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Red2014SS · 01-02-2015, 02:40 PM

Back in the day, side pipes were really popular. You could buy them anywhere, and you'd see them on everything from GTOs, to Camaros and Javelins. Anyone make them for the Camaro or have cats done them in? I don't think I'd want them, but it'd be cool to see them on a newer Camaro.

I remember, back in the late 70's, my buddy had an old beater GTO with sides and I would burn my leg on them if I wasn't careful... those were the days.

djpelosi · 01-02-2015, 02:45 PM

http://image.hotrod.com/f/miscellane...evy-camaro.jpg

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...hmentid=193298

First link is what looks like a real side exit exhaust setup, 2nd link is photoshop. Either way, the only car's that should have side exit exhausts IMHO are the older 60's-70s Stingrays, and vipers.

shibbs · 01-02-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by djpelosi

Either way, the only car's that should have side exit exhausts IMHO are the older 60's-70s Stingrays, and vipers.

I respectfully disagree with you, good sir.

Red2014SS · 01-02-2015, 06:13 PM

Found this on Google image.... doesn't look bad!!!

Inferno LT · 08-05-2015, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Red2014SS

Back in the day, side pipes were really popular. You could buy them anywhere, and you'd see them on everything from GTOs, to Camaros and Javelins. Anyone make them for the Camaro or have cats done them in? I don't think I'd want them, but it'd be cool to see them on a newer Camaro.

I remember, back in the late 70's, my buddy had an old beater GTO with sides and I would burn my leg on them if I wasn't careful... those were the days.

It would never work. Today's sports cars don't have the clearance older cars did, and with no cats, you would never pass inspection.

Hilflos · 08-05-2015, 08:27 AM

I would think that some sort of rocker replacement might be necessary on our cars to get side pipes done. Heat and clearance are my thoughts on potential issues there.

Maybe a side pipe outlet integrated into the rocker, or replacement with something thinner and more heat resistant to allow side pipes to run the length of the door?

Obviously some sort of diffuser replacement would be necessary too.

That said, I think it would look pretty good. I'm unsure if there might be any performance benefit over stock, particularly NPP, but, yeah, might be a good look.

Denis · 08-05-2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by shibbs

I respectfully disagree with you, good sir.

don't forget...

but I assume the OP actually means exposed piping

Badfinger · 08-05-2015, 06:57 PM

The red SS appears to have Hooker headers with side pipes, about $1200.00. But be warned you can burn the bejesus out of your legs!

Magna_Flow · 08-06-2015, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Denis

don't forget...

but I assume the OP actually means exposed piping

Yep, that's the difference between "side-exit exhaust" and "sidepipes," as old hot rodders will be quick to tell you.

Tenring · 08-06-2015, 10:55 PM

My friend had a Rambler with functional side pipes and they were awesome!

mboaitneit · 08-07-2015, 03:28 AM

I would think that some sort of rocker replacement might be necessary on our cars to get side pipes done.

BubbaSS · 08-07-2015, 06:49 AM

Those Vipers get hot inside the cabin with those side exit exhausts

Denis · 08-07-2015, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Magna_Flow

Yep, that's the difference between "side-exit exhaust" and "sidepipes," as old hot rodders will be quick to tell you.

the exhaust actually runs down the rocker panel, its just not exposed piping.

aaaaaanyway, getting off topic. I just don't think we have the room for true side pipes on a 5th gen.

Dubscamaro · 08-07-2015, 04:39 PM

I'd fear burning plastic or scraping the piping

01-02-2015, 02:40 PM	#1
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,420	Sidepipes?? Anyone got them? Anyone make them? Back in the day, side pipes were really popular. You could buy them anywhere, and you'd see them on everything from GTOs, to Camaros and Javelins. Anyone make them for the Camaro or have cats done them in? I don't think I'd want them, but it'd be cool to see them on a newer Camaro. I remember, back in the late 70's, my buddy had an old beater GTO with sides and I would burn my leg on them if I wasn't careful... those were the days. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

01-02-2015, 02:45 PM	#2
djpelosi Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cordova, TN Posts: 774	http://image.hotrod.com/f/miscellane...evy-camaro.jpg http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...hmentid=193298 First link is what looks like a real side exit exhaust setup, 2nd link is photoshop. Either way, the only car's that should have side exit exhausts IMHO are the older 60's-70s Stingrays, and vipers. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 2" Stainless Power Longtube Headers 3" Full exhaust w/ Off-Road H-Pipe Bo White Ported Throttle Body Hurst Short Throw Shifter Best Time: 12.43 @ 114, 1.99 60' on stock wheels and stock tires Build Thread

01-02-2015, 06:13 PM	#4
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,420	Found this on Google image.... doesn't look bad!!! Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

08-05-2015, 08:27 AM	#6
Hilflos Drives: 2015 1SS / RS NPP Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 353	I would think that some sort of rocker replacement might be necessary on our cars to get side pipes done. Heat and clearance are my thoughts on potential issues there. Maybe a side pipe outlet integrated into the rocker, or replacement with something thinner and more heat resistant to allow side pipes to run the length of the door? Obviously some sort of diffuser replacement would be necessary too. That said, I think it would look pretty good. I'm unsure if there might be any performance benefit over stock, particularly NPP, but, yeah, might be a good look. Last edited by Hilflos; 08-05-2015 at 11:20 AM.

08-07-2015, 06:49 AM	#12
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	Those Vipers get hot inside the cabin with those side exit exhausts __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

08-05-2015, 06:57 PM	#8
Badfinger Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 387 View My Garage	The red SS appears to have Hooker headers with side pipes, about $1200.00. But be warned you can burn the bejesus out of your legs!

08-06-2015, 10:55 PM	#10
Tenring Drives: 2015 SS/RS M6 Commemorative Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,223	My friend had a Rambler with functional side pipes and they were awesome!

08-07-2015, 03:28 AM	#11
mboaitneit Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: x5 Posts: 4	I would think that some sort of rocker replacement might be necessary on our cars to get side pipes done.

08-07-2015, 04:39 PM	#14
Dubscamaro Living Life in MPH. Drives: 15 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,114 View My Garage	I'd fear burning plastic or scraping the piping __________________ Devon W.