best exhaust for '62

[William F.]

I've read previous threads in archives, but would like an update. Whose exhaust system would members with experience on subject recommend for my '62 340 hp? I drive the car and will probably go with a stainless system unless I'm convinced otherwise. Primarily concerned wih ease of installation.Comments on standard vs N11 offroad also appreciated.
Thanks

[John F.]

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Corvette Central steel oval mufflers on mine. Just go slow and do not tighten anything until all installed. Best to work on a lift.

[Tom D.]

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Call Werner Meier at Masterworks (Madison Heights, MI) if you want comments on N11. He's experienced with it, and hosted an NCRS seminar, and more. area code 248 - 583-0590

[Terry B.]

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I think your 340 HP would need the round offroad mufflers. I found a pair of NOS mufflers on Ebay (they were pretty expensive) and have original tailpipes so I can't make recommendations.

[Robert K.]

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ProTeam has the complete NOS system on ebay right now for only $2500.

[William F.]

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Thanks, but like I said, I drive the car and want pipes/mufflers to last;so, probably want stainless even if it won't "judge." How bout it? Whose fit without a lot of cussing? By the way, has Corvette Central been sold? If so to whom and how's it working out?

[Daniel K.]

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This Stainless Steel system is from Corvette Central, although, it has been about 4 or 5 years ago. 340Hp 62 Vette: Easy to install.

[Kevin S.]

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I went with the alumanized off-road exhaust system from Corvette Central - it is a full kit. It fit great, looks good. It wont rust. It was reasonably priced (I think about $650 or so) and it was pretty easy to install it. And it sounds ok too - here is what it sounds like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8Sad-9AYf0

[William F.]

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Thanks, so far. Guess it depends. In some previous threads on subject was a good bit of criticism of CC's exhaust, especially the clamps which had to be modified. Maybe they've worked this out?? Concerning alumanized 'won't rust"; won't they rust from inside eventually? What would you estimate life expectancy of alumanized?

[Kevin S.]

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I installed the system with a friend at his muffler shop. He said it was about the easiest installation he has had for a full system.

And at about 1/2 the price for a stainless system - if it lasts as long or longer - I am still way ahead of the game.

Long ago I installed a custom stainless system on my 440 Plymouth Road Runner - and when it got hot, and expanded - the pipes would rattle a bit - the CC system does not seem to do that. But that was 30 years ago with the Road Runner

One last thing - it's minor - but as you know, on 61's and 62's the pipes end under the car - the beveled end tips look correct too

Kevin

[Bruce B.]

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I have had a Corvette Central aluminized off road system on my 62 340HP car for 20 years.
I polish the tail pipes and after 20,000 miles they look like new, a great product.
My 57 FI car has the same type system and it looks great after 4500 miles.

[Christopher R.]

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Allen's used to make them for all or most of the Corvette vendors. http://www.allencorvetteexhaustsystems.com

I've got his aluminized system in my '62 340. It's 20 or 30 years old. Looks new.

I tried to install mine with me on a creeper and the car on jackstands. Didn't work well. Fitting it so it doesn't rattle can be fussy.

[Robert K.]

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What about the clamps on the aluminumized system. Do they rust? I put an aluminumized system on my pickup and the clamps rusted causing the pipes to rust, which has caused me to shy away from aluminumized.