STS Baffles

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TimAT

Discussion Starter · Jun 5, 2007

I finally got around to installing the STS Baffles, then spent almost an hour getting the thing running. OK, I haven't given her the attention she deserves lately. Big change, going from open exhaust to the STS baffles. Sounds great. Jim said everyone had been drilling the end caps to 7/8- I didn't have a 7/8 bit, so I drilled 2 holes, 1/2" each, figuring if it was too loud I could hit it with the wire welder and close 'em up a bit. But it's almost too quiet. I still need to add a couple of bolts to the inside to keep the baffles from rattling, but I did get it out and drive it. Came back the pipes are a nice gray color, so that's good. Still have a list of projects- New plugs and wires, ignition box with rev limiter, wheels and tires, trans crossmenber, and getting rid of that &^%#$$ one wire alternator. It was dark when I drove it, so I'll get pictures next time.

:cheers:

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bojvette

· #2 · Jun 5, 2007

I really like my STS so far !! did not drill any holes yet !! wanted to run them awhile !! just about the right sound now !!
slight tint of black out the ends but thats chicago driving !!

CorvDave01

· #3 · Jun 6, 2007

I'm looking forward to installing my STS baffles soon. going behind a sbc427 (550-600ish hp). Not sure if I should drill out the end caps or not. Jim suggested I start with them as is and go from there if it seems like I need to do some drilling.

69vettester

· #4 · Jun 6, 2007

This may be the place to post my Progress update:

I Got the STS Baffles in (Jim, YOUR DA MAN), No Holes in end caps, Maybe later?..Got the Demon installed and tuned (Thanks Lars), with the MSD and Baffles. Its running awsome..No Dyno yet, but Judging from my seat of the pants efforts Im close to realizing the 430HP 460TQ Goal with this new 383 roller engine

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I want to get a Video camera with sound doing a Little burn out and running it fast through the Gears up to about 90. Havent figured out how to make the video yet:huh:

Cheers all:cheers:

Duke94

· #5 · Jun 6, 2007

Never thought about this before, but does it make any difference which way the baffles go in (open end toward engine or toward exhaust exit)? Mine has the closed end toward the engine.

groovyjay

· #6 · Jun 6, 2007

I'm using STS on my 79 and now will be putting a pair for my 65 coupe as well. Jim is a Great guy to deal with!

artyon:

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bojvette

· #7 · Jun 6, 2007

duke thats the right way to have them !!!

TimAT

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jun 6, 2007

:surprised OOPS! I put mine in BACKWARDS. I wanted to be able to weld up or open the ends.

69vettester

· #9 · Jun 7, 2007

Duke94 said:
Never thought about this before, but does it make any difference which way the baffles go in (open end toward engine or toward exhaust exit)? Mine has the closed end toward the engine.

I put mine in with the Plug towards the exaust exit Too, Does it make a Big Difference..

big2bird

· #10 · Jun 7, 2007

69vettester said:
I put mine in with the Plug towards the exaust exit Too, Does it make a Big Difference..

Does it take 30 minutes to start like Tim's? :rolling:

TimAT

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jun 7, 2007

:nuts: OUCH! Mine only sat there for 6 months before I decided to work on it. New toy has been eating up some (well OK, A LOT) of my time.

:rolling: :rolling:

big2bird

· #12 · Jun 7, 2007

TimAT said:
:nuts: OUCH! Mine only sat there for 6 months before I decided to work on it. New toy has been eating up some (well OK, A LOT) of my time.

:rolling: :rolling:

Sorry Tim. You never should have told me.:rolling:

C/Gas

· #13 · Jun 8, 2007

Hey guy's there's a smaller post by some of you about installing the STS Baffles. I have answered your question's there. If you still are not sure, contact me....................

Later, JCL aka C/GAS

TimAT

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jun 8, 2007

UPDATE!!

I just got a call from JCL aka C/Gas at STS.

Now there 's something OTHER Vendors could LEARN from.

REAL CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!

Thanks Jim.

:cheers:

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C/Gas

· #15 · Jun 8, 2007

TimAT said:
UPDATE!!

I just got a call from JCL aka C/Gas at STS.

Now there 's something OTHER Vendors could LEARN from.

REAL CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!

Thanks Jim.

:cheers:

Thanks Tim. I try to stay on top of things............... Sorry for the EARLY call though...........

Patrick

· #16 · Jun 8, 2007

groovyjay said:
I'm using STS on my 79 and now will be putting a pair for my 65 coupe as well. Jim is a Great guy to deal with!artyon:

That's just mean.

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