Hi All!
Took my 73' L48 in to have exhaust system looked at because passenger-side muffler is rusting out where muffler meets tail pipe and the tail pipe/tip is loose. Starting to rust in the same spot on driver's side, too. Figured I'd price getting them replaced.
Gentleman at the shop said my system has been rebuilt, which was news to me.
He said the exhaust pipes are SMALLER in diameter then they should be. He also mentioned that the exhaust pipes should form an "X" and then go straight back to mufflers.
According to assembly manual (yes guys, I finally got one!) my current straight pipes are the correct configuration, but I have seen the "X" configuration in pictures of Vette undersides online. Same year as mine.
What are the recommended replacement mufflers for my year/type? After getting an estimate to replace them, I think I'd like to try fixing myself :)
Any suggestions on cleaning up exhaust pipes so they do not look so rough?
Good news - this is the first opportunity I had to look at my Vette's underside while the car was in the air. Frame is completely SOLID and CLEAN! Yay!
Thanks in advance!
|UPDATED|9/15/2014 3:26:06 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
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