rusthog

I have just acquired a 1977 corvette l82 four speed. I am wanting to go with sidepipes and not exactly sure what brand to go with. Help would be greatly appreciated. Couldn't find this subject in other threads
Thanks in advance

resdoggie

Do you prefer Chinese or Mexican?

REELAV8R

I got the hooker brand side pipe headers on my 77 l48. No problems with install, although others have reported problems.
Get them ceramic coated for longevity and to keep underhood heat temps down a bit.

Tbone4432

Go with the Hooker SS. I've read too many testimonies about non SS pipes rusting so fast...worth the extra money. Installation and fitment no problem. I jacked the car way up on jack stands and curled the headers under the car with no issue. A header bolt or 2 were a pita.

Todd

MelWff

here is a thread on the topic

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...questions.html

TheSkunkWorks

I love my Hooker sidemounts!

Bigger question is, what muffler inserts to put in them? There are many choices, including other than Hooker's offerings, from quiet/restrictive to loud/free-flowing, with a number of tonal variations from tinny to rumbly. And, there are heat shields available from downright fugly to top quality stainless specifically designed for the C3, should you wish to take measures against joining the Hooker tattoo club.

doorgunner

Mexican:

Black_Magic

I went from these to



these



I was not looking for last ounce of HP just looks and sound. Factory 2 1/2 Manifolds -- 2 1/2 Stainless Chambered with Crossover Pipe.

Personal Preference

Here some info on my install Click Here

George

pthor

Hey, if you know of some, could you list a few alternatives to my glasspack inserts?
I'm running Hooker Stainless sidemounts and pipes, the inlet & outlets (Inner tube diameter) are only 1.75 in , That's far too small for my engines HP.
Is there an insert alternative that's closer to 3 in ~ That's closer to what I need to not choke out my motors performance...

BLUE1972

very nice

BRIANGOAD

Did they ever get back to you about the left side not fitting? Looks great.