This is just to clear up any confusion for future reference. TTI makes exhaust systems for ALL the 'C' body cars from 1965 to 1973. As long as you have the HP manifolds off any of these cars they have a system that will fit. The left side manifolds are all pretty much the same, no matter the part number or if they have ribs for the heat stove or not. (see pics)
It is the right side manifold you have to watch the part numbers on, as the 65-69 manifold downpipe bolt pattern is about 45 degrees different than the 70-73 manifolds . It is easiest to notice the difference by looking at the heat riser valve. These manifolds are also used by 'B' bodies, and so are getting hard to find due to hoarding.
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When I originally bought my TTi system, they got the numbers to the log manifolds that were fitted to my '65. however, the right hand head pipe didnt fit. I contacted them (Mike Raby), sent over photos of the pipe, to get the reply ''we dont make a head pipe for that manifold.''
This is the reason that I contacted them regarding the HP's. I didnt want any of these problems to happen again. Sourcing a manifold to fit the pipe was an absolute pain.
Surely to goodness TTi should know what they are selling better than the guys on here? If they dont, then its time to offer Dry dockers jobs!
When I got my TTI system I didn't deal with TTI at all--I had heard they had so-so customer service. I was advised to buy the system through Mancini Racing, who deals with TTI all the time and knows how to get the right parts. Mancini knew that the left manifolds were nearly all identical, they just needed to know which type of right manifold I had so TTI would ship the correct part. I also got a new set of manifold bolts from Mancini to replace my old rusty ones.
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Joe you are so right. customer service is realy getting bad these days. Hope you got it all sorted out as your car is a very sharp ride. Looks like the enthusiast will just have to be smrter than the vendor. as the old saying goes "buyer beware" <span class='smallblacktext'>[ Edited Sun Dec 14 2008, 11:59AM ]</span>
I have also noticed that customer service is getting bad no matter where you go. Of course rude customers who talk on their phones and don't acknowledge the clerks existence aren't helping the problem either.
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Krautmaster wrote ... I have also noticed that customer service is getting bad no matter where you go. Of course rude customers who talk on their phones and don't acknowledge the clerks existence aren't helping the problem either.
Right you are, it seems as if comon courtesy is trying to catch up with comon sence. Both seem intent on being awol
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Chicago Connection sells TTI as well, and free shipping. My dad just bought the 3" H pipe set for his 68 Charger. Highly recommend them for your TTI stuff http://www.chicagoconnection.us/
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furious70 wrote ... Chicago Connection sells TTI as well, and free shipping. My dad just bought the 3" H pipe set for his 68 Charger. Highly recommend them for your TTI stuff http://www.chicagoconnection.us/
Great tip! Maybe we need a special "LINKS" thread that can only be added to by the moderators (so we don't clutter them up by saying how cool the links are)
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Krautmaster wrote ... This is just to clear up any confusion for future reference. TTI makes exhaust systems for ALL the 'C' body cars from 1965 to 1973. As long as you have the HP manifolds off any of these cars they have a system that will fit. The left side manifolds are all pretty much the same, no matter the part number or if they have ribs for the heat stove or not. (see pics)
It is the right side manifold you have to watch the part numbers on, as the 65-69 manifold downpipe bolt pattern is about 45 degrees different than the 70-73 manifolds . It is easiest to notice the difference by looking at the heat riser valve. These manifolds are also used by 'B' bodies, and so are getting hard to find due to hoarding.
This is the pair that I have. It's a mix & match set. So would Chicago Connections get me the right head pipes if I give them the part numbers, or just tell them that the right side manifold's exit flange is not parallel to the head mounting surface?
The cool thing is- my right manifold never had a heat riser in it so it has no holes in the side. !drive