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Mitzki5 · 03-29-2002, 10:32 PM

Where should I run my exhaust. Straight out the back or out the side behind the rear tires? Does anyone have any pics of exhaust running out the side? I want a low profile exhaust. I want as little of it showing as possible. Which would sound better? Out back or out side. I have a 350 with Hooker Competition Headers, Flowmaster H-pipe and Flowmaster 40 series mufflers with 2.5" pipe. Getting ready to replace entire exhaust with this set up. Please make suggestions. Thanks

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Mitzki5
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704x4 · 03-29-2002, 10:39 PM

in my opinion out the back looks better
it cleans up the side of the truck

DARK OLIVE 72CHEYENNE · 03-29-2002, 10:47 PM

my opinion,,,behind each tire,,looks more original,,,thats what i like

barn9 · 03-29-2002, 11:00 PM

I prefer the side. Mine is side exhaust and sounds great, IMO you will get to enjoy the rumble more with side exit than if it's all blowing out the rear.

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69 longhorn · 03-29-2002, 11:09 PM

The ? is,do you like to hear it? You will hear the ex better while driving ,if its turned out the sides. I have the same system on my longhorn(hooker comps,2 1/2" pipe,H pipe& 40s),& just have turndowns for temporary. I plan to turn the tail pipes out the sides,in front of the tires .....69 longhorn.

Luckymic34 · 03-30-2002, 12:37 PM

Are you putting chrome tips on it? I have mine out the side at an angle behind the tire. Looks cool, but what a pain in the @ss. Pipes are always dirty. Out the back would've been allot easier to keep clean, but it wasnt an option for me.

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68 custom stepside
350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

Project1970 · 03-30-2002, 12:44 PM

Let me dig up a picture...it's dark around the exhaust, though, but this is when it went out the back...

I've still got to scan some of my pics back in, I think I've got one that shows the exhaust better (but an older pic, slightly different paint and before it was lowered).

I've also got to take some new pics that show the exhaust coming out the side right behind the tires, which I personally prefer. Though after having heard my truck lately driving away (my brother rarely drives it, heh) I realize that I could really use an H-pipe to smooth that sound out...

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lukecp · 03-30-2002, 12:47 PM

I think they look better out the back, but if you really want to hear your exhaust, run the pipes out the side. When you drive by another vehicle, it echos back

. But, if you have chrome tips, the tips will get scratched up from the tires throwing stuff back on them.

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LeRoy · 03-30-2002, 01:07 PM

My 2 cents. Out the side,in front of tires is louder but tips get dirty, you tend to get more exhaust smell while idleing at a stop light, exhaust lasts longer because it gets hotter and the tires don't spray it with water/crude as much, cheaper to install. Out the back is cooler in my opinion but if the trucks lowered pretty good you tend to scrape the tipes on the road going up steep driveways ect., also if the trucks coil sprung it's pretty tight to run 2 1/2" pipe

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72chevyLWB · 03-30-2002, 02:26 PM

Mine run out in front of the tires. I have the corvette exhaust tips, so it is dual out each side with oval tips. I can't smell the exhaust at idle. It is loud echoing off cars, but I insulated about everything I could in my truck and put cloth over everything metal and can't hear it inside on the highway with the windows up (I swear on that). I prefer out the side

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Benrs86 · 03-30-2002, 06:58 PM

i have mine out the back, next time, when i get headers they are goin at 45s in FRONT of the rear tires. out the back i dont like, i see it everywhere. just my opinion, and i want to hear more sound. good luck, Ben

03-29-2002, 10:32 PM	#1
Mitzki5 "TRUCKLESS" Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tuscola IL Posts: 457	Where should I... Where should I run my exhaust. Straight out the back or out the side behind the rear tires? Does anyone have any pics of exhaust running out the side? I want a low profile exhaust. I want as little of it showing as possible. Which would sound better? Out back or out side. I have a 350 with Hooker Competition Headers, Flowmaster H-pipe and Flowmaster 40 series mufflers with 2.5" pipe. Getting ready to replace entire exhaust with this set up. Please make suggestions. Thanks ------------------ Mitzki5 69 GMC Shortbed Central, Illinois __________________ Mitzki5 No longer have an old truck! But always looking for another one!

03-29-2002, 10:39 PM	#2
704x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Greene, Iowa Posts: 150	in my opinion out the back looks better it cleans up the side of the truck __________________ 70 3/4 ton 4x4 FOR SALE Greene, IA

03-29-2002, 11:00 PM	#4
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I prefer the side. Mine is side exhaust and sounds great, IMO you will get to enjoy the rumble more with side exit than if it's all blowing out the rear. ------------------[]'71 Cheyenne, 402BB[]Winfield, KS[] http://barn9.freeservers.com[] steer50@hotmail.com __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

03-29-2002, 11:09 PM	#5
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	The ? is,do you like to hear it? You will hear the ex better while driving ,if its turned out the sides. I have the same system on my longhorn(hooker comps,2 1/2" pipe,H pipe& 40s),& just have turndowns for temporary. I plan to turn the tail pipes out the sides,in front of the tires .....69 longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

03-30-2002, 12:37 PM	#6
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Are you putting chrome tips on it? I have mine out the side at an angle behind the tire. Looks cool, but what a pain in the @ss. Pipes are always dirty. Out the back would've been allot easier to keep clean, but it wasnt an option for me. ------------------ 68 custom stepside 350 with Carter 650, Weiand intake, HEI, Crane Enegizer 266 cam, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

03-29-2002, 10:47 PM	#3
DARK OLIVE 72CHEYENNE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East,,Tennessee Posts: 211	my opinion,,,behind each tire,,looks more original,,,thats what i like

03-30-2002, 12:44 PM	#7
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Let me dig up a picture...it's dark around the exhaust, though, but this is when it went out the back... I've still got to scan some of my pics back in, I think I've got one that shows the exhaust better (but an older pic, slightly different paint and before it was lowered). I've also got to take some new pics that show the exhaust coming out the side right behind the tires, which I personally prefer. Though after having heard my truck lately driving away (my brother rarely drives it, heh) I realize that I could really use an H-pipe to smooth that sound out... ------------------ Project 1970 - soon to be seen at http://milhouse.treylis.org:81/ [This message has been edited by Project1970 (edited March 30, 2002).] __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-30-2002, 12:47 PM	#8
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I think they look better out the back, but if you really want to hear your exhaust, run the pipes out the side. When you drive by another vehicle, it echos back . But, if you have chrome tips, the tips will get scratched up from the tires throwing stuff back on them. ------------------ Lucas "Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built" drop_shift@hotmail.com My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

03-30-2002, 01:07 PM	#9
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	My 2 cents. Out the side,in front of tires is louder but tips get dirty, you tend to get more exhaust smell while idleing at a stop light, exhaust lasts longer because it gets hotter and the tires don't spray it with water/crude as much, cheaper to install. Out the back is cooler in my opinion but if the trucks lowered pretty good you tend to scrape the tipes on the road going up steep driveways ect., also if the trucks coil sprung it's pretty tight to run 2 1/2" pipe ------------------ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE GOT MY BASES COVERED -Big and bad 70 CST Blazer -71 K5 Blazer, 350, 4spd, 2" lift, 35" BFG mudders, Camo, -Work in progress 72 SWB -72 Cheyenne, lwb, 1/2 ton, 4x4, V8, 4spd. -71, 3/4 ton, 402/400, Custom Camper -69, 2wd, ST6, auto, ghetto lowered, 3/4 ton, LWB, "BOMBER" -69 Chev., lwb, utility trailer, 35" tires, Add or Delete Daily __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

03-30-2002, 02:26 PM	#10
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Mine run out in front of the tires. I have the corvette exhaust tips, so it is dual out each side with oval tips. I can't smell the exhaust at idle. It is loud echoing off cars, but I insulated about everything I could in my truck and put cloth over everything metal and can't hear it inside on the highway with the windows up (I swear on that). I prefer out the side ------------------ 72 Chevy C/10 87 Chevy Silverado 4X4 www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html Aberdeen South Dakota __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

03-30-2002, 06:58 PM	#11
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	i have mine out the back, next time, when i get headers they are goin at 45s in FRONT of the rear tires. out the back i dont like, i see it everywhere. just my opinion, and i want to hear more sound. good luck, Ben __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04



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