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Originally Posted by GUNNAR
When my CSX 4000 car was delivered, there were no cut outs in the body for the side pipes. The aluminum body car was delivered painted. My dilemma is do I cut the side pipe holes or run under the car exhausts. I would actually like to try the under car setup for a change, but will it look like a mixed bag with roll bar, hood scoop and S/C dash running street pipes. HP is not an issue because my KC 482 is putting out over 600 HP and I am not going to track the car.
Thanks for your opinions.
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Well, since you're soliciting opinions...
I'll take the minority position and say that because: a) a CSX4000 is/could be/might be held to a higher standard than other manufacturers, b) the undercar exhaust will be incongruous with the other characteristics of an S/C (hood scoop, roll bar, etc.), the sans-sidepipe look won't work (for me).
Just my personal perspective, but items like bumpers, grill hoops, etc. just don't seem "right" on a Cobra S/C with a hood scoop and sidepipes. I would say, if you want a street car, then get rid of the hood scoop and roll bar. If you want an S/C, then install the sidepipes.
And if you decide to sell some day, and you have no sidepipes, a potential buyer, someone like me, will do a mental deduct from it's price for the addition of the sidepipes, which can be a couple thousand dollars.
There are quieter sidepipes made, if sound is an issue. I have a set from Hushpower, which is a subsidiary of Flowmaster and they're "very tolerable."
Ultimately, it's your car and your decision alone. Make yourself happy.