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Old 09-28-2014, 04:45 PM
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Kerry Hitt at Advance Composite Products in Harrisburg PA has bought all of Jere Stahl jigs and will be making the Stahl Headers which is great news.
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That is excellent news!! I will be calling him at some point in the near future for a new set.
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I was super pleased, got mine a few years back for my AFR heads - they are the wider primaries and makes the 383 sound sweet - Spoke with Mr. Stahl and went ver all the options - explained I had power steering and that the car was in Italy - not one glitch - just perfect!
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I was super pleased, got mine a few years back for my AFR heads - they are the wider primaries and makes the 383 sound sweet - Spoke with Mr. Stahl and went ver all the options - explained I had power steering and that the car was in Italy - not one glitch - just perfect!
I would live to a set like yours! Are they ceramic coated?

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thanks. called but don't know yet if they offer an under the chassis header for a 62. Supposed to call me back.
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Originally Posted by Sky65
I would live to a set like yours! Are they ceramic coated?

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no, just painted silver. the set-up is quite loud though
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no, just painted silver. the set-up is quite loud though
No mufflers inserts? What is the side pipe diameter? Looks like 3 1/2 or 4?

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No mufflers inserts? What is the side pipe diameter? Looks like 3 1/2 or 4?

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Mr. Stahl had suggested 3 1/2 with the spiral baffles http://www.spiralturbobaffles.com/index.html however only 3 inch baffles were avaiable so we went with the 3 inch side pipe - my United >Racing Engines 383 has a wicked muscle car chop with the header/sidepipe setup my engine is quite similar to this http://www.unitedracingengines.com/s...83/Detail.html about 12 HP less and much less $$$$$$$$$$ four years ago!
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Originally Posted by Downdraft
Mr. Stahl had suggested 3 1/2 with the spiral baffles http://www.spiralturbobaffles.com/index.html however only 3 inch baffles were avaiable so we went with the 3 inch side pipe - my United >Racing Engines 383 has a wicked muscle car chop with the header/sidepipe setup my engine is quite similar to this http://www.unitedracingengines.com/s...83/Detail.html about 12 HP less and much less $$$$$$$$$$ four years ago!
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I just came back from ACP/Stahl shop where I dropped a prototype header for my Corvette project. They are set up and ready to go
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Stahl products are well-designed and beautifully hand-finished, but you will pay big time as with most works of art.

IMO when any talented individual makes a breakthrough in product design or function, he quickly earns a "name" in that industry. Problem is, larger competitors tend to copy the improvement details and mass-produce it, not as nicely finished but about as functional, and sell for less.

So the originator has to keep innovating.
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sorry here is my build with a custom frame. I know they still have the jigs for C4=C2https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/2760415-71-l-88-replica-kinda.html
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There are a variety of coatings that can be used for exhaust systems. Some are purely cosmetic and others actually provide you with extra horsepower.



You also need to know what sort of stainless steel is being used. Most companies use 304 because it's the least expensive. It may not be the best choice though. The top systems today are made from Inconel.

Here's an article I wrote on this subject. Enjoy

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First set of the new ACP Stahl Headers for my Blue Print Engine LS3 427. They are side exit headers
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What are they made of? Tell us more about your car?
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I use to be on this forum with my GSR but here is my build. I just wanted to let the C4 -C1 owners know that Stahl headers are back.
My build is below

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ica-kinda.html
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Originally Posted by vstol
First set of the new ACP Stahl Headers for my Blue Print Engine LS3 427. They are side exit headers
Very nice...............typical Stahl product. Did ACP make your side pipes too? Pics?
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Greg at ACP Stahl just expanded one end of 3 1/2"pipe for me and I will finish the side pipes

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