what headers are yall using?
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Racer
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what headers are yall using?
I purchased the 2" magnaflow pipes and mufflers from corvette central and installed them on my 79. Now I think I want to go with headers and I'm not sure which set will work with the pipes I have on the car. So I would like to know what you guys have used. Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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From: S Nevada
A good question. I'm searching too. Has anyone used Stan's tri Y headers? http://www.stans-headers.com/headers.htm
Burning Brakes
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From: NJ
None of the headers will be a direct bolt on (I dont think), unless you get the Patriots from CC if thats where you got your pipes. Other than that, with a little bit of cutting/welding you just need to worry about the reducer. Most headers will be 3" at the end so you need a 3 to 2 reducer.
I got the ceramic Headman long tubes, will be pairing it up with 2.5" Pypes system
I got the ceramic Headman long tubes, will be pairing it up with 2.5" Pypes system
Drifting
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From: nassau co. new york
i believe i have the same headers as rafalc and they have a transition piece that allows for some pivioting,which may help some.unlike the flange connection however these will not allow a but connection as the exhaust system must be moved to the rear to make that ball and socket style connection.
Burning Brakes
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I have the summit brand headers that i stripped and painted with VHT paint. They won;t bolt right up to the CC exhaust though. I have to use those flex pipes that Billcarson used then drove down to the exhaust shop to have then properly connect the headers with new pipes.
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Racer
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Melting Slicks
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I am using Dynomax ceramic headers on my '76 383 with TF 23* angle plug heads. No clearance problems and regular plug lengths, FR3LS, are accessible without a problem.
I have had these headers for about 9 years, but I don't believe they are still manufactured, unless they are sold under a different name.
Any headers you use, you will be ahead of the game by using Stage 8 locking bolts. I have had no exhaust leaks over the years, when using FelPro gaskets. Installed correctly, there will be no maintenance, i.e. re-tightening.
I have had these headers for about 9 years, but I don't believe they are still manufactured, unless they are sold under a different name.
Any headers you use, you will be ahead of the game by using Stage 8 locking bolts. I have had no exhaust leaks over the years, when using FelPro gaskets. Installed correctly, there will be no maintenance, i.e. re-tightening.
