Can I retrofit sidepipes on gen II car?

[riverflyer]

I like the classic sidepipe setup but wanted to get some of the features and power of gen II. Can sidepipes be retrofitted? Any ideas on the cost and if you have done it please share pics and process, thanks, John

 

[GR8_ASP]

Yes, fairly easy as the pipe positions under the sill are the same. You need to either get Gen I sills or modify the originals. I have seen it done both ways and both looked good.

I gotta say I have always been a sidepipe fan. From the classic mid 60's vette and Cobra to Gen I Viper the side exhaust just says POWER. Doesn't always add power as for production side exhaust must be quieter than rear exiting exhaust.

 

[Joe Dozzo]

Hey Riverflyer -

You mean like this...

My cost 4 years ago was on the order of $2500 for stock (not aftermarket) Gen I side sills, paint to match, two 3" bullet mufflers.

 

[Viper Wizard]

Cut the outlet on your stock Cats to 3", bullet, 3" turn-outs, rear O2 simulators, stock rockers: Now you have a real Viper!
It sounds GOOD!

The only thing is: You can now almost double Joe's price!

 

[ViperJoe]

I think Autoform has "smoothside" sidepipe sills (IMHO, look better that Gen1 on a Gen2 car).
Some folks have used the existing sills just cutting a hole for the outlet pipe.

Good luck, and keep us posted!

 

[Gerald]

Been there done that. Loud and annoying... Gets old...