Stupid header question
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,135
Likes: 2
From: Dayton Oh
Stupid header question
Does anyone know where to find headers that will bolt up to the stock exhaust system? The reason I'm asking is that I've got a decent true dual exhaust system and don't want to have to butcher it up to fit the regular type of headers.
I've tried Zip, MAD, Jeggs, Summit, etc. but can't locate what I'm after.
Thanks in advance
I've tried Zip, MAD, Jeggs, Summit, etc. but can't locate what I'm after.
Thanks in advance
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: bartlett IL
hey man
i rebuilt a 65 galaxie with a 390 and they offered shorty headers and if im remembering right the bolted up to the flange on the exsiting exhaust they look real nice too they were chrome so i would contact hooker headers and ask them about shorties if they dont have them they can custom make them if you do go with full length headers i think you have to lift the engine pretty far up
i rebuilt a 65 galaxie with a 390 and they offered shorty headers and if im remembering right the bolted up to the flange on the exsiting exhaust they look real nice too they were chrome so i would contact hooker headers and ask them about shorties if they dont have them they can custom make them if you do go with full length headers i think you have to lift the engine pretty far up
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,727
Likes: 38
From: Fremont CA
Just get the headers you want and have the exhaust shop mate them to the pipes where they pass through the Trans Xmember WITH a "slip fit" joint, then clamp the system joint with muffler clamps to the factory exhaust bracket that mounts to the transmission mount. DON'T! let them weld them there like 85% of the Vettes I see as you will never be able to maintain your Vette if they do wthout cutting the pipes for any transmission/clutch work.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,135
Likes: 2
From: Dayton Oh
Originally Posted by cruzzin-style
Go To www.sandersonheaders.com. These guys specialize in fitting headers to stock exhaust systems
thanks. I checked it out and this looks exactly what I was after.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,874
Likes: 263
From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by marshrat99
thanks. I checked it out and this looks exactly what I was after. i went there also which ones do you think will bolt up to your stock system?... i looked for that info but couldn't find it.
