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Streetmaster · 11-11-2005, 09:22 PM

Hey fella's got a ? about putting a set of Patriot sidepipes on my 76 GMC Sierra shortbed pu. Anybody ever run a set of them before? if so how'ed they sound and perform? The set i have in mind, have a 2 1/2 inlet and a 3" outlet, which would mate right up with the 2 1/2 collecter attached to the headers. The trucks gonna sit about a foot off the ground, so ground clearance is not a problem. Besides, the drone you get with the flowmaster mufflers would get on my nurves in time. (Oppinions Please)

79BIG10 · 11-11-2005, 09:49 PM

I've never ran them. I think arveetek was running them on his diesel but it may have been stacks instead running through the bed. I like them on the right truck but that's IMO.

Streetmaster · 11-11-2005, 10:11 PM

Yeah gotcha, The way the rockers curve down around on the 73 to 80 C10 cabs, i feel that a set of side pipes would look good.

75stepside · 11-12-2005, 11:35 AM

personally, i'm a fan of the old skool hot rod look in these trucks... as well as the new style of bagging, shaving, smooth lines too... with my resto project, i went hot rod style and put my "side pipes" vertical! i love the unique look and the sound.

i acutally had stainless 2.5" pipe, which is my entire exhaust system, and i spend 1/2 a day calling summit racing, and then every number for patriot exhausts... to get the part # for the exhaust heat shields... and i finally got them... and am very pleased with the results.

Prerunner1982 · 11-12-2005, 02:52 PM

here is arveeteks truck, it sounded nice with the side pipes, but his ditched them when he upgraded to a turbo..

75stepside · 11-12-2005, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

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Prerunner1982 · 11-12-2005, 05:53 PM

hotrodhomi · 11-12-2005, 08:11 PM

Side pipes are for vettes...putting them on a full-size truck is like putting a giant wing on the back. Friends don't let friends run side pipes. Just say no!

SSC's76 · 11-12-2005, 08:21 PM

Well they went from cool to I figured thats was your ride by the mullet.

Some trucks they look good on I'll leave mine sidepipe free.

TOMMAY · 11-14-2005, 10:56 AM

Mommas quit naming their boys,Bubba,a while back and eventually all the Old Bubbas died off and there was no longer a need for side pipes.

Good Luck

Tom

PS: I won't say how I know,but if you don't like the drone of flowmasters,you sure won't like side pipes. "Bubba Tom".

arveetek · 11-16-2005, 05:57 PM

I liked the side-pipes on my truck. The only reason I got rid of them was when I went to a 4" single exhaust for my turbo, as stated. They weren't too loud, but they did rumble quite a bit in the cab due to the fact that they were bolted to the body. I even insulated them with home-made rubber hangers, but there was still quite a bit of vibration and such. It was pretty cool but could get on your nerves on long trips.

I have video of my truck doing a drive-by that was shot at the Oklahoma meet in 2002, but it takes too long to upload on dial-up....anyone else that has that video want to post it?

Yes, side-pipes are 'old-school,' but I still think they're cool. It all boils down to personal preference. I don't care for bagged trucks with large wheels and small tires, but again, that's just my personal preference. Must be a generational thing....even though I'm only 29!

Casey

bigblock73 · 11-16-2005, 06:29 PM

Casey, I can host it (the video) if you can get it to me.

LOHRTBT · 11-16-2005, 06:42 PM

i have it on disc if you cant get it to him.

I should be able to send it to you through Gmail.

86swb · 11-16-2005, 10:03 PM

I think the side pipes look great on "big rigs" but I do not like the look of them on our trucks. But that is just me.

boxrodz · 11-17-2005, 01:11 AM

Oh, they're out there...

11-11-2005, 09:22 PM	#1
Streetmaster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 92	What ever happend to the side pipe look? Hey fella's got a ? about putting a set of Patriot sidepipes on my 76 GMC Sierra shortbed pu. Anybody ever run a set of them before? if so how'ed they sound and perform? The set i have in mind, have a 2 1/2 inlet and a 3" outlet, which would mate right up with the 2 1/2 collecter attached to the headers. The trucks gonna sit about a foot off the ground, so ground clearance is not a problem. Besides, the drone you get with the flowmaster mufflers would get on my nurves in time. (Oppinions Please)

11-11-2005, 09:49 PM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look? I've never ran them. I think arveetek was running them on his diesel but it may have been stacks instead running through the bed. I like them on the right truck but that's IMO. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

11-11-2005, 10:11 PM	#3
Streetmaster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 92	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look? Yeah gotcha, The way the rockers curve down around on the 73 to 80 C10 cabs, i feel that a set of side pipes would look good.

11-12-2005, 11:35 AM	#4
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look? personally, i'm a fan of the old skool hot rod look in these trucks... as well as the new style of bagging, shaving, smooth lines too... with my resto project, i went hot rod style and put my "side pipes" vertical! i love the unique look and the sound. i acutally had stainless 2.5" pipe, which is my entire exhaust system, and i spend 1/2 a day calling summit racing, and then every number for patriot exhausts... to get the part # for the exhaust heat shields... and i finally got them... and am very pleased with the results.

11-12-2005, 02:52 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look? here is arveeteks truck, it sounded nice with the side pipes, but his ditched them when he upgraded to a turbo.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

11-12-2005, 05:53 PM	#7
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look?

11-12-2005, 08:11 PM	#8
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look? Side pipes are for vettes...putting them on a full-size truck is like putting a giant wing on the back. Friends don't let friends run side pipes. Just say no!

11-12-2005, 08:21 PM	#9
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look? Well they went from cool to I figured thats was your ride by the mullet. Some trucks they look good on I'll leave mine sidepipe free. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

11-14-2005, 10:56 AM	#10
TOMMAY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mobile,Al Posts: 163	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look? Mommas quit naming their boys,Bubba,a while back and eventually all the Old Bubbas died off and there was no longer a need for side pipes. Good Luck Tom PS: I won't say how I know,but if you don't like the drone of flowmasters,you sure won't like side pipes. "Bubba Tom". __________________ 76 Silverado 74 Vette

11-16-2005, 05:57 PM	#11
arveetek Ultimate Diesel Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 328	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look? I liked the side-pipes on my truck. The only reason I got rid of them was when I went to a 4" single exhaust for my turbo, as stated. They weren't too loud, but they did rumble quite a bit in the cab due to the fact that they were bolted to the body. I even insulated them with home-made rubber hangers, but there was still quite a bit of vibration and such. It was pretty cool but could get on your nerves on long trips. I have video of my truck doing a drive-by that was shot at the Oklahoma meet in 2002, but it takes too long to upload on dial-up....anyone else that has that video want to post it? Yes, side-pipes are 'old-school,' but I still think they're cool. It all boils down to personal preference. I don't care for bagged trucks with large wheels and small tires, but again, that's just my personal preference. Must be a generational thing....even though I'm only 29! Casey __________________ Project truck: '81 C/20 converted to 6.2L TURBO DIESEL bored .040", gear drive, 6.5L injectors/pump, custom pistons, custom 4" exhaust, 700R4, 4.10's Daily Driver: '95 K1500 Tahoe, 6.5L TURBO DIESEL, NP241, 4L80E, 3.42's

11-16-2005, 06:29 PM	#12
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look? Casey, I can host it (the video) if you can get it to me. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-16-2005, 06:42 PM	#13
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look? i have it on disc if you cant get it to him. I should be able to send it to you through Gmail. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

11-16-2005, 10:03 PM	#14
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look? I think the side pipes look great on "big rigs" but I do not like the look of them on our trucks. But that is just me. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-17-2005, 01:11 AM	#15
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: What ever happend to the side pipe look? Oh, they're out there... Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin... Last edited by boxrodz; 11-17-2005 at 01:14 AM.



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