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MSL · 08-14-2003, 05:36 AM

Is there anyone that sells a complete bolt together exhaust system for a 78 chevy sb.

LOHRTBT · 08-14-2003, 09:33 AM

I think summit/jegs do.

MSL · 08-14-2003, 08:02 PM

Thanks i will have to check it out.

ElGracho · 08-14-2003, 08:49 PM

Here's a link.

I've used these a couple times, and they worked well. Can't beat 'em for the money and you get to pick your own mufflers.

beaterC10 · 08-14-2003, 09:05 PM

I've used kits by both Hooker and Dynomax. I liked the Hookers better, the bends in the tubing were smoother. The header kits seem to fit the best. I have used the manifold kits and had some problems with the fit to the stock manifolds used with the dipstick on the passenger side. The fit was better on the manifolds used with the dipstick on the passenger side. The difference seemed to be in the angle and length of the manifold exits.

The kits use an extension pipe after the muffler that you have to cut to fit a shortbed truck. Fit the pipes and don't rely on the instructions for how much to cut. My experience has been the instructions have you cut the pipes too short.

method2mymadnes · 08-20-2003, 10:52 PM

I bought a Dynomax kit and mufflers from Jegs. It is a universal kit but it has all the bends you should need. Mine worked with no problem.

Mike76251 · 08-21-2003, 07:44 AM

The Hooker kit does fit great.
If you have headers......you might have a little problem getting the driver's side pipe past the trans. crossmember (as with all kits)

MSL · 08-21-2003, 07:47 AM

what hooker kit?

beaterC10 · 08-21-2003, 08:48 AM

Summit did sell a Hooker dual exahust kit for either manifolds or headers. I haven't looked recently, I assume they still do, should run in the neighborhood of $100.

benscool1 · 08-21-2003, 09:40 AM

Which kit would y'all say is better, the Hooker or Dynomax?

08-14-2003, 05:36 AM	#1
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Exhaust system Is there anyone that sells a complete bolt together exhaust system for a 78 chevy sb.

08-14-2003, 09:33 AM	#2
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I think summit/jegs do. __________________ ~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

08-14-2003, 08:49 PM	#4
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	Here's a link. I've used these a couple times, and they worked well. Can't beat 'em for the money and you get to pick your own mufflers. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

08-20-2003, 10:52 PM	#6
method2mymadnes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 327	I bought a Dynomax kit and mufflers from Jegs. It is a universal kit but it has all the bends you should need. Mine worked with no problem. __________________ 87% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

08-21-2003, 09:40 AM	#10
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Which kit would y'all say is better, the Hooker or Dynomax? __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

08-14-2003, 08:02 PM	#3
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Thanks i will have to check it out.

08-14-2003, 09:05 PM	#5
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	I've used kits by both Hooker and Dynomax. I liked the Hookers better, the bends in the tubing were smoother. The header kits seem to fit the best. I have used the manifold kits and had some problems with the fit to the stock manifolds used with the dipstick on the passenger side. The fit was better on the manifolds used with the dipstick on the passenger side. The difference seemed to be in the angle and length of the manifold exits. The kits use an extension pipe after the muffler that you have to cut to fit a shortbed truck. Fit the pipes and don't rely on the instructions for how much to cut. My experience has been the instructions have you cut the pipes too short.

08-21-2003, 07:44 AM	#7
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,500	The Hooker kit does fit great. If you have headers......you might have a little problem getting the driver's side pipe past the trans. crossmember (as with all kits)

08-21-2003, 07:47 AM	#8
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	what hooker kit?

08-21-2003, 08:48 AM	#9
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Summit did sell a Hooker dual exahust kit for either manifolds or headers. I haven't looked recently, I assume they still do, should run in the neighborhood of $100.



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