Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-11 Thread Matthew Post
Thanks Harlan. Anyone hear of Bassani? They've come out with an A-Body exhaust kit. The article link below from Chevy Rumble shows the install. Looks really easy. http://www.bassani.com/new_products/5/

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-11 Thread NtOwlPro
Hi All. Does it look like it's only from 68 and newer? I don't see anything for 67 and older..maybe I missed something.. Tom P In a message dated 1/11/2008 2:07:40 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks Harlan. Anyone hear of Bassani? They've come out with an

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-10 Thread HarKemAsso
yes i have those on one of my cars where the pipe had to go across the frame, they tuck up nice and seem like they would not impede flow. Harlan In a message dated 1/9/2008 10:51:25 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone have experience with oval exhaust pipe? -Matt

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-09 Thread Matthew Post
:34 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? Tom, You mentioned that you had to cut and expand pipes on each of the installs. What type of tool is used to expand the pipes inexpensively at home? Thanks, Matt At 08:50 PM 1/6/2008, Tom Rightler wrote: Jim, The Flowmaster

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-08 Thread Matthew Post
PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? That's one thing about my current system that's probably working out as a good thing- since it's not sealed real well right now, all

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-08 Thread Tom Tomlinson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net; The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 11:34 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? Tom, You mentioned that you had to cut and expand pipes on each

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Matthew Post
] To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? That's one thing about my current system that's probably working out as a good thing- since it's not sealed real well right now, all the moisture

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Brad Olson
-- Original message -- From: Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] You mentioned that you had to cut and expand pipes on each of the installs. What type of tool is used to expand the pipes inexpensively at home? I have a pipe expander/shaper that is basically a bunch

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Matthew Post
Thanks Brad. I'll look for something like that. I've seen the hydraulic ones the shops have, but never seen a hand tool that would work. At 08:47 AM 1/7/2008, you wrote: -- Original message -- From: Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] You mentioned that you had to

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Dale
- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matthew Post Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 11:03 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? Thanks Brad. I'll look for something like that. I've seen the hydraulic ones the shops have, but never seen a hand tool that would

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2008-01-07 Thread Brad Olson
] best self-install kit? Thanks Brad. I'll look for something like that. I've seen the hydraulic ones the shops have, but never seen a hand tool that would work.

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2008-01-07 Thread Matthew Post
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? Thanks Brad. I'll look for something like that. I've seen the hydraulic ones the shops have, but never seen a hand tool that would work.

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Tom Rightler
; The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 11:34 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? Tom, You mentioned that you had to cut and expand pipes on each of the installs. What type of tool is used to expand the pipes inexpensively at home

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread John Nasta
. It worked out well. Tom - Original Message - From: Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net; The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 11:34 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? Tom

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread John Nasta
The Flowmaster kits provide everything you need from the collector back and you can install it yourself in an hour or two. HTH, John Nasta Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi JIm, What state/city are you in? my friend has his own muffler shop and would do a great job at a great price for you!!

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread John
I have the Flowmaster American Thunder kit on my 66...Was easy to install...has no leaks...I am happy with it.. John

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread Tom Rightler
The Flowmaster kit was easy to install on my 70, however, after 6 years and less than 20K miles, the mufflers blew out on the bottom from moisture collecting and now they need to be replaced. The pipes themselves are not in that great of shape either and this is on a car that doesn't go out in

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread John Nasta
OTOH, I've had Flowmasters on my 69 El Camino for about 4 years, and it is a driver that I park on the street and drive in all kinds of weather, and everything is fine. No signs of rust or rot anywhere. Maybe just the fact that I drive it more often keeps the water from sitting in there

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread Dave Corgill
At 09:16 AM 1/6/2008, you wrote: OTOH, I've had Flowmasters on my 69 El Camino for about 4 years, and it is a driver that I park on the street and drive in all kinds of weather, and everything is fine. No signs of rust or rot anywhere. Maybe just the fact that I drive it more often keeps the

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread J. Brady
I'm in Elkton MD and would love that! Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi JIm, What state/city are you in? my friend has his own muffler shop and would do a great job at a great price for you!! Harlan In a message dated 1/4/2008 9:13:42 PM Central Standard Time,

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread J. Brady
That's one thing about my current system that's probably working out as a good thing- since it's not sealed real well right now, all the moisture drains out on the floor in my garage!! 8^] I appreciate everyone' input on this, thanks so much. I saw the Pypes setup in either my Jegs or Summit

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread Karl Groves
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Rightler Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 10:00 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? The Flowmaster kit was easy to install on my 70, however, after 6 years and less than 20K miles, the mufflers blew out on the bottom from

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread John Nasta
THAT was bumming you out enough to want to sell it? You should try driving a car through three northeast winters with no heat and a leaking transmission! BTW I'm planning on finally getting around to that rear tranny seal tomorrow. I have a friend who has an empty garage that I can use and

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread John Nasta
- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Rightler Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 10:00 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? The Flowmaster kit was easy to install on my 70, however, after 6 years and less than 20K miles

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread Karl Groves
listings added literally every minute! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Rightler Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 10:00 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? The Flowmaster kit

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread John Nasta
How much does that same Dynomax kit cost now and what was the labor rate when you did that? Quoting Karl Groves [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Last time I had an exhaust installed, it was full headers-back 2 1/2 exhaust with Dynomax mufflers, welded (no clamps) for $300. That's cheaper than a

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread Karl Groves
: www.thehotrodclassifieds.com New listings added literally every minute! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:chevelle-list- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 12:29 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread John Nasta
listings added literally every minute! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:chevelle-list- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 12:29 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? How much does

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread Tom Rightler
the $$ in my opinion if you want something that is GARUNTEED to fit perfect. Tom Rightler MCC Newsletter Editor - Original Message - From: Karl Groves To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 11:36 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? Stories

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread Daniel Solomon
: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? I'm in Elkton MD and would love that! Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi JIm, What state/city are you in? my friend has his own muffler shop and would do a great job at a great price for you!!Harlan In a message

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread HarKemAsso
://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/ Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 07:32:21 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? I'm in Elkton MD and would love that! Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi JIm

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread John Nasta
Dan Jim in MD, You may be able to get one of the members of the MCC club to install it for you. Maybe one of their members would be interested in the side work. Great club. If you are not already a member, you may want to consider joining. I'd imagine Tom Rightler or Donnie Gates from

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-06 Thread Tom Rightler
Newsletter Editor - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit? That's one thing about my current system that's probably

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-05 Thread HarKemAsso
Hi JIm, What state/city are you in? my friend has his own muffler shop and would do a great job at a great price for you!! Harlan In a message dated 1/4/2008 9:13:42 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: headers on the 327, and am wondering what header-back systems the