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hey guys, been a while since I posted anything. Just in the midst of my rebuild project on the old chev. all drivetrain, suspention ( 6" leafs with 1" blocks I made for a custom lift), axles, brakes and interior being redone. 2 months and over 100 hours logged so far. And the new turn key 355 stroker arrives today! :dunno:

 

Heres a link to my youtube video.

 

 

 

question is. Im driving the truck with open headers down to the exhaust shop (I aint no exhaust fabricator) to get it piped, have a couple super 44's im going to use. Just not sure which way to get it done. was thinking of going straight back and then just dump the muffs over the rear axle... or maybe go all the way out the rear? or what about some side exits just before the rear wheels?

 

any advice on what would be my best route would be awesome. thanks guys

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well since its 81 you dont have to go threw inspection no more so you wont need cats or tail pipes i say dump it before the axle it will have a very deep rumble where the rear bumper exits will have a tight crispy sound.I have my cherry bomb extreme dumped,you cant stand next to the passenger door because you can feel the deep rumble in crest.Im getting SS pipes welded up Tomorrow.

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Painted the axle too? That looks like a nice truck sir. I've had a couple 73-87 pickups in my day. I did my C10 straight back. Did some long tube headers, to 2.5" true duals with Cherry Bomb glasspacks at the front of the bed. Doesn't sound like a drag car cause it's kind of quiet, but I like it.

 

I did my '06 before the tires, and it sounds absolutely mean!! That's what I'd tell you to do.

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Right on thanks alot guys. Hoping to get it all back togeather this weekend. Just bolting up the flywheel and clutch right now. cant decide to go with the pilot bushing or the bearing, i have both. I hear the bushing is the better choice since it cant blow up and chew up everything, think i might choose that one. As far as the exhaust goes, Im torn between dumping them and side exits.

 

Lets see some of your guys work, always love to see new ideas.

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Awsome truck, I love to see the older Chvey's restored and tricked out. Here in NW PA there aren't many left, the salt eats the crap out of them. You have alot skill and that motor looks great. :(

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Yea the truck was partially restored back in '98.. shop did the body work and paint so thats still in decent shape for now. as far as the mechanics go, im sure it wasnt done professionally as it was just a real crap thrown togeather job.

 

I'll post a vid soon of the break in when its all back togeather.

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project update. engine in as well as trans and t case, all wiring and components installed except headers! my effin longtubes wouldent clear even though i have a mini starter motor on it, and block huggers hit my motor mount on the left side ofcourse. just waiting for some standard length ceramic coated hookers.

 

new vid.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ATgaKIzZ4

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your trucks looking good! It took my a while to build mine but its been done for 10 years now. Nice to see people rebuilding these 73-87 trucks!!!

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your trucks looking good! It took my a while to build mine but its been done for 10 years now. Nice to see people rebuilding these 73-87 trucks!!!

 

thanks man. did you have problems at all clearing your passenger side exhaust header? pretty sure they offset the engine to clear the steering shaft, plenty of room on drivers side. long tubes hit the frame and leaf shackle before it was even snugged up. the set of hookers i have are both bolted in now but i have like 2 mils between the pipe and frame and its sitting an inch or two away from the shackle now, so thats an improvement, but still too close to the frame.

 

anyone ever have this issue? can I just cut a small recess in the frame around the one tube that hits? or is that a big no. ill take some pictures today

 

thanks.

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Built a bunch of those trucks, even with big blocks, and never had header clearance issues. I usually used Flowtech headers but I'm not sure if they are even in business anymore. If I remember right, Dynomax's seemed to fit o.k. too.

 

On the frame notching thing, I wouldn't, if it were me. Those frames were plenty weak as they were so I wouldn't want to add to that.

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Built a bunch of those trucks, even with big blocks, and never had header clearance issues. I usually used Flowtech headers but I'm not sure if they are even in business anymore. If I remember right, Dynomax's seemed to fit o.k. too.

 

 

yeah its weird i am using flowtechs. dont understand whats going on. heres a link to an article about the exact same issue im having. maybe i should try dynomax?

 

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/general...conclusion.html

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