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RiverCityChevy · 09-21-2003, 11:46 PM

I am thinking on running 4 inch side pipes on my 57 stepside project with a 468bb. My ?? is what muffler can I use inside the sidepipes.any help would be appreciated...Jim

Lester · 09-22-2003, 12:18 PM

Speedway used to sell muffler inserts for just such an application.

You can also easily adapt 4" purple hornets too.

Don't ask how I know. I will tell you I will never do stacks or side exhaust again on anything and especially not on an old truck. After all that work and planning and expense the first thing that came to mind is these don't look as good as I thought they would .... then I started the engine. Call me old or something like that but it was so loud I didn't even want to ride in it and I built it.
Both setups were 030 over 9to1 454's.

I like a good sounding engine but these were over the top.

Good luck.

*rage'nrat638* · 09-22-2003, 05:48 PM

super trap makes replacement mufflers for there tip's that just hold in by two scerws through the pipe...they should work

RiverCityChevy · 09-22-2003, 11:23 PM

thanks for the info guys,now I have something to think about
...jim

09-21-2003, 11:46 PM	#1
RiverCityChevy You want it when??? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I live in memphis,tenn. been here for almost 30 years. Posts: 144	homemade 4 inch side pipes I am thinking on running 4 inch side pipes on my 57 stepside project with a 468bb. My ?? is what muffler can I use inside the sidepipes.any help would be appreciated...Jim __________________ RiverCityChevy The more Hondas I see the more I love my Chevy Truck. If you're not out front the view never changes.

09-22-2003, 11:23 PM	#4
RiverCityChevy You want it when??? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I live in memphis,tenn. been here for almost 30 years. Posts: 144	thanks for the info guys,now I have something to think about ...jim __________________ RiverCityChevy The more Hondas I see the more I love my Chevy Truck. If you're not out front the view never changes.

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09-22-2003, 12:18 PM	#2
Lester Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 84	Speedway used to sell muffler inserts for just such an application. You can also easily adapt 4" purple hornets too. Don't ask how I know. I will tell you I will never do stacks or side exhaust again on anything and especially not on an old truck. After all that work and planning and expense the first thing that came to mind is these don't look as good as I thought they would .... then I started the engine. Call me old or something like that but it was so loud I didn't even want to ride in it and I built it. Both setups were 030 over 9to1 454's. I like a good sounding engine but these were over the top. Good luck.

09-22-2003, 05:48 PM	#3
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	super trap makes replacement mufflers for there tip's that just hold in by two scerws through the pipe...they should work



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