Help Exhaust System

[60biscayne409]

Can anyone tell me a place where i can buy a 2 1/2 exhaust system for my 409 , that will ship to Canada, i try show car , buy a 4 rows rad and others parts from them , but they say exhaust system is to big to ship, been looking others place but no luck yet , the only thing missing for my resto is that eaxhaust system ,it be appreciate if someone could help me, Thanks.

60biscayne409

[mac1]

Try http://www.shafersclassic.com/chevy/chevrole.htm I just installed one of their systems on my 62. I was VERY impressed. Everything just bolted in. 2 1/2 manifold to muffler and 2" muffler back. I got the aluminumized, was to cheap to spring for stainless steel. I heard showcars exhaust don't fit that well. But get the showcars correct hangers and you will be pleased. FYI, their website is bad. Call and talk to their techs. Mac

[60biscayne409]

Hey man Thanks a lot ,thats what i was looking for ,
60biscayne409

[60biscayne409]

By the way Mac, this must be one of the finest 62 conv 409 I ever see, i hope my car look a 1/3 of your car when finish, i was looking for a 1962 model to put my 409 in to, but here in canada its very rare to find a good one , so i was luckey to find a 1960 biscayne 2 doors in good shape, but still looking for a 1962 , you never know, maybe get luckey one day,
You have a very nice car my friend.
Michel.

[MRHP]

Flowmaster makes a 2 1/2 kit. All pipes included. Saw a kit on a 62. Looked good. Showcars pipes and hangers fit like crap. I know first hand. Flowmaster kit comes with all hangers and clamps and fits good.

[W Head]

Does Flomaster's kit work with stock 2 1/2 exhaust manifolds or is it for headers only?

W Head

59 El Camino 348-3,2s
59 Impala 409-2,4s

[mac1]

Thanks for the compliment Mike. Keep checking on ebay for the 62 convertible. They show up from time to time. There was a 409 62 convert that had a 65000.00 bid and it didn't meet the reserve. :rolleyes:
This one here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Impala-1962-Chevy-Impala-SS-Convertible-409-409-HP_W0QQitemZ4642569282QQcategoryZ6169QQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem

Iv'e seen them sell for as little as 20000.00 for a solid driver.
BTW, Showcars has two set of hangers for the X frame 409. One is real cheap and is generic, maybe 35.00. The other one is an exact duplicate of the originals. I think for about 140.00. You'll be happy with the second one.

[MRHP]

The car I saw had headers. I have the good hangers from showcars and they suck. They are too big for the pipe. Had to shorten every one to fit the pipe tight. They will work but you have to make them work. When I called them about it they said they had never had a problem with them. When I was at the Kansas City convention Showcars had a frame there with their exhaust and hangers on it. You could rattle every hanger on the pipe! Ask other members that were there they will remember.

[mac1]

[QUOTE=MRHP] I have the good hangers from showcars and they suck. They are too big for the pipe. Had to shorten every one to fit the pipe tight. QUOTE]

You must have gotten the 2 1/2" hangers. They make two size hangers.:)

[MRHP]

Yes I got the 2 1/2 hangers along with the 2 1/2 pipe kit from Showcars. I would recommend some other kit. Fit on all parts was poor at best.:dunno

[MRHP]

I don't recall the trans mount . Must have been nice though!:rofl

[60biscayne409]

Sorry to respond so late i was gone for the holiday here, Thanks you alls for Yours respond , this gone help Me a lot , I appreciate this ,if I can help anyone of You let Me know , I be glad to do so.
Hey Mac , I check a lot of ads everyday to find 1962 conv , 2 weeks ago i could have buy a 1964 conv, its not that 1964 are not nice ,they are nice , but I prefer the 1962 conv model, maybe one day luck gone be on my side ? (cross finger)
Mike 60biscayne409

[60biscayne409]

Hi You Guys , I'am sorry to say that none of the place refer to me dont ship to ship to canada , i try to work something with them but no luck , so if ever one of You ear or find a place where i can buy a exhaust kit for my 409 and they can ship to Canada please let me know it be appreciate , have a nice day ,Michel
60biscayne409

[models916]

I got mine from a place in Ohio. Bent to computer card spec. slip joint half way with plenty of extra for adjustment and easy to ship. good fit on 2.5". I don't see why they could not ship to Canada. This was a few years ago and I dont have the name or number but I recall seeing them in the Mag. recently. Hemmings Motor News (monthly)


ps mine cam UPS, they go to Canada

[60biscayne409]

Ok Thanks I will try to find it ,Michel