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baffle removal

Posted: 5/17/04 8:12am Message 1 of 13
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fortlauderdale, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 greenwood custom vette, 468 blower motor side pipes.
Have new side exhaust pipes, love the look but the sound is almost too quiet.
Is there a way to remove part of the baffle to promote a deeper sound without getting too loud??
Just trying to get that throaty sound back?
Appreciate any help |saluteflag|



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baffle removal

Posted: 5/17/04 11:18am Message 2 of 13
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MENTOR, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L-82, dark blue
are you kidding? that car doesn't need a loud bark. that would be like giving Pamela Anderson, Lauren Bacall's voice. whoa! if you don't know who Lauren Bacall is, ask Ken.


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Posted: 5/17/04 1:07pm Message 3 of 13
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Hot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
are those hooker pipes...

if so hooker has two different kinds of muffler

a glass pack and a reverse flow..

IF they are hooker AND

you wind up pulling them.... could you let me borrow one.. i need to get exact dimensions for the guys at www.classicchambered.com so they can create a slip in chambered muffler for the hooker pipes..

ill send you deposit, or whatever.. I just need an example for them to use.

in fact you might want to visit their site and listen to the mp3 comparing before and after sounds..


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Posted: 5/17/04 2:26pm Message 4 of 13
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Hey Hank, I can explain Lauren Bacall's voice, but how do I describe Betty Davis eyes? |headscratch|
Then there is before comedy Lucille Ball's pinup .... or Farrah Fawcett's poster..... naaa, I'll just get myself in trouble. |bouncy| |no-no|

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Posted: 5/17/04 7:12pm Message 5 of 13
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fortlauderdale, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 greenwood custom vette, 468 blower motor side pipes.
Hank,
I know very well the sultry voice of Ms. Bacall, Humphrey Bogart was a lucky man.
I want that combination of Pam Anderson with Bacall's raspy tone ( a guy can dream )
As far as the pipes being hooker, I do not know as they were on the car when I purchased.
If I do wind up doing some re-fit to the mufflers I will help you with whatever dimension specs you need |saluteflag|



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Posted: 5/18/04 5:29am Message 6 of 13
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Ken, I've got a picture of Rita Hayworth I throw on my computer screen every now and then. oh my, oh my.

Scott, it just struck me funny that you would be "tweaking" the way your car sounds. looks really great. I guess there's always some improvement to be made. just part of the fun in owning one.
Hank


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Posted: 5/18/04 11:10am Message 7 of 13
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Hot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
this link will show you what the hookers look like..

www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/ES/ESHHSCH/Sidemnt.html

you probably have the reverse flow mufflers.. they are pretty mellow..


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Posted: 5/18/04 12:41pm Message 8 of 13
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I don't want to see the hookers.. |hammer| |hammer|
I like classier women, like the pin ups |eek| |eek|
Now if my wife doesn't see this post.... |laugh| |laugh|


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Posted: 5/18/04 12:47pm Message 9 of 13
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Yeah like all those good looking gals on WW2 fighters and bombers |laugh|


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Posted: 5/18/04 12:47pm Message 10 of 13
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Yeah like all those good looking gals on WW2 fighters and bombers |laugh|


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