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01-29-2008, 10:45 AM
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Hi RodKnock; I do not have a website. But anyone wanting the original style headers can e-mail me here or call me at 401-383-9408. Regards, Justin
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01-29-2008, 04:27 PM
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Does anyone have a picture of the new pipes?
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01-29-2008, 04:30 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew Ledyard
Does anyone have a picture of the new pipes?
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Perhaps a shot of the new pipes next to the old ones? |
01-30-2008, 05:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Justin O'Rourke
Hi RodKnock; I do not have a website. But anyone wanting the original style headers can e-mail me here or call me at 401-383-9408. Regards, Justin
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Justin, how about a set of headers to run the exhaust under the car, can you make a set of those for me?
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01-29-2008, 04:58 PM
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The new sidepipes were posted to the Kirkham website, but now the link is gone. I presume because they're being revised by the Kirkhams. A couple of CC members posted a picture of the sidepipes in their respective galleries, but it was in another recent thread on the topic.
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01-29-2008, 05:19 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Bought an Exact carbon car in TX. Bought a 427 sideoiler with 630 HP
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These are the O'Rourks that I got for the carbon car after ceramic coating. Very nice.
I had two options. Loud and not so loud. I probably should have gone for the "not so loud". My neighbors may string me up.
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01-31-2008, 08:29 AM
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To see new SS Kirkham pipes see my gallery.
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01-31-2008, 08:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by big-boss
To see new SS Kirkham pipes see my gallery.
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Well I kind of like them. They're different than my old-style pipes, but I like them nonetheless. BTW, have you fired up your engine yet? |
01-31-2008, 08:40 AM
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Big-Boss,
The collector looks like it necks down to 2 1/4', or 2 1/2" pipe as it goes into the muffler?
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01-31-2008, 01:20 PM
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Should start up next week. I am so damn close I can smell the carbon footprint as I wright.
I will measure when I go back out but the collector area is deciving because the mufler has a sharper shape increase right there. I do not have any exact weights yet but they seem alot lighter. I thought they were alottile "off the reservation" at first I like them now. They will fit my look I am going for when they get older.
I am shooting for a broke racer look- all function no looks.
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01-31-2008, 03:42 PM
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I used the Cobra Restorers pipes on my car. Looks great and you need to ceramic coat the mild steel anyway. They did require extending the side bracket at the tip and triming the headers to get a perfect fit, but it is doable. Just cut small amounts and be patient.
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02-07-2008, 06:01 AM
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It appears as if the only difference b/t the new ones above and the old ones is where the header collector merges. Is there any other difference. I wonder why this was changed? How difficult are they to change anyway
chris
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02-07-2008, 11:39 AM
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sidepipe collector
Joe can you build a set of collectors for stanless like the ones you made for the new style steel sidepipes.Thanks
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02-08-2008, 07:45 AM
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When I talked to Joe recently he said they had a line on some good bullet style mufflers in Stainless...I think I could handle the slip joint on the outside if they were the bullet style mufflers.
I think that an original looking side pipe should be kept as an option for us that want that period correct look. Stainless would be the ultimate but mild steel would suit my needs as well.
Tom, Joe... at this time can we get steel pipes like the ones in the photo that fatboy showed? the ones with all the billet stuff in the background? ( I won't even ask about that stuff, I am always impressed with the surprises that come out of the Kirkham shop )
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02-07-2008, 10:17 AM
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I have custom sidepipes that have a slip joint after the collector. Before, when there was not that much concern about noise I could slip the whole sidepipe off at the track and run with just the collector. It was good for an extra 1-2 sec a lap. the same method could be used to easily change from a quite street pipe to a louder track pipe ina few minutes. I have 1 bolt at the back holding the pipe to the frame and in the front an interference slip fit. Just an idea!!
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02-15-2008, 06:38 AM
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Paul,
Call David or Tom, I'm sure they will swap them out or give you a credit.
I like the original style as well.
Jeff
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02-24-2008, 04:12 PM
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Does anyone have pictures of the difference between the old vs new side pipes??
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02-24-2008, 04:16 PM
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Never mind, I found them above
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02-24-2008, 05:44 PM
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I can see where the four header pipes could be a PIA to get fitted up in the old design.
I think the new design is pretty sharp, the new collector seems like a good improvement in flow as well.
Maybe the Kirkhams can keep the old style available like the leaf suspention.
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