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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-08-2020, 06:59 PM
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Posted By dataway
Noticed a lot of condensate coming out of mine at...

Noticed a lot of condensate coming out of mine at idle ... first thing I thought of was that the mufflers didn't have drain holes. Not sure why, I though most of the factory mufflers had them. Seems...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-11-2020, 02:28 PM
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Posted By dataway
I just cranked mine up yesterday after snugging...

I just cranked mine up yesterday after snugging things up another turn or so ... everything seems to be staying in place. Tiny leak I can hear at the right side manifold/headpipe.

Ton of...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-06-2020, 05:58 PM
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Posted By dataway
So far, with my preliminary installation, with...

So far, with my preliminary installation, with only the head pipe bolts tight ... no leaks that I can hear or see, so I think you are right, the sealant isn't necessary. And yes I noticed that things...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-11-2020, 04:15 AM
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Posted By dataway
I remember when I was a kid and bought my GTO...

I remember when I was a kid and bought my GTO used in 1976 .. first time I looked up under and saw those things ... I'm like, what the heck are those, can't wait to rip that crap off :) Now all that...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-10-2020, 01:20 PM
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Posted By dataway
I always take too many "after" photos and not...

I always take too many "after" photos and not enough "before" photos :)

I bought some Permatex Ultra-Copper RTV .. good to like 700 degrees, which Permatex recommends for exhaust systems. Will try...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-10-2020, 01:17 AM
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Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
Thank you, you are a wealth of exhaust knowledge...

Thank you, you are a wealth of exhaust knowledge :)
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-09-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
I've got about an inch ... maybe 1.25" clearance...

I've got about an inch ... maybe 1.25" clearance from the pipes to the drive shaft on either side ... normal? Doesn't appear they would ever contact each other in normal use.

Do auto trans cars...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-09-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
Excellent, thank you .... I've got the wrong clip...

Excellent, thank you .... I've got the wrong clip on the brake line, and in the wrong location.

Looks like they sent me the wrong clamp for the tail pipe ... same clamp but wrong coating, should...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-09-2020, 04:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
I have questions and I have pictures :) 1....

I have questions and I have pictures :)

1. Longest muffler goes on the right?

2. Should Inline have sent me SIX 2.25" clamps? I only got FOUR. 2 at the front of the muffler, 2 at the rear of...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-05-2020, 04:38 PM
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Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
System came in today. Looks good so far. Very...

System came in today. Looks good so far. Very nice bends, much better (or at least less distorted) than OEM. Nice finish on the pipes, hardware kit looks good. No dents, scratches etc.

Will spend...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-18-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
Mike .... can you tell me when you ordered the...

Mike .... can you tell me when you ordered the system? Just wondering which direction their quality might be changing.

I'm pretty sure they don't make the systems themselves .... I wonder if they...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-14-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
ragtop .... my set from IL was $685 to my door....

ragtop .... my set from IL was $685 to my door. The Gardner system I looked at was over $1000 I think for steel.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-14-2020, 04:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
They look great for Aluminized steel. I'm...

They look great for Aluminized steel. I'm sorta/kinda thinking about hitting them from the mufflers back with some kind of heat resistant silver ... not sure if it's necessary or not.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-13-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
Are those SS or did you paint them with something?

Are those SS or did you paint them with something?
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-13-2020, 06:26 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
OG68 ... did your IT pipes come full length? With...

OG68 ... did your IT pipes come full length? With the long head pipe all one piece? I noticed some places sell them either OEM full length, or cut to save shipping expense.

I didn't see that...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-13-2020, 06:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
Verdoro ... Waldron appears to make both, SS was...

Verdoro ... Waldron appears to make both, SS was about $900 bare ... figure probably $1100 to your door with the hangers, clamps and such. Steel system about $600 with everything you need.

I'm...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-12-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
They make some nice looking pipes. Very...

They make some nice looking pipes. Very reasonable price for the steel.

I wonder who is making them for Inline Tube. The prices on the Waldron site are very close to Inline Tube when the hangers...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-12-2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
Nice looking pipes ... hope mine turn out so nice.

Nice looking pipes ... hope mine turn out so nice.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-12-2020, 01:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,847
Posted By dataway
Inline Tube Exhaust

Just sprung for an Inline Tube exhaust system ... manual trans, standard logs ... I have an auto, just didn't care for the dead head tubes.

Anyway, will be a couple of weeks since it's not in...
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