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ALLZS

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exhaust systems
« on: January 23, 2020, 03:22:14 PM »
where most very early 69 z/28 installed with chambered exhaust sept of 68 build also when did chrome tip tail pipes come into play
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Re: exhaust systems
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2020, 03:51:19 PM »
As I understand/recall...  ALL early '69 Z28s were fitted with the 'standard' chambered exhaust, but by the end of '68/early 69, it became an option and the dual in/dual out transverse muffler became standard (due to noise laws in some states like PA ?).  Then a bit later (May '69?) the chambered system was dropped as an option.   Around this same time, or a bit later, resonators were added to the 'transverse system' to further muffle the exhaust note, and I think the chrome tips were added at that time??   I'm sure William probably has all the dates and details.. :)
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Re: exhaust systems
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2020, 12:28:06 AM »
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Re: exhaust systems
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2020, 02:11:26 AM »
There was an interim Z/28 exhaust system from Nov '68 through mid April '69. Deep-tone '68 muffler, no resonators. Still too loud so from that point on Z/28s received the standard N10 muffler/resonator system. Chromed tailpipes as of May 19.
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Re: exhaust systems
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2020, 02:31:38 AM »
I recall a post that included color copies of the exhaust system drawings for each type, very informative.
EDIT: found link to that thread - http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=13434.0;all
« Last Edit: January 29, 2020, 03:07:38 AM by ZLP955 »
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Re: exhaust systems
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2020, 03:36:57 PM »
Sept 68 build Z/28 would come with chambered exhaust.
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Re: exhaust systems
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2020, 06:28:15 PM »
Read the recall letter... Dated August 22 1969 -
YES A SEPT built 69 Z28 would have chambered exhaust... Gardner is the closest but even they do not make the pipes from LAMINATED PIPE like GM did.



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