Lake pipes on a C3

Hi All,

I was recently looking to convert my patriot shielded pipes and wanted to know if anyone had any pictures of c3 vettes with lake pipes.  They look like the Hookers with collectors but at a lower price. My shielded ones are mounted below the body and I was hoping that the lakes would mount higher against the rocker moulding.

Thanks again!

-Ross

Are you referring to the true lake pipes that you unbolt the cover on the end and it's an open exhaust?

Hi,
 
Here is the link where I found them on JEGS.
 
http://www.jegs.com/i/Patriot%20Exhaust/737/H1165/10002/-1
 
The look like the hookers but only attach on 1 point. 
 
Thanks!
 
-Ross

Since they look just like the "nest of snakes" style, I would think that they would look just like them.  That is up along side the rocker panel.

Here is the Patriots on my 69.
[IMG]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/c69vete/29a5312b.jpg[/IMG]

Welcome to CF, c69vete!
I took the liberty of bringin' up your pic.
 
Here it is.
 

 
Nice Vette ya go there.

Thanks. That is how I have done it on other forums. Now to figure how to do it here.

First, highlight and copy the pic file to be posted.
example: http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/c69vete/29a5312b.jpg

Now, click where ya want the pic in your post.
Next, click on the photo icon on the far right.
Delete the http://  from the window that comes up. 
Right click and paste in the window.
Last, click OK.
If ya have any probs, let me know.

The patriots have 3 fake pipes and one real one for exhaust.  If you check the description, the incoming exhaust is a 2" pipe.  That's pretty tight if you plan on any kind of performance.  You'll be reducing from 3" at the headers/collector to 2" at the lake pipe inlet.  You might be able to find some lakes with bigger inlets, or find a real "nest of snakes" setup where the lake pipes are the collector, but...  :)  I wouldn't squeeze my exhaust quite that far.

bill.

Hooker makes these! They also have mufflers that slide in.
 

I agree with Bill!
2" is to much of a choke.
I have 2" exhaust on my 74 and I have plenty of back pressure.

Starship,
Think that guy who owns the vet you posted has any problems geeting in and out without getting burned by the pipes

As one who has had the Hooker sidepipes, I can say that you'll only burn your leg once and then you learn how to swing your legs way out when getting out. 

Shark,
Would you ever put them on you Vet again?
I am getting serious about it and any info would help me make up my mind.
 
Schoon

I've still got mine and plan to put 'em back on whenever I get it back together.  One reason is that I still don't have the paint between the ribs on my side exhaust covers.
 
With the muffler inserts, they really aren't that loud. 

Where and how do the sidepipes bolt on the car.
To the frame?

The pipe has a bracket near the end of it that bolts to the frame in the keyhole slot that is the same one used by the factory sidepipes.  You'll need a couple of rubber biscuits on each side to isolate the exhaust from the frame.  You can use the same ones as the factory setup or make your own.  The other end of the pipe is clamped to the collector with an integral clamp.