benito

Does anyone know if I can use tuned headers with the chevy stock side exhaust pipes. It does not look like the outlet of the deader will be anywhere close to the inlet of the side pipes without major modifications. Thanks

69Vett

No, normal length headers extend beyond the inlet of oem sidepipes.
Requires some custom work. or shorty headers, with custom pipe.

leadfoot4

Hedman Hedders used to make a header that, with minimal cutting/trimming, would hook up to factory sidepipes. That MAY still be available. If not, maybe try McJacks.

However, the sidepipes are pretty restrictive, so I wouldn't worry too much about using the cast manifolds.

Kid Vette

These are Hedman side pipe headers for a small block. Not exactly "tuned" though.

Hedman Street Headers 68286

benito

Thank you all for the info. I think I will go non-stock and install the hooker headers and side-pipes and try to train myself to not burn my calves.

leadfoot4

If the budget will allow it, definitely get the stainless steel ones!!

benito

Do the chrome ones dis-color?

leadfoot4

Probably somewhat. I had a set of the Hookers back in the late 70s, and they were the black painted ones. Rusted BADLY, lasted only 2 summers. The chrome, I believe, are just plated steel, that's why I'm suggesting stainless.....

benito

Thank you. I save up a little longer to get the SS. Did the side pipes reduce the heat in the passenger compartment significantly?

rays699

you will burn your calves ONE TIME!!!!

leadfoot4

I wouldn't be able to answer that, as I installed the Hooker "side headers" on a Pontiac Trans Am I used to own.....

illenema

Stainless header/sidepipes. $$ you will love them also free flowing muffler inserts. Not glasspaks Maxflow inserts

Heres an option http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-1963-1982-Corvette-Stainless-Side-Pipes-and-Headers-/172277306517?hash=item281c871495%3Ag%3AA8EAAOSw0fhXi3vc&vxp=mtr&nma=true&si=zKjaU16%252F6LHC%252BOm8MdEjfhKQGnU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

benito

Great info . . Thank You!