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57chevyman · 03-06-2015, 03:52 PM

Let's see your tailpipes! With stock stepside bed and chrome bumper, I'm leaning towards dual exhaust with 45 degree angles at the back . Other options are straight out the back , or "dumped " in front of the rear axel. I have nice stainless 3" slant tips I can use.

Russell Ashley · 03-06-2015, 05:47 PM

Here's how I have mine. I like the look of two pipes exiting straight out under the bumper but it will smoke up the bumper. I don't like turn downs as they resonate and make a roar at some speeds, so this is what I chose. You can barely see these but you could adjust the position if you wanted them to be more visible.

57chevyman · 03-06-2015, 06:46 PM

Thanks for the tip about the bumper . I always had pipes out the back , but didn't have a bumper . I like the position your pipes are in.... Haven't decided yet on re using my big slant tips.... I do like the downward / at and angle tailpipe position

capnduane · 03-06-2015, 07:14 PM

Mine come right out of the glasspacs and dump down in front of the rear axel. No negative issues at all. I put a set of cutouts infront of the mufflers for s---s and giggles and like my system.

**Joe Pass** · 03-06-2015, 07:56 PM

I ran mine out the back...slant tips
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57chevyman · 03-06-2015, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Pass

I ran mine out the back...slant tips
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I like this , but not sure on my truck with the big stock bumper...

**mr48chev** · 03-06-2015, 09:45 PM

Clear out the back unless you are thinking of running a camper shell and letting someone or a pet ride in the back.

Not a fan of the way the ones on Capnduane's truck exit before the axle. The constant drone of the exhaust under the truck would give me a headache before I got 20 miles down the road. A buddy used to have his set up that way and I couldn't stand to ride in it but he loved it.

Speedbumpauto · 03-07-2015, 12:02 AM

I do have a chrome bumper so....... I think you need to carry the shape/theme of the rear of your truck to the exhaust. I didn't want round because nothing else was round on mine.....and I can't stand square corners. Everything needs a radius. The sort of Chevelle tips worked well for me......I think. It's all about theme. I have cutouts for noise and I'll never(maybe age) have anything in front of the wheels again.

: )

T Hilde · 03-07-2015, 09:24 PM

roger55 · 03-08-2015, 03:02 PM

solidaxel · 03-08-2015, 03:06 PM

Here is one in the garage now

49tomchevy · 03-08-2015, 04:48 PM

Here are mine

ChuckDriver · 03-08-2015, 10:36 PM

I like this set-up!

Speedbumpauto · 03-09-2015, 11:01 AM

That upside down bumper and pipes is REALLY cool thinking. I love ideas like that...although I'd probably have to over think it.

roger55 · 03-09-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedbumpauto

That upside down bumper and pipes is REALLY cool thinking. I love ideas like that...although I'd probably have to over think it.

But where do you put the license plate?

RANGERdan · 03-09-2015, 11:49 AM

Hello Speedbumpauto
You mentioned that you would never put the exhaust tail pipes in front of the wheels again.
I am curious as to why you would not do this again.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 03-09-2015, 12:16 PM

Speedbumpauto · 03-09-2015, 01:10 PM

guess I'm just getting too darn old. Had lots of them in my time because they're easier to do but I find the sound annoying on a long cruise now. I threw money at electronic cutouts on my last project so I could have loud in front of the wheels when I wanted but mellow out the back for cruising. Will turn some heads at a stop light though. Old mans revenge to the loud music car next to you.

Dan, I'm not sure where the license plate goes but I bet we could figure it out.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 03-09-2015, 09:41 PM

Is my photo upside down to everyone else? It is to me. Annoying as hell, sorry guys. I'd fix it if I could.

iowaboynca · 03-09-2015, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Is my photo upside down to everyone else? It is to me. Annoying as hell, sorry guys. I'd fix it if I could.

Nope Dan, pic looks good

57chevyman · 03-09-2015, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Is my photo upside down to everyone else? It is to me. Annoying as hell, sorry guys. I'd fix it if I could.

Hey ---- it's upside down on my phone. But on computer, it's
Right side up.

57chevyman · 03-09-2015, 09:56 PM

:-)

**Dan in Pasadena** · 03-09-2015, 10:06 PM

Thanks Frank!

torchlight · 03-09-2015, 10:48 PM

Just barely peeking out under the rear bumper:

57chevyman · 03-18-2015, 04:01 PM

New stainless steel headers. No more stock manifold

03-06-2015, 03:52 PM	#1
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Exhaust tailpipes tips Let's see your tailpipes! With stock stepside bed and chrome bumper, I'm leaning towards dual exhaust with 45 degree angles at the back . Other options are straight out the back , or "dumped " in front of the rear axel. I have nice stainless 3" slant tips I can use. __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

03-06-2015, 05:47 PM	#2
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips Here's how I have mine. I like the look of two pipes exiting straight out under the bumper but it will smoke up the bumper. I don't like turn downs as they resonate and make a roar at some speeds, so this is what I chose. You can barely see these but you could adjust the position if you wanted them to be more visible. Attached Images

03-06-2015, 06:46 PM	#3
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips Thanks for the tip about the bumper . I always had pipes out the back , but didn't have a bumper . I like the position your pipes are in.... Haven't decided yet on re using my big slant tips.... I do like the downward / at and angle tailpipe position __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

03-06-2015, 07:14 PM	#4
capnduane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, Calif. Posts: 244	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips Mine come right out of the glasspacs and dump down in front of the rear axel. No negative issues at all. I put a set of cutouts infront of the mufflers for s---s and giggles and like my system. Attached Images __________________ '55 Chevy 1/2ton pickup w/ Pontiac 350 and Muncie M21 close ratio 4speed "Red Ryder" Last edited by capnduane; 03-06-2015 at 07:25 PM.

03-06-2015, 07:56 PM	#5
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips I ran mine out the back...slant tips

03-06-2015, 09:45 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,731	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips Clear out the back unless you are thinking of running a camper shell and letting someone or a pet ride in the back. Not a fan of the way the ones on Capnduane's truck exit before the axle. The constant drone of the exhaust under the truck would give me a headache before I got 20 miles down the road. A buddy used to have his set up that way and I couldn't stand to ride in it but he loved it. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-07-2015, 12:02 AM	#8
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips I do have a chrome bumper so....... I think you need to carry the shape/theme of the rear of your truck to the exhaust. I didn't want round because nothing else was round on mine.....and I can't stand square corners. Everything needs a radius. The sort of Chevelle tips worked well for me......I think. It's all about theme. I have cutouts for noise and I'll never(maybe age) have anything in front of the wheels again. : ) Attached Images

03-07-2015, 09:24 PM	#9
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414646

03-08-2015, 03:02 PM	#10
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

03-08-2015, 03:06 PM	#11
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips Here is one in the garage now Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-08-2015, 04:48 PM	#12
49tomchevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Celina, Tn Posts: 29	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips Here are mine Attached Images

03-08-2015, 10:36 PM	#13
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips I like this set-up! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

03-09-2015, 11:01 AM	#14
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips That upside down bumper and pipes is REALLY cool thinking. I love ideas like that...although I'd probably have to over think it.

03-09-2015, 11:49 AM	#16
RANGERdan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fenwick Ontario Canada Posts: 7	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips Hello Speedbumpauto You mentioned that you would never put the exhaust tail pipes in front of the wheels again. I am curious as to why you would not do this again.

03-09-2015, 12:16 PM	#17
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,345	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!



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03-09-2015, 01:10 PM	#18
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips guess I'm just getting too darn old. Had lots of them in my time because they're easier to do but I find the sound annoying on a long cruise now. I threw money at electronic cutouts on my last project so I could have loud in front of the wheels when I wanted but mellow out the back for cruising. Will turn some heads at a stop light though. Old mans revenge to the loud music car next to you. Dan, I'm not sure where the license plate goes but I bet we could figure it out.

03-09-2015, 09:41 PM	#19
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,345	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips Is my photo upside down to everyone else? It is to me. Annoying as hell, sorry guys. I'd fix it if I could. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

03-09-2015, 09:56 PM	#22
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips :-) Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

03-09-2015, 10:06 PM	#23
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,345	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips Thanks Frank! __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

03-09-2015, 10:48 PM	#24
torchlight Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pella, IA Posts: 316	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips Just barely peeking out under the rear bumper: __________________ Build Thread: "Marvin" (1953 3100)

03-18-2015, 04:01 PM	#25
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: Exhaust tailpipes tips New stainless steel headers. No more stock manifold Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

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