Phill's Vette Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 A few weeks ago I removed the old rusty original Hooker side pipe muffler inserts and went commando for a while. The decimal level was probably a few below no pipes at all - WAY LOUD - HOA make you move out loud! Getting the old inserts out was the real job here, so installing the new ones only took me a few hours tonight. I ordered a set of 2.5" inserts from Sweet Thunder and I have finally found my happy middle ground with the sound I've always wanted from this Vette - I found my Happy Place! The original style inserts had a 1 7/8” inner baffle tube while the new ones have 2.5" baffles with a chambered style inner tube wrapped around the 4" side pipes. The sound IS Sweet Thunder as this company promised - not to loud at cruising speed, but at WOT, all other cars around me know its a Corvette! The new and the old: New project starting tomorrow will be to install the new A/C compressor, accumulator, dryer and seals to get her ready for some new R12 this weekend. Next week, me and DCS (Tom & Jim) will be doing some tuning work on her to prep for another dyno run; then when the DSC Gods are finished with me, I will be installing a new 3:70 differential with all new universal joints. When I do the differential swap, I will post as some here have expressed interest in helping/hanging out for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Side pipes rule! Just not sure about in a daily driver. Maybe I'm just getting old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I bet it sounds great, you should post a sound clip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewey Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Side pipes rule! Just not sure about in a daily driver. Maybe I'm just getting old MAYBE???lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Side pipes rule! Just not sure about in a daily driver. Maybe I'm just getting old MAYBE???lolHEY! I've got one with sidepipes! Just glad I can choose when to drive it. Depends on whether I'm in the mood to actually hear the wife or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill's Vette Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Yeah, some days after a long day the drone kinda gets to me, BUT over all I just love the sound especially now. When I get old like Eddie..... I can always install some more restrictive inserts. Eddie, this company, Sweet Thunder also makes inserts for the 3.5" side pipes like yours - I think that is what you have?? There is actually a lot of sound/volume options around for us side pipe guys - both OEM and after market side pipes. Dwayne, I will work on making a sound bite and get it posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk n Blu Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Side pipes rule! Just not sure about in a daily driver. Maybe I'm just getting old Never too old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastC3 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 looking forward to seeing / hearing the new tubes !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anmracing2 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I bet it sounds awesome!!!! Sound clips are definately needed.......... Congrats on the mod!!!!Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Next week, me and DCS (Tom & Jim) will be doing some tuning work on her to prep for another dyno run; then when the DSC Gods are finished with meSo which day is it? BTW: who is this? DSC Gods are finished with me Are you sure you want to go to a 3:70? Phill, a 3:54 would be plenty, (more than enough) I'm thinking your not going to be liking the mpg with that other gear at all. Even if you are planning for down the road a bit with the new motor, you may want to do the math and calculate which gear/TQ would be best after you hit it on the dyno. Just a suggestion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill's Vette Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 oops......DCS! Yeah, 3:70 will probably be way too much, but if I don't like it I will have the old original diff rebuilt with 3:54 or less - I'll have to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Vette'ster Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Phil, I want'a here those pipes. I've always wanted side pipes, although I like the 69 covers type myself. Side pipes are sweet. It gives a C3 that muscle look and sound I think it should have.On your rear, I have the 3.73 gears. I think Tom's might be right. If you are going to keep the 700r4 trans and its gearing and you have motor mods in the future, then you might like 3.5's better. First gear is real low. With more motor it might be a little too low. I'm going a different route on the trans, so I think my 3.73 will match well. If I didn't have that Vette in pieces you could feel and compare might help you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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