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Post by abajc3 Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:08 am

when i put the new engine in the malibu, ill probably go with the custom exhaust too. oldtimers dont have to pass emission control tests over here, so its going to be a straight pipe without cat or mufflers (havent really decided on that yet, but im pretty sure). id like to put a X pipe under there too. where is the best place to do that? i was thinking behind the tranny crossmember, but im not sure if that aint too far from the headers. does anyone have any pictures of that, or maybe any advice?

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Post by 1973 454 MONTE Sun Feb 20, 2011 12:03 pm

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Post by 74MonteCarlo Sun Feb 20, 2011 3:44 pm

Mine has an H pipe.

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Post by abajc3 Sun Feb 20, 2011 4:44 pm

74MonteCarlo wrote:Mine has an H pipe.

that is one of the options for me as well, but i read in the john ligenfelters book that x-pipe is somehow better. i still have a couple of months to decide, so ill do some more research. im guessing that lambda sensor should go behind x or h pipe, especially after i put a dual plane intake on it.

ill ask another question in this thread as i dont want to litter the forum with a bunch of new threads: can i fit 6" olds connecting rods into a 305 and if yes, how much would that boost compression.



i really should be studying for exams instead of thinking about the car, but it aint as simple as it sounds...

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Post by BlackChevelleSS Sun Feb 20, 2011 9:43 pm

What crank are you gonna be using?

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Post by 1973montec Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:27 pm

my pipes are bent together right at the tranny mount. looks like the cut the inner side of the pipe off and welded the 2 together. sounds good too
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Post by abajc3 Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:24 am

BlackChevelleSS wrote:What crank are you gonna be using?


a stock one. new one is just too expensive for my current budget

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Post by BlackChevelleSS Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:02 am

no you cant unless you get custom pistons and im not sure about the big end of the rod

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Post by abajc3 Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:03 am

hmm, too bad. i found a set for 50$ on ebay, if anyone needs them i can post a link. custom pistons would be too expensive.

i just need 3 stock rods for the 305, the previous owner sold them separately Head Bang and thought that if i get the whole set i wont need to find ones that match the originals.

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Post by The Dude Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:01 pm

BlackChevelleSS wrote:no you cant unless you get custom pistons and im not sure about the big end of the rod

It can be done & Dave Vizard shows how to do it in one of his books. I remember reading it on a budget 406 build that he did. I'll have to look for specifics though.
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Post by Limey SE Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:44 pm

i have it right here Rago and its using the Olds diesel 6" rods ....

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Post by The Dude Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:43 pm

Good book ain't it Limey?
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Post by Limey SE Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:12 pm

yes sir I am hurting my head by readin so much ..... But Limeyfive needs input much input LMAO


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Post by The Dude Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:15 pm

Yeah that one holds residence near my porcelain throne.
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Post by pila Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:17 pm

My system is stainless, and I don't know if anyone has a stainless X pipe. Haven't looked too hard yet. Summit may have one like that.

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Post by Limey SE Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:28 pm

one word PYPES

Have a X pipe kit in garage from them 409 stainless but they have aircraft stainless available

get it thru BSMexhaust tell them Limey sent ya from Gbodyforums save some money on shipping

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Post by pila Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:31 pm

Thanks for that Limey. I'll check it out. Smile

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Post by Limey SE Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:46 pm

pila wrote:Thanks for that Limey. I'll check it out. Smile


http://www.bsmexhaust.com/catalog/searchResults.php?cat_id=9

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Post by pila Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:23 am

Yeah, looked on their site. Looks like what I could use. I'll have to measure how much room I have for the mufflers, behind the X pipe assembly.

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