with a 2.5 system or a 3 system. Also, brand 
 suggestions would be great.
 
Thanks,
Larry Shouse 



RE: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-29 Thread André-Tigergutt
Title: Message



I know 
that a well built header will use the exhaust from one cylinder to scavenge the 
others, but I'm not sure about how the exhaust system itself can or will do 
that,
I 
thought that once past the collector it was only a matter of getting rid of the 
exhaust.
there 
was an article in a magazine about an instrument measurng exhaust backpressure 
and as I remember it it was all a matter the lowest pressure 
possible.

I dont 
think I'd use a step down in tube size, the entire system wont flow more than 
the smallest tube anyway. 
Maybe 
Clint tought of that because of the lower restriction restriction of the bigger 
muffler.

Have FunAndré 

  
  -Original Message-From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry 
  ShouseSent: 29. november 2005 14:49To: The Chevelle 
  Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System
  Thanks to everyone for your input. I spent a few 
  hours going to all suggested websites, trying to learn what I can. Personal 
  experience based input is very important to me.
  
  It looks like we are pretty evenly split between 
  2.5 and 3 inch exhaust systems. I've heard (and please correct me if I'm 
  wrong) that having too much pipe could be detrimental to your torque numbers, 
  because you need a certain amount of back pressure to scavenge (pull) the 
  exhaust out...
  
  I guess the real question then becomes does my 
  396 with a Performer RPM Airgap intake and L78 heads redlining at 6500 - 6800 
  rpm move enough air to warrant 3 inch pipes. Is there a formula out there to 
  figure that kind of thing out? Of course I'm willing to pay for the 3 inch 
  systemif it sounds better and has no detrimental effect on my numbers 
  grin I found Clint's comments interesting, using 2" head pipes and 
  reducing down to 2.5" after the muffler...
  
  Thanks for putting up with my persistent stream 
  of questions here. As I dump all available dollars into this project while 
  dodging my wife's broom, I want to keep my future regrets to a 
  minimum.
  
  Thanks,
  Larry Shouse
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Larry Shouse 
To: Chevelle List 
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 4:06 
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
System

It's time to buy me an exhaust system. The 
system will go on a fairly healthy normally aspirated 396 running L78 heads 
and Sanderson intermediate headers with 1 7/8" primaries and 3" collectors. 
Those of you in the know, please help me decide whether I should go with a 
2.5" system or a 3" system. Also, brand suggestions would be 
great.

Thanks,
Larry 
Shouse


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-29 Thread Clint Hooper
Title: Message



You guys have to remember that Larry's car isn't 
running a hyd lifter,oval port big block but a solid lifter,forged piston,four 
bolt main L78. Those things will easily rev to 7,000rpm and make their peak 
power well over 6,000rpm. It can handle a higher flow exhaust. I suggested 2.5" 
tailpipes because the exhaust velocity is reduced enough that the extra expense 
and more noise of 3" tailpipes isn't necessary on a BBC less than 427ci. The 
smaller tailpipes will help the low-end torque curve a noticeable amount and 
reduce the drone.
Very few streetable 400ci small blocks will have 
cylinder heads that can flow like L78 BBC's.
Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 
H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System-Dyno Run

2005-11-29 Thread Larry Shouse
Title: Message



Clint,

Everything you said about my engine is correct 
except I did go with hydraulic roller lifters and roller rockers. My motor man 
told me to set redline at 6800rpm.

I had my dyno run today, and you are right. It did 
make peak powerat 6000rpm.

442hp @ 6000rpm
467fp @ 4250rpm

Just a point of interest, airflow was 720.3 scfm @ 
6250rpm, which is as high as they went. What does the "s" in front of the cfm 
stand for?

Videos -

www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-setup.wmv

www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-run.wmv

Larry



  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Clint Hooper 
  
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 8:49 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System
  
  You guys have to remember that Larry's car isn't 
  running a hyd lifter,oval port big block but a solid lifter,forged piston,four 
  bolt main L78. Those things will easily rev to 7,000rpm and make their peak 
  power well over 6,000rpm. It can handle a higher flow exhaust. I suggested 
  2.5" tailpipes because the exhaust velocity is reduced enough that the extra 
  expense and more noise of 3" tailpipes isn't necessary on a BBC less than 
  427ci. The smaller tailpipes will help the low-end torque curve a noticeable 
  amount and reduce the drone.
  Very few streetable 400ci small blocks will have 
  cylinder heads that can flow like L78 BBC's.
  Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 
  H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm


RE: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System-Dyno Run

2005-11-29 Thread Ron Sparks
Title: Message



my wife was standing behind me when I was playing the videos. I explained 
to her it was like watching a new baby coming into the world. She shook her head 
and walked away... :-)



From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry 
ShouseSent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 7:36 PMTo: The 
Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System-Dyno 
Run

Clint,

Everything you said about my engine is correct 
except I did go with hydraulic roller lifters and roller rockers. My motor man 
told me to set redline at 6800rpm.

I had my dyno run today, and you are right. It did 
make peak powerat 6000rpm.

442hp @ 6000rpm
467fp @ 4250rpm

Just a point of interest, airflow was 720.3 scfm @ 
6250rpm, which is as high as they went. What does the "s" in front of the cfm 
stand for?

Videos -

www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-setup.wmv

www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-run.wmv

Larry



  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Clint Hooper 
  
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 8:49 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System
  
  You guys have to remember that Larry's car isn't 
  running a hyd lifter,oval port big block but a solid lifter,forged piston,four 
  bolt main L78. Those things will easily rev to 7,000rpm and make their peak 
  power well over 6,000rpm. It can handle a higher flow exhaust. I suggested 
  2.5" tailpipes because the exhaust velocity is reduced enough that the extra 
  expense and more noise of 3" tailpipes isn't necessary on a BBC less than 
  427ci. The smaller tailpipes will help the low-end torque curve a noticeable 
  amount and reduce the drone.
  Very few streetable 400ci small blocks will have 
  cylinder heads that can flow like L78 BBC's.
  Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 
  H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System-Dyno Run

2005-11-29 Thread Larry Shouse
Title: Message



That is so true Ron! When my motor man called and 
said "it's time", I drove to his shop like a madman! I walked in with a digital 
camera and video camera with a big smile on my face. I haven't built an engine 
since the mid 70's. Although I double-checked everything, there is always that 
little doubt until that engine fires up. Although I was hoping for a bit more 
power, I'm sure it will be plenty for my purpose... and I just love that 
lope...

Larry Shouse

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Ron 
  Sparks 
  To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' 
  
  Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 10:35 
  PM
  Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System-Dyno Run
  
  my wife was standing behind me when I was playing the videos. I 
  explained to her it was like watching a new baby coming into the world. She 
  shook her head and walked away... :-)
  
  
  
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry 
  ShouseSent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 7:36 PMTo: The 
  Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System-Dyno Run
  
  Clint,
  
  Everything you said about my engine is correct 
  except I did go with hydraulic roller lifters and roller rockers. My motor man 
  told me to set redline at 6800rpm.
  
  I had my dyno run today, and you are right. It 
  did make peak powerat 6000rpm.
  
  442hp @ 6000rpm
  467fp @ 4250rpm
  
  Just a point of interest, airflow was 720.3 scfm 
  @ 6250rpm, which is as high as they went. What does the "s" in front of the 
  cfm stand for?
  
  Videos -
  
  www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-setup.wmv
  
  www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-run.wmv
  
  Larry
  
  
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Clint Hooper 

To: The Chevelle Mailing List 

Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 8:49 
    PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
System

You guys have to remember that Larry's car 
isn't running a hyd lifter,oval port big block but a solid lifter,forged 
piston,four bolt main L78. Those things will easily rev to 7,000rpm and make 
their peak power well over 6,000rpm. It can handle a higher flow exhaust. I 
suggested 2.5" tailpipes because the exhaust velocity is reduced enough that 
the extra expense and more noise of 3" tailpipes isn't necessary on a BBC 
less than 427ci. The smaller tailpipes will help the low-end torque curve a 
noticeable amount and reduce the drone.
Very few streetable 400ci small blocks will 
have cylinder heads that can flow like L78 BBC's.
Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino 
ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-28 Thread James Strunk



I would go w/2.5",,better w/more backpressure,,,AND 
DEFINATLY go with the BEST,,FLOWMASTERS

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Larry Shouse 
  To: Chevelle List 
  Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 1:06 
  PM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System
  
  It's time to buy me an exhaust system. The system 
  will go on a fairly healthy normally aspirated 396 running L78 heads and 
  Sanderson intermediate headers with 1 7/8" primaries and 3" collectors. Those 
  of you in the know, please help me decide whether I should go with a 2.5" 
  system or a 3" system. Also, brand suggestions would be great.
  
  Thanks,
  Larry 
Shouse


RE: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-28 Thread Herb Lumpp



Hi 
Larry,

IMO, 
you should go with a 3" exhaust with an X crossover along with the mufflers of 
your choice. I like Spin Tech, they're a bit loud at full song but have a 
unique sound that you won't hear as often as the bellybutton Flowmasters. 
Dynomax Ultraflows are nice too if you want something a little more subtle (I 
used to have them on my Vette but wanted it louder for some reason). I'm 
actually interested in hearing the new mufflers from Edelbrock. The 
cutaway looks like a cross between Spin Tech and Flowmaster. 


Another place you might look is a company called Pypes, http://www.pypesexhaust.com/they 
even have some sound clips online.
Herb Lumpphttp://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm


  -Original Message-From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Larry 
  ShouseSent: Monday, November 28, 2005 4:07 PMTo: 
  Chevelle ListSubject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System
  It's time to buy me an exhaust system. The system 
  will go on a fairly healthy normally aspirated 396 running L78 heads and 
  Sanderson intermediate headers with 1 7/8" primaries and 3" collectors. Those 
  of you in the know, please help me decide whether I should go with a 2.5" 
  system or a 3" system. Also, brand suggestions would be great.
  
  Thanks,
  Larry 
Shouse


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-28 Thread D.R. Jones
Call Torque Tech and they will custom make you an exhaust system that 
will fit and clamp together for your particular vehicle-go with 2.5 as 
already suggested.. I prefer Dynomax mufflers for several reasons, just 
my preference.


D.R. Jones

James Strunk wrote:

I would go w/2.5,,better w/more backpressure,,,AND DEFINATLY go with the 
BEST,,FLOWMASTERS
  - Original Message - 
  From: Larry Shouse 
  To: Chevelle List 
  Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 1:06 PM

  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System


  It's time to buy me an exhaust system. The system will go on a fairly healthy normally aspirated 
396 running L78 heads and Sanderson intermediate headers with 1 7/8 primaries and 3 
collectors. Those of you in the know, please help me decide whether I should go with a 2.5 
system or a 3 system. Also, brand suggestions would be great.

  Thanks,
  Larry Shouse 




Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-28 Thread Mike Holleman



Definately 3". With a big block it is the way to 
go. Deep throaty sound. Yes there are many suppliers out there. I do like Herbs 
spin techs, but they are loud. I am running Flowmasters 3" system on my 
Tempest(421) and it does sound good. Using their 30 series mufflers. For under 
six bills you cannot go wrong.
Mike

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Larry Shouse 
  To: Chevelle List 
  Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 4:06 
  PM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System
  
  It's time to buy me an exhaust system. The system 
  will go on a fairly healthy normally aspirated 396 running L78 heads and 
  Sanderson intermediate headers with 1 7/8" primaries and 3" collectors. Those 
  of you in the know, please help me decide whether I should go with a 2.5" 
  system or a 3" system. Also, brand suggestions would be great.
  
  Thanks,
  Larry Shouse
  
  

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RE: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-28 Thread John Nasta
I have a Flowmaster system and while it might not be the best possible
sounding system, and certainly an X-pipe is a better design than an H-pipe,
the kit is relatively inexpensive and super-easy to install. I also have a
SB so it's tough to say how my opinion of the sound might be changed by
hearing the same system on a BB. In terms of actual performance comparisons,
again I don't exactly have a high performance engine. I suppose 2.5 is
enough for a SB.

John Nasta





Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-28 Thread Craig Ellis
I've got a headers and a Dr. Gas x-pipe with Flowmaster 40s and it is the
best sounding BBC I have ever heard, bar none. The sound at idle with a .550
cam turns the head of anybody who has any kind of love for these cars,
period. It is music.

Craig E.
- Original Message - 
From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 7:35 PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System


 I have a Flowmaster system and while it might not be the best possible
 sounding system, and certainly an X-pipe is a better design than an
H-pipe,
 the kit is relatively inexpensive and super-easy to install. I also have a
 SB so it's tough to say how my opinion of the sound might be changed by
 hearing the same system on a BB. In terms of actual performance
comparisons,
 again I don't exactly have a high performance engine. I suppose 2.5 is
 enough for a SB.

 John Nasta






Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-28 Thread Clint Hooper



A healthy L78 can flow a lot of air. My suggestions 
for decent street manners would be 3" headpipes to the mufflers,then full 2.5" 
tailpipes.
All mandrel bent,of course,,no compression bends. 
If the car will be very low,keep that in mind when choosing 
mufflers.
Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 
H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Larry Shouse 
  
  It's time to buy me an exhaust system. The system 
  will go on a fairly healthy normally aspirated 396 running L78 heads and 
  Sanderson intermediate headers with 1 7/8" primaries and 3" collectors. Those 
  of you in the know, please help me decide whether I should go with a 2.5" 
  system or a 3" system. Also, brand suggestions would be great.
  
  Thanks,
  Larry 
Shouse


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System

2005-11-28 Thread James Strunk
I TOTALLY AGREE,,I had a 70 chevelle SS for 30 yrs.before I finally sold 
it,,comp. cam 540,,w/FLOWMASTERS,,,just an awsome sounding car.
- Original Message - 
From: Craig Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 4:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System



I've got a headers and a Dr. Gas x-pipe with Flowmaster 40s and it is the
best sounding BBC I have ever heard, bar none. The sound at idle with a 
.550

cam turns the head of anybody who has any kind of love for these cars,
period. It is music.

Craig E.
- Original Message - 
From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 7:35 PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System



I have a Flowmaster system and while it might not be the best possible
sounding system, and certainly an X-pipe is a better design than an

H-pipe,
the kit is relatively inexpensive and super-easy to install. I also have 
a

SB so it's tough to say how my opinion of the sound might be changed by
hearing the same system on a BB. In terms of actual performance

comparisons,

again I don't exactly have a high performance engine. I suppose 2.5 is
enough for a SB.

John Nasta












Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

2005-06-07 Thread wbainey
Thanks Clint..that procharger hums...only 10lbs of boost to run that 
fast.  Gotta love BBC's.  Ran high 10's with a pretty much stock 
396/350HP motor and the procharger.
Sold the blower setupTurbo will be added next winter
Walt

http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm



- Original Message -
From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2005 8:38 pm
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

 10.30's at 132mph? YOWZA! Nice car,Walt.
 Clint Hooper
 HH Custom,owner
 1969 El Camino ProTourer
 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
 - Original Message - 
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
 
 
  I do like the flowmaster sound but my 4 side exit was attracted 
 too 
  many cops.  I switched to a stainless Borla kit from headers to 
 bumper 
  http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/BORLA.htm  The kit fit 
 really 
  nice using factory mounting locations.  Sound is good pretty 
 quite at 
  idle.
  Walt
  http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm
 
 
 



Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

2005-06-06 Thread wbainey
Thanks Matt,
 Do you have any Pics of your project?
Walt
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm

- Original Message -
From: Matt Wettig [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2005 8:26 am
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

 Beautiful car Walt. I am in the process of building a 1970 myself.
 
 Matt
 
 
 - Original Message - 
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
 Cc: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
 Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 6:48 AM
 Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5
 
 
 I do like the flowmaster sound but my 4 side exit was attracted 
 too 
  many cops.  I switched to a stainless Borla kit from headers to 
 bumper 
  http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/BORLA.htm  The kit fit 
 really 
  nice using factory mounting locations.  Sound is good pretty 
 quite at 
  idle.
  
  Walt
  http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm
  
  
  - Original Message -
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  Date: Saturday, June 4, 2005 7:29 am
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5
  
  I am going to put a new exhaust system on my '70 LS5 and am 
  considering 
  Flowmasters series 30 or a system by Pypes Performance Exhaust. 
 
  Anybody have any 
  experience with the Pypes Performance company?
  
  Anybody have any other thoughts for a powerful sounding system 
  that won't 
  drive you nuts inside while crusing?  I am open to all input.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Jerry Wells
  ACES 5923
  
  
  
  
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

2005-06-06 Thread Matt Wettig
Not much to look at right now. Frame is out from under it and getting ready 
to paint the frame. Motor and transmission are built for it. I think a 454 
bored 30 over should move it down the road ok. It has good heads on it with 
a 580 lift cam.


Matt

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To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5



Thanks Matt,
Do you have any Pics of your project?
Walt
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm

- Original Message -
From: Matt Wettig [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2005 8:26 am
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5


Beautiful car Walt. I am in the process of building a 1970 myself.

Matt


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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Cc: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 6:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5


I do like the flowmaster sound but my 4 side exit was attracted
too
 many cops.  I switched to a stainless Borla kit from headers to
bumper
 http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/BORLA.htm  The kit fit
really
 nice using factory mounting locations.  Sound is good pretty
quite at
 idle.

 Walt
 http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm


 - Original Message -
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Date: Saturday, June 4, 2005 7:29 am
 Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

 I am going to put a new exhaust system on my '70 LS5 and am
 considering
 Flowmasters series 30 or a system by Pypes Performance Exhaust.

 Anybody have any
 experience with the Pypes Performance company?

 Anybody have any other thoughts for a powerful sounding system
 that won't
 drive you nuts inside while crusing?  I am open to all input.

 Thanks,

 Jerry Wells
 ACES 5923




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Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

2005-06-05 Thread Richard M. Pruett



Has anybody heard of or used these 
guys?

http://www.grabthepower.com/

There is a local muffler shop that has given me a 
price of $300 for a 2 1/2" dual system on my big block V-6 pick up and I'm 
wanting a little feedback from users.

http://stovebolt.com/gallery/pruett_richard_1967.htm

Also, I'm interested in comments as to where to 
bring out the pipes. Turn down underneath? Straight out the back? Out the side; 
behind the rearwheels or before? I'm not looking for originally here; 
original single2" pipe came out behind driver side rear wheel.What I 
want to achieve is to allow this oldengine to breath as bestas she 
can. I recently opened up the air flow on this big boy by installing an 
oversized air filter and raising the breather cover 1/2"; now bringing in air 
all around rather than sucking it through the 1 1/2" snorkel but keeping the 
original look. That made a huge difference!!

Any and all thoughts are welcome.

Rich






  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  jason 
  mcentee 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 10:12 
  AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust 
  System - LS 5
  
  Borla is a great exhaust system. A million mile warranty exaust system. 
  That shows they're confidence in the product. I put a Borla system on my 95 
  GMC Sonoma and it was great ! It made the 6 Cylinder sound like an 8 with no 
  excessive noise. Its throaty, but its what we ( and others) Americans love. 
  The extra Ponies were helpful in blasting the 5.0's that Ford made famous. 
  Although it wasnt only the exhaust system, it definately didnt hurt the 
  performance. By the way, I do not work for Borla, only a fan.
  
  
   
  Jay\
  
  1995 
  GMC Sonoma 
  1971 
  Chevy Malibu ( in restoring stages)
  
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  I 
do like the flowmaster sound but my 4" side exit was attracted too many 
cops. I switched to a stainless Borla kit from headers to bumper 
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/BORLA.htm The kit fit really 
nice using factory mounting locations. Sound is good pretty quite at 
idle.Walthttp://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm- 
Original Message -From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: Saturday, June 4, 
2005 7:29 amSubject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5 I 
am going to put a new exhaust system on my '70 LS5 and am  
considering  Flowmasters series 30 or a system by Pypes Performance 
Exhaust.  Anybody have any  experience with the Pypes 
Performance company?  Anybody have any other thoughts for a 
powerful sounding system  that won't  drive you nuts inside 
while crusing? I am open to all input.  Thanks, 
 Jerry Wells ACES 5923 
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

2005-06-04 Thread wbainey
I do like the flowmaster sound but my 4 side exit was attracted too 
many cops.  I switched to a stainless Borla kit from headers to bumper 
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/BORLA.htm  The kit fit really 
nice using factory mounting locations.  Sound is good pretty quite at 
idle.

Walt
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm


- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2005 7:29 am
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

 I am going to put a new exhaust system on my '70 LS5 and am 
 considering 
 Flowmasters series 30 or a system by Pypes Performance Exhaust.  
 Anybody have any 
 experience with the Pypes Performance company?
 
 Anybody have any other thoughts for a powerful sounding system 
 that won't 
 drive you nuts inside while crusing?  I am open to all input.
 
 Thanks,
 
 Jerry Wells
 ACES 5923
 



Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

2005-06-04 Thread Matt Wettig

Beautiful car Walt. I am in the process of building a 1970 myself.

Matt


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To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Cc: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 6:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5


I do like the flowmaster sound but my 4 side exit was attracted too 
many cops.  I switched to a stainless Borla kit from headers to bumper 
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/BORLA.htm  The kit fit really 
nice using factory mounting locations.  Sound is good pretty quite at 
idle.


Walt
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm


- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2005 7:29 am
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

I am going to put a new exhaust system on my '70 LS5 and am 
considering 
Flowmasters series 30 or a system by Pypes Performance Exhaust.  
Anybody have any 
experience with the Pypes Performance company?


Anybody have any other thoughts for a powerful sounding system 
that won't 
drive you nuts inside while crusing?  I am open to all input.


Thanks,

Jerry Wells
ACES 5923





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Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

2005-06-04 Thread Brad Olson
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 any experience with the Pypes Performance company?

Check the forums/boards at performanceyears.com for threads relating to
PYPES, and also ask about the availability of instructions, support, etc.
before making a purchase.  I bought one of the early PYPES systems a
couple of years ago and it came with no instructions, just a photo that
was barely helpful.  And the website kept saying that the online
instructions were coming soon but when I checked back last year they
still weren't up.  I have the system on my car but have never been truly
happy with it; I had to do quite a lot of modifying to get it to fit and
it still hangs too low for my taste (Trans Am, which doesn't have much
ground clearance to begin with).  In fact, I'm planning on working on
it today in case I hook up with the Power Tour tomorrow...

Hopefully PYPES' products and service have improved since 2003 but I'd do
some serious research before sending them any money, based on what I
went through.  You can also check the threads at classicalpontiac.com
(Performance Years started out as strictly Pontiac) for some opinions.
Good luck!

Brad O.



Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

2005-06-04 Thread jason mcentee
Borla is a great exhaust system. A million mile warranty exaust system. That shows they're confidence in the product. I put a Borla system on my 95 GMC Sonoma and it was great ! It made the 6 Cylinder sound like an 8 with no excessive noise. Its throaty, but its what we ( and others) Americans love. The extra Ponies were helpful in blasting the 5.0's that Ford made famous. Although it wasnt only the exhaust system, it definately didnt hurt the performance. By the way, I do not work for Borla, only a fan.


 Jay\

1995 GMC Sonoma 
1971 Chevy Malibu ( in restoring stages)

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I do like the flowmaster sound but my 4" side exit was attracted too many cops. I switched to a stainless Borla kit from headers to bumper http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/BORLA.htm The kit fit really nice using factory mounting locations. Sound is good pretty quite at idle.Walthttp://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm- Original Message -From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: Saturday, June 4, 2005 7:29 amSubject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5 I am going to put a new exhaust system on my '70 LS5 and am  considering  Flowmasters series 30 or a system by Pypes Performance Exhaust.  Anybody have any  experience with the Pypes Performance company?  Anybody have any other thoughts for a powerful sounding system  that won't  drive you nuts inside
 while crusing? I am open to all input.  Thanks,  Jerry Wells ACES 5923 __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

2005-06-04 Thread malibu



Here's my previous post about Pypes:

I bought my 3" exhaust from pypes exhaust, and it is awesome.http://www.pypesexhaust.com/I 
mocked up the kit myself, and easily could have put it on if I would havehad 
a lift. The exhaust over the rear axle was a PITA, so I brought it 
tothe muffler shop, and they put it on cheap. They said it was the 
best kitthey had ever put in. I got the X pipe with the cut outs so 
that I can getthat race sound when I want (I plan on putting the electric 
cutouts on thecar soon), but went with the pypes mufflers because the 502 
has a big voice,and I wanted to be somewhat quiet when idling through the 
neighborhood. Itstill sounds great though, and has a very deep/mean 
bass sound when idling.LaterCharleswww.65ss.com

P.S. I had nothing but great stuff from them. When I called with 
questions they took the time, and helped me, and the kit was almost perfect 
fit. One tail pipe was slightly cocked (1/2", probably wouldn't have 
noticed) but the muffler shop fixed it. 

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  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - 
  LS 5
  
  I am going to put 
  a new exhaust system on my '70 LS5 and am considering Flowmasters series 30 or 
  a system by Pypes Performance Exhaust. Anybody have any experience with 
  the Pypes Performance company?
  
  Anybody have any 
  other thoughts for a powerful sounding system that won't drive you nuts inside 
  while crusing? I am open to all input.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Jerry 
  Wells
  ACES 
  5923


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

2005-06-04 Thread Clint Hooper



I just installed a new exhaust system on my 69 El Camino w/350 SBCand 
used 2.5"  3"aluminized tubing with Flowmaster series 40 Delta Flows. 
One word describes it: loud.
The newer Pypes stuff is pretty good.
Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 
H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm

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  From: 
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  I am going to put 
  a new exhaust system on my '70 LS5 and am considering Flowmasters series 30 or 
  a system by Pypes Performance Exhaust. Anybody have any experience with 
  the Pypes Performance company?
  
  Anybody have any 
  other thoughts for a powerful sounding system that won't drive you nuts inside 
  while crusing? I am open to all input.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Jerry 
  Wells
  ACES 
  5923


Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust System - LS 5

2005-06-04 Thread Clint Hooper
10.30's at 132mph? YOWZA! Nice car,Walt.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
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 I do like the flowmaster sound but my 4 side exit was attracted too 
 many cops.  I switched to a stainless Borla kit from headers to bumper 
 http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/BORLA.htm  The kit fit really 
 nice using factory mounting locations.  Sound is good pretty quite at 
 idle.
 Walt
 http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm