RegnittoFormula

So I'm completely rebuilding a 1987 Formula and decided I wanted to do something different. I got a set of Patriot 80" side pipes PTE-H1080. They looked good when i did a mock up with them, and i'm not having any technical issues, i was just wondering if anyone else had done this or seen it done and what you think.

DBLTKE

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Do it. If done right they can look pretty badass.

ws6gta89

That thing is sweet

92RS(real slow)

RegnittoFormula

yes, yes it is. And now i want to do mine even more, although naturally aspirated

Pocket

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But then you loose the pimp factor of your turbos sticking thru your hood

RegnittoFormula

but gain the pimpness of the Ram Air II hood

5678TA

thats just badass.. a pair of turbos stickin through the hood.. i would rock that.. but on the topic, there is one camaro with sidepipes on maui.. its about the nicest thing on the car!! haha.. the rest of that 'maro is long gone.. but it can be pulled off as you can tell..

InfernalVortex

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Just a berlinetta.

RegnittoFormula

How did this go from my firbird getting sidepipes, to camaros with turbos and sidepipes? I know camaros and firebirds are (basically) the same thing, but has anyone seen another FIREBIRD with sidepipes?

soultron

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You wanted to see pics, that a pretty good example turbos or not.


Holy crap, it's a mad max car with a good paint job!

XxSgtReillyxX89

I was thinking of doing that when i put my LT1 in.

84 z28

DBLTKE, this wouldn't happen to be your car would it ???

http://videos.streetfire.net/categor...23004ba4f8.htm

XxSgtReillyxX89

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thats his car

and that camaro is a berlinetta not a z28

read first then post

johnsonm

RegnittoFormula,

Yes, like everyone said, and like everyting else, it can look good if done right. You need to bring the old round fender corvette look to the table, with big fat tires, not lowered, pretty plain looking car, red or black or white, a way too big rattley cam, too bad you couldn't add a split back window.

I can see it in my mind, looks good to me. Post a picture when you get it built so we can all have a good look.

Of course wheels through the hood look nice too.

84 z28

It was just a joke. Does it hurt to have that big of a stick in your *** ??

//<86TA>\\

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i like the plate on the front, IBEGONE

XxSgtReillyxX89

hahaha so funny what a joke.......usually after saying a joke......theres a laugh "84 Z28"

johnnyboy

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spotted this car a while back
not a formula but no gfx

RegnittoFormula

Those are the sidepipes i'm using too

johnnyboy

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i hope the pic helped

jjlabinski

That camaro is WICKEDDDDDDD!

Dzhezkov

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I'm one of the guys that thinks sidepipes look absolutely terrible on our cars. The sidepipes and the front turn signals ruin that purple camaro in this thread.

DBLTKE

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Oh God no, but I can dream . Good find BTW, I posted that video too. The owner of that Camaro, Vulcan McClellan, races that at my track, PIR. He was the champion last year of the Outlaw class. I think those side pipes look pretty good, especially on a car that does the quarter in 8.5 sec at about 160 MPH.

back on topic, I think that only certain third gens can pull off that side pipe look. Personally I would love to see side pipes that are more like side exit but run the length of the car covered by and incorporated into the GFX. Like the Cervini C500 mustang, Rousch Mustang, Viper, etc.

Evil Ed

hi, i found this a while back




in black


a nice Camaro

johnnyboy

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wow those are some nice lookin cars with pipes, i especially like that 82-84 trans am

RegnittoFormula

indeed, and now i'm wishing even more that i had enough money to hurry up and get my 350 built so that i can have my pipes on the bitch

avro206

I looked for puke emote--there is none---I had to settle for the 0.02.
May as well knock out some teeth, grow ****** and call yourself Jethro. Looks getto and trashy. Do not make the pretty Firebirds look this way! please

RacerXXX

That was kinda my thoughts as well, although that last Camaro doesn't look as bad. I wonder if on the 91-92 'Bird you could tuck them up in the GFX or something custom, that might not look too bad.

XxSgtReillyxX89

Thats what I'm doing. I'm gonna keep it hidden behind the GFX and have double tips stick out about 1/2, and I'm making my own not buying them already made.



Everything is built not bought.

DBLTKE

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So something similar to this?

RegnittoFormula

to those who think sidepipes are trashy, i respect your opinion, however, there is no need for any name calling or things of that nature toward those of us who do like it. It's immature and rude. It's ok to say you don't like the idea, but leave it at that.

RacerXXX

That, I like.

Isn't that a mustang?

Dzhezkov

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Looks like a lightening, but to do that I think you'd have to cut the floorboard to raise it on our cars, else the pipes would be going through the cabin.

johnnyboy

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yeah i think it's a lightning too, only because you can see where the cab is split from the bed.

RacerXXX

You're right, I didn't even notice the split at first.

I'll have to put my car up in the air and see if there would be anywhere to hide those. Probably have to end up doing something real custom like that Camaro w/ the NASCAR pipes.

Stephen

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I like the Boom Tubes better,IMHO.

The side pipes look OK, IF they are the right length. The red Firebird above has pipes that look too short, for or, like on or cars, to me. Longer tubes look better, like on the white Camaro pic posted afterwards. Also the inlet appearance makes a difference. I like the look of the individual tubes going in it, vs. the one large inlet tube showing.

RegnittoFormula

my pipes have the one big inlet, but are the longest pipes that Patriot sells and are adjustable length, so they will be long enough. And i am one step closer to getting my project done, i picked up the engine i'm building for my bird. a 1968 350 Four bolt main from a 68 chevy pickup.

RegnittoFormula

i do have one technical question now about the sidepipes, is it possible to run an H-pipe before the pipes come out the sides?

XxSgtReillyxX89

what year front is that? i've never seen a bumper cover like that one

5678TA

that would be the 82-84 firebird/transam..

formula_novice

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No offense to anyone, but I'm not a fan of side-pipes. I used to have them on a Corvette I had. I agree that they do give cars a distinct look.

However, keep in mind that, in the summer when you are wearing shorts and get out of your car, its VERY easy to burn yourself on the pipes. I found out the hard way

Just my 2 cents.

Best of luck

RegnittoFormula

sad news, my dad is making me get rid of my bird. I am now selling my firebird for $300 and my pipes seporate for $100.

HiPerf_Chevyman

Anymore Pictures or Comments about side Pipes? I have air shocks and the rear is lifted up a bit, getting beffy Tires in the back, theres Plenty of Ground clearance, I would take of the Ground effects near the door so they wouldnt melt or whatever.
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How ever this guy didnt take his off.

pg29

This is a pic of the exhaust i just finished up on my car, its more of a side exit exhaust than sidepipes, i think that big chrome sidepipes look a bit gaudy so i decided to keep the pipes tucked underneath the car and just have the tip showing a bit.

DIGGLER

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****** chariots.

rwdtech

ooo i dont know about sidepipes on a formula....i wouldnt do it man

roachjuice

that looks pretty ****in sweet!!!!! i also like boom sticks!!! and i agree with the other side pipes looking like poop.

Ricardo Jacome

hi everybody, i know mi ride isnt that amazing, im still in the progress with a tight budget, but still i try to make it look nice im 18, an live in mexico, dont have that much access to good parts, still i try

Andrew James

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Good start, lose the stickers?