Some Advantages of a Side Pipe Car Vs. Non Side Pipe Car

**Tom E.** · February 7, 2021, 05:26 AM

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**Bill M.** · February 7, 2021, 06:26 AM

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Larry I could not agree about the looks more. I have both types of exhausts on my cars and probably will not buy another mid year or 69 without side pipes. As for working on a side pipe car it is nice to not have to remove the mufflers for an rear area work

**Edward J.** · February 7, 2021, 06:36 AM

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Doing a clutch job with side pipes is a breeze, big block or small block.

**Philip A.** · February 7, 2021, 07:19 AM

Re: Some Advantages of a Side Pipe Car Vs. Non Side Pipe Car

Originally posted by Larry Evoskis (16324)

We all know that having a side pipe car is a personal preference; some like it/some don't for various reasons.
Here are my reasons for liking them.

1) It does take some total weight out of a car. How much I'm not sure but it seems those mufflers in the
back are big and heavy and awkward.

2)When one works on a Corvette we all know how tight small places are the norm. Those DAM UNDERNEATH
PIPES AND MUFFLERS ARE ALWAYS IN THE WAY!!

3)There is nothing like the looks of a side pipe car; sorry but that is JMHO

Comments are Always welcome>Larry

4) The look of the back of the car is better with out two holes and pipes coming out the rear valence, JMHO.

**Mark E.** · February 7, 2021, 07:22 AM

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Less heat in the cabin from the tunnel.

**Larry E.** · February 7, 2021, 10:47 AM

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Truly hard to believe with a straight face but there are some (again to each their own) think a Corvette is better looking in the
above picture then the bottom. I for one when looking at a Corvette LOOK AT ALL POSITION OF THE CAR. I treat the underneath of the vehicle no different and equal then the top. JMHO>Larry

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**Bill M.** · February 7, 2021, 10:52 AM

**Mark L.** · February 7, 2021, 01:10 PM

Re: Some Advantages of a Side Pipe Car Vs. Non Side Pipe Car

A couple other side pipe advantages. Rear bumpers don't rust out and there is more clearance under the car..ask me how I know. Having said that I prefer the sound of the Off Road exhaust.

**Loren L.** · February 7, 2021, 03:23 PM

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You don't care that the radio doesn't work..........

**Gary J.** · February 7, 2021, 06:54 PM

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With owning a side pipe car you may be getting a hearing aid sooner from the loss of hearing.

**Bill M.** · February 7, 2021, 07:25 PM

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Drag racing did that long ago

**Larry E.** · February 8, 2021, 03:00 AM

Re: Some Advantages of a Side Pipe Car Vs. Non Side Pipe Car

Originally posted by Bill McMorrow (15609)

Drag racing did that long ago

Bill>Let alone NASCAR/Can Am Races

**Bill M.** · February 8, 2021, 04:56 AM

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Larry I have found that selective hearing has kept my marriage moving along nicely. Oh I left my hearing aids home!!

**Tim G.** · February 8, 2021, 09:47 AM

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It's sure an advantage when it's time to sell the car.