gronlit Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Im looking get to a new exhaust system for my 70 454SS, and would like a stock style system with resonators...would be looking for hangers as well. Any recommendations on where to get this? The Parts Place sells a system and the hangers seperately, anyone here bought this system and/or the hangers that could provide some feedback? Inline tube sells systems for chevelles that include the hangers and everything, but they don't list anything for the Monte. Would the exhaust systems be the same between a 70SS Chevelle and Monte? Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I haven't used them but they sure look like top end items! Gardner exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I bought my system from The Parts Place. I'm not happy with the tail pipe bends. They hang too low in my opinion. I will be replacing it with a system from Gardner once I get all the cars back in CT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughn Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Tim, Go with Gardner,top notch product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black07ss Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I looked and can not find a price for their systems. Am I going to need to take a second mortgage out on the house for one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I found this: Many people have asked why our website does not allow you to click on your exhaust system and order it directly. Numerous muscle car exhaust systems changed with performance, transmission or even build date. It is not practical for us to to provide all this information on our website. We pride ourselves on personal service, and discuss all exhaust options with our customers thoroughly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gprimm Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Chevelle SS big block exhaust = Monte Carlo SS exhaust, including resonators. Might try Tamaraz; they are on Ebay and their number is 630-904-7194. They have their systems bent after originals by an excellent custom exhaust shop here in the Naperville, IL area. This shop does a lot of muscle cars and they know their stuff. 25 years ago I got my tailpipes with the correct style resonators from Hinshaw Chevelle Parts in NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'll have to look into this, need a stock or as close as I can get for my 4 speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I used these new tail hangers and also the set for closer to the front. They are very well made and I was quite impressed with the quality and fit. http://www.ebay.com/itm/70-71-72-Chevelle-SS-LS3-LS5-LS6-Tail-Exhaust-Hanger-/200607720314?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1971|Model%3AMonte+Carlo&hash=item2eb526e37a&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/64-72-GM-A-body-Muffler-Exhaust-Tail-Pipe-Mid-Hanger-/200607719779?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1971|Model%3AMonte+Carlo&hash=item2eb526e163 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Just remember that the stock factory tail pipes were only 2 inch od, im pretty sure as memory serves me corectly it the same on the big block and small block. I even remember the stock ap numbers for the ones without the resanators they were very popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostnFound Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Don't forget to use SS bolts, nuts and washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I priced a stainless full exhaust from Gardner with hangers for about $1200 last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughn Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Just purchased from Gardner 4 months ago, $1150.00 give or take for the big block 4 speed Monte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 You can always buy a set of resonators and install them in the tail pipes that's what I did on my. even add the stock style tip which is mad to slip over a 2.5" pipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gronlit Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Thanks for all the recommendations Talked to Eric at Gardner, very responsive. Seems like they'd have pretty good customer service. Priced the system from ~850 to 1100 depending on what all i decided to go with. They use zinc plated hangers though, which i don't believe is the 'correct' coating. I think im leaning towards hangers from inline tube which are similar to the ones 'LostnFound' posted from ebay. Eric did confirm the chevelle setup is the same for the monte's they just don't list it on the website since they're looking for pictures of one of their systems on a Monte Now i just need to decide if i want to spend the money for the Gardner pipes, or take a chance on the Parts place set for about half the price. Checked the Chevelle forums too, seems to be mostly good reviews for the Parts Place Set, but the general consensus was that the gardner system was the best. Found some pictures of the Parts Place system on Ebay Iceman, do you have any pictures showing how low the PartsPlace tailpipes hang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gprimm Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I buy stainless steel exhaust clamps from Meijer. They sell them for $3.99 each. Beats the price of the mail order. BTW, where are you in Illinois? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gronlit Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Machesney Park, just North of Rockford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmonte70 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hey Tim (gronlit), We live just a few miles from each other...I live in Loves Park, near Perryville & Harlem intersection...maybe we can meet up next season. Let me know and I can PM all my info. I would like to know about the exhaust as well as I have a '70 SS that will be needing it soon. Thanks--Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gronlit Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gprimm Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I know exactly where that is. Maybe next summer we all can attend a show together. Gotta treat those people to lots of Monte!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmonte70 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I'm in...let me know the place and time...we'll keep in touch.. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMCQ442 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Gronlit & gprimm - I live in Huntley, so 1 hour south of Gronlit and 1 hour north of gprimm. I am familiar with Bolingbrook. I went to Lewis Univ in Romeoville. ssmonte70 let me know that you guys were somewhat local. I purchased ssmonte70's '70 402 back in April. I would be all in to meet up with you guys next year. ssmonte70 and I met up last month to see the progress on ours cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gprimm Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Jim, I get up to Huntley often. Was there in October for a Northern Illinois Chevelle Club cruise (1st Gens are members as they are the same as Chevelles, just look better!). It took me 40 minutes to get to Bolingbrook on 90 and 355. Let's do it. I have a customer (I am a banker) in Huntley. The industrial park just east of the shopping center off 47. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Tim, Unfortunately I don't and the car is in PA so I can't really get there to get some for you. What I can tell you is that when I tie the car down in the trailer, the tail pipes are low enough to interfere with the straps especially on the left side. The strap actually "polished" part of the pipe from rubbing. On the right side, I have to be careful snaking the strap over the axle then the strap actually pushes the tail pipe enough to create slack in last hanger. When I've looked at Chevelles with the Gardner system, the tail pipes are tucked much closer to the gas tank and don't have this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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