C3 Corvette Restomod Rebuild: Patriot Sidepipes exhaust install and update

[@robertmorris3639]

Every C3 should have come factory with side pipes 👍🏻

[@richgouette]

I'm in the throes of installing Patriot H10160 pipes on my 74' L48. HUGE point of departure from the "norm" in my case, since I couldn't afford Side Exhaust headers.... I bought Hooker long tubes... Sooooo ended up buying that tube kit where you come off the (3")collector, and then so a 180 back toward the front, then a 90 pipe toward the sidepipe. The issue here is, there's way too much pipe for the short distance you need to get from the sidepipe, to the 90. ALSO, the size needs to go from 3" Chrome 90 sidepipe outlet, to the 90 2.5" pipe that comes with the hookup kit. Sooo I'm having to do two pipe cuts, and adapt 3" to 2.5" 1) I shaved some off the 90 pipe coming off the 180 pipe... and installed chrome adapter 3" ID to 2.5 ID 2) I'm about to shave off the Chrome 90 That's where I'm at. I haven't yet done any drilling, or hooking up to the frame yet... My goal here is to get the pipe as high as is possible , so it doesn't have that lame hanging too low/catch on everything in the road look.... PARTS: The adapters I bought were off Amazon: SSN Exhaust Pipe Reducer Component Adapter 2.25 Inch ID to 3.0 Inch ID Polished 304 Stainless Steel Universal ID 2.25" to ID 3.0" The pipe connect kit, I got this kit: "Speedway 2-1/2 Inch Side Pipe Exhaust Hook-Up Kit", but I got it for super cheap somewhere. I forget exactly now where... Headers: Hooker Headers Competition Header Part No. 2456HKR Feel free to ping me to ask questions, offer tips, etc.. [e-mail]

[@chevcam92]

Love the sound even though the music drowns it out. Headman makes headers for this

[@classiccorvetteguide9147]

Major exhaust restriction with that connecting pipe from headers to side pipe. You need long tubes designed for that side pipe.

[@kevinramey4226]

which ones will work ?

[@elainestamper3873]

Like you’re video. For a good power increase swap the cam . A compcams 262h is a good one

[@calebmac_cars]

I may have to look into this, been debating what route to go. Thanks!

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

Nice ride and sounds sweet!

[@calebmac_cars]

Thank you sir! Redoing the interior now, hopefully get a video up on that soon too.

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

@@calebmac_cars you're welcome. I'll stay tuned.

[@Rico-mo6uq]

Flowmaster has some sidepipes that fit your vette. Originally for Ford cobra. Keep the vids coming brother.

[@calebmac_cars]

I might have to check that out. Thanks!

[@idlewild1964]

Caleb what size sidepipe kit did you install the 50" or 60"?

[@OLSKOOLKINGZ]

Awesome content ready to see what’s next

[@Killmonize]

Looks great. Love c3

[@jayhays8267]

It looks like the side pipes are kinda low. Most of the ones I've seen are tucked up a bit higher.

[@calebmac_cars]

These tend to run a little lower

[@jayhays8267]

I think when the pipes are hung from the slots in the frame that happens @@calebmac_cars

[@jeffreygrinter1705]

Hi, what length 50 or 60 inch. Thanks.

[@jrodz808]

What shocks did you put in and how do you like them?

[@calebmac_cars]

For now I went with standard KYB shocks (May upgrade later), The biggest improvement I've seen so far has been when I replaced the springs in the front and the rear leaf-spring with the composite one (I've got another video on that too). Overall the shocks are a huge improvement over the stock ones, mine were pretty much shot though.

[@davidsprouse5234]

What brand and model headers did you use?

[@tomlipko488]

Please don't just use a floor jack to crawl under. Use some jack stands!!

[@franklinnewill7108]

What length of side pipes are they?

[@kevinramey4226]

51

[@Okami400]

Those side pipes fit awkwardly, I dont know if I like them.

[@Everything817]

You can make your own brackets and make them fit better and give another inch of ground clearance.

[@slawomirjasnosz4758]

Yeah!Evrything nice,just this f.....n music!!

[@KevinRoadrageGarage]

Music annoying AF

[@thetruthspeaker5101]

Turn off the music so we can hear the exhaust

[@robboykin8025]

Turn the music off in the background

[@mulletzgarage1676]

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[@hd2kill]

Sweet Ride

[@calebmac_cars]

Thanks man!

[@alanOHALAN]

How did you fix the pipes being too low?