Hey Hey! Summit Exhaust System!

This afternoon I installed the Summit 2.5" exhaust system in my '71 ( PN SUM-680101). Listen to your old dad, guys and gals, this kit is a winner!:D I'm so used to having to modify everything I do on this project that I NEVER expect things to just "go together", know what I mean? I'm telling you this is one of the best designed "kits" I have run into yet (...and yes, the Jegs may be just as good for all I know!).:D These fit a BUNCH of X-bodies, not just the 3rd Gen Novas, but they use a long straight length of tube that you trim to fit. I ended up cutting maybe 4" off it and everything fit fine. The one tool I had to buy was an exhaust pipe expander .... but Harbor Freight came to the rescue for $15 plus tax.:p

Nice mandrel bent 16 gauge tubing. Turbo mufflers that appear to be Summit's PN SUM-630125. Nice hangers plus a couple of extras, and a perfect mate up against the 3" collectors on Summits coated long tube headers (PN SUM-G9001-9 ). They dump exactly where I wanted, just in front of the rear spring shackle.:p

What? NO! I don't work for Summit!!:eek: I'm a mild mannered teacher type!!:geek:

.....ummmmmmm now I had better hurry to get the engine ready to start, right?:o

Dave

thats good to hear cause i have been looking at the kit. and glad it worked out well for you. and you should really post this in the ratings and review section so other gens will be more likely to see it also

Ratings and Review ... looking ... looking ... looking ... looking ... looking ... ;)

what no pics????:eek:

I put the same system on my nova over the summer this kit comes complete hangers clamps even the header gaskets and bolts it fits great, i think i had to cut one pipe other than that it took about 3 hours i did this in my driveway,i had the flowmaster system on the car before and could never get it to stop rubbing on the floor and the vibration drove me crazy.

I did the Jegs kit and it fit perfectly:D I suspect they are the same...

I did the Summit 2 1/4 inch kit last Spring -- had to trim one pipe about 2 inches.

Slickest exhaust I have ever put in! :D

Yeah, I'll bet the Summit and the Jegs kits are the same. Totally easy.

So...... for you guys whose cars are running ... how does it sound?:D

Dave

Yeah, I'll bet the Summit and the Jegs kits are the same. Totally easy.

So...... for you guys whose cars are running ... how does it sound?:D

Dave
I love the sound... :D:D:D

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/supernovanator/my%20newest%20nova%202/th_Picture.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/supernovanator/my%20newest%20nova%202/?action=view&current=Picture.flv)

Yo! Nice sound! A-OK!!

Dave

i used the jegs kit, which i belive is pretty much the same, with flowtech warlock mufflers... went in easy, sounds awwwwesome

i got the Jegs 3" kit with 40 series Flowmasters and it sounds great

I went with a Magna Flow American Muscle set up that was supposed to be plug and pla...NOT!!! Spent a week trying to get it lined up...finally had to take her to the shop to put a few tweaks and bends in the pipes. Looks and sounds great but definately not a bolt-on and go system as they advertise.

the only cut i had to make with my jegs system was trim each over the axlepipe by 2"

My Summit turbo muffs get a lot of thumbs up from people that hear it!

Sounds great and doesn't "drone" goin down the hiway!

Yeah I agree. I have them on my V8 Sonoma. They are a little quieter than I wanted, but that may be because of the cats. I CAN'T WAIT TO FIRE UP THE NOVA!!:D

Dave

I can't seem to get my 3" tailpipes to work for me on my kit. Can someone post a pic of their tailpipe with the rear wheel off.:confused:

I'll try to do it this weekend if someone doesn't get to it first. Give me a poke if I don't get back to you by Saturday.

Dave