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Old Jul 15, 2023 | 02:06 AM
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Hi there! I have a 81’ and I’m trying to find some good headers to put on my engine. The only problem is I can’t seem to find any that allow my z-bar to fit so I can have my clutch. Just hoping to get some ideas on where to go or any ideas for how to fix this problem!
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Old Jul 15, 2023 | 03:29 AM
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Can't understand the issue here. Numerous companies make headers to fit C3 Corvette's.
have you looked in the obvious places like Summit and Jeggs?
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Do you have an LS or something? Any headers made for a C3 will work with the Z-bar.

I had to remove the Z-bar to fit the headers, though. I may have a photo I can post later. The Z-bar fits fine once installed.
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Turns out I don't have a picture handy that shows the Z-bar, but here are the headers, with a rebuilt but stock steering box. You can see the ball for the engine side of the Z-bar, which I removed to rebuild while I hung the headers.

There are lots of long-tube headers, both under car and side-pipe, that will work for this and provide Z-bar clearance.
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Originally Posted by Bikespace

Turns out I don't have a picture handy that shows the Z-bar, but here are the headers, with a rebuilt but stock steering box. You can see the ball for the engine side of the Z-bar, which I removed to rebuild while I hung the headers.

There are lots of long-tube headers, both under car and side-pipe, that will work for this and provide Z-bar clearance.
I did some more research and it turns out the headers that came with my 383 were meant for a Camaro. Just ordered some summit racing headers that fit my 81. Thank you for everyone that helped!
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