Anyone put headers on an 80?
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Racer
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From: minnetrista, minnesota, usa
Anyone put headers on an 80?
IS IT HARD? I'M THINKING OF EITHER THAT OR DUAL EXAUST. WHATEVER THE FUNDS WILL ALLOW. ANY SUGESSTIONS ON OTHER MODS TO MAKE? JUST LITTLE THINGS RIGHT NOW I DON'T HAVE THE BIG $$$$. THANKS :cheers: :chevy
Melting Slicks
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Re: Anyone put headers on an 80? (vettepowA)
I just installed a set of Headman headers on my '80. They fit really well. A LOT of people on this forum seem to like the quality and price of the Dynomax brand headers. (~$200 w/jet hot coating).
If you really want to keep it cheap, you might want to just perform a really detailed tune up with what you have. . . Just a thought!
If you really want to keep it cheap, you might want to just perform a really detailed tune up with what you have. . . Just a thought!
Melting Slicks
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Re: Anyone put headers on an 80? (vettepowA)
I'm one of those with dynomax headers on my 80. Also have dual 2-1/2" exhaust. Installing the headers is certainly within the do-it-yourself mechanics ability. Just need to get the car on jack stands as high as you can and install from under the car. Headers and exhaust will open up the exhaust, but then you will need to consider a better intake to match. Then comes heads and a cam. Start slow but remember that every mod needs to be tuned to other mods you plan to make.
Regards,
Jim
Regards,
Jim
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Racer
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Re: Anyone put headers on an 80? (82zoom)
I'll let you know. If your gonna put headers on, i'd go with duels. putting the y pipes back on seems counter productive.
[Modified by vettepowA, 2:17 PM 8/7/2001]
[Modified by vettepowA, 2:17 PM 8/7/2001]
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Racer
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From: minnetrista, minnesota, usa
Re: Anyone put headers on an 80? (82zoom)
vettepowA
How about emissions. Will you have to go with duel cats or will they even check?
How about emissions. Will you have to go with duel cats or will they even check?
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Re: Anyone put headers on an 80? (vettepowA)
vettepowA
You need duals, w/ or w/o headers, then cam. http://www.corvetteforum.cc/ubb/Foru...ML/008082.html
The more hp you have the more headers help.
:cheers:
You need duals, w/ or w/o headers, then cam. http://www.corvetteforum.cc/ubb/Foru...ML/008082.html
The more hp you have the more headers help.
:cheers:
