Block hugger headers on a Vette
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange Park Fl
Yes I have them on my '81, yes they clear the steering, BUT, they do NOT clear the driver's side motor mount without modification. I got the ceramic coated ones off e-bay for less than $150 including shipping. I had to "massage" one of them right below where the primary tubes come together. I thought that may have damaged the ceramic coating, but I rebuilt the engine a year later and they still looked new, no rust. If working them a little doesn't scare you off, they are a great deal. The performance and quality is impressive, and you've got to love the price! If you want more detail on the install, etc, let me know. 
God bless, Sensei
God bless, Sensei
Intermediate
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From: Raleigh NC
I bought some off ebay as well for my 76, they were a little of a fight to get in there on the drivers side but they just clear the steering and motor mount. On the passenger side they just clear the starter, so u might want to put something like insulation from home depot around your starter so the heat doesnt freeze it up. But i love mine, and they are tight on the block.
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From: Milton DE
Originally Posted by a1sensei
Yes I have them on my '81, yes they clear the steering, BUT, they do NOT clear the driver's side motor mount without modification. I got the ceramic coated ones off e-bay for less than $150 including shipping. I had to "massage" one of them right below where the primary tubes come together. I thought that may have damaged the ceramic coating, but I rebuilt the engine a year later and they still looked new, no rust. If working them a little doesn't scare you off, they are a great deal. The performance and quality is impressive, and you've got to love the price! If you want more detail on the install, etc, let me know. God bless, Sensei
God bless, Sensei
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Melting Slicks
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I've got 69 sidepipes with the fiberglass covers. I would rather not have to run the S pipe.
Originally Posted by Fevre
Any reason you do not want long tube? They will provide a bit more performance gain at about the same price
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Orange Park Fl
Try this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ceram...QQcmdZViewItem
They are not name brand, but they look like they are probably from the same manufacturer as the Summit and other brand names. God bless, Sensei
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ceram...QQcmdZViewItem
They are not name brand, but they look like they are probably from the same manufacturer as the Summit and other brand names. God bless, Sensei
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From: Boise Idaho
I have the Sanderson Blockhugger aka Shorties(?) and they fit great.
They are the ceramic coated ones. They are working out great so far. I only have about 500 miles on them.
Sorry I don't have any picts ready go.
They are the ceramic coated ones. They are working out great so far. I only have about 500 miles on them.
Sorry I don't have any picts ready go.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Lakeland Florida
Originally Posted by silverslashstreak
Street and Performance has a set of block huggers that fit and clear both sides. They do their own coating in house. 479- 394-
5711
SSS
5711SSS
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From: Hudson Falls, N.Y. 76 Vette Modified L-48
Yes, I have them on the 76..chrome....had a muff shop do the work, they built a new, bigger (2.5") crossover pipe and fit it to the car....with a disconnect after the crossover to remove the pipe if I need to get to the starter....looks good
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange Park Fl
Originally Posted by silverslashstreak
Street and Performance has a set of block huggers that fit and clear both sides. They do their own coating in house. 479- 394- 5711
SSS
5711SSS
