Headers for 78
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Headers for 78
Im sure this question has been asked a lot, i wanted to know what headers i should buy for my L-48 small block. Which brands to look for, and if there is any difference in the brand names.
Racer
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From: New Hampshire
I have a set of Flowtech cermamic caoted headerson my 77 with an L-48. They are inexpensive, and work great. I've got them thru JC Whitney 2 years ago. For the price, they are great.
Racer
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From: New Hampshire
No idea of the actual increase in power. It feels like a totally different car though, enough of a difference you can really feel. That single exhaust and cat robs a lot of power. Even putting true duals on your car will make a difference, headers will just increase that difference. IF I had to guesstimate, I'd say 30 hp total.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Ansonia/NYC CT
I bought sanderson shorty headers, and am VERY happy with them. Good quality, VERY easy to install, nice sound, and yes, it's a totally different car now. I've been nothing but smiles and 10mpg all week.
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See what many refer to it as my Exhaust topic. http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ganeyexhaust.htm
I have been rec. Dynomax Cerma Coat which fit & flow great. Many on the forum have them now.
I have been rec. Dynomax Cerma Coat which fit & flow great. Many on the forum have them now.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Dayton Oh
I'm using Hedman Elites on my 79, an x-piple, true dual exhaust and Duraxmax Super Turbos mufflers. I'm very satisfied. These headers have a machine fit-type connection between the headers and exhause pipe that don't require a gaskeet. Good sound but can still hear my tunes !!!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Twp. PA USA
See what many refer to it as my Exhaust topic. http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ganeyexhaust.htm
I have been rec. Dynomax Cerma Coat which fit & flow great. Many on the forum have them now.
I have been rec. Dynomax Cerma Coat which fit & flow great. Many on the forum have them now.
Me three on the Dynomax cerama coat. Awesome value fit and performance! 
