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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 06:24 AM
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Who makes the best fitting, best looking, least hassle headers? I have a 75 Vert with A/C (seems like an oxymoron) and I want to install a set of headers......don't know which brand to get...
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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Hookers work well for me. Most manufacturers offer sizes to fit your car.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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Both Dynomax Cerma Coat & Hooker super comp flow great.
Dynomax Cerma Coat
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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One thing I have learned is to use a good set of locking bolts for the flanges. This has always kept me from having leaks at the flanges. I always use Stage 8 fasteners. There are others out there but I like these.
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When you decide which ones you want....give me a shout,and will save you some coin.I carry all the Corvette systems for the C3s.
I have hookers on my 68 w/one off custom exhaust,and dyno's on my 75 l82/4-speed,and like them both.
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Originally Posted by Eddie 70
One thing I have learned is to use a good set of locking bolts for the flanges. This has always kept me from having leaks at the flanges. I always use Stage 8 fasteners. There are others out there but I like these.
Are those the one with the setscrew in the middle? I always wonder how in the world you get an allen wrench in by the close fitting tubes, to use that setup.

Bottom line: Can you use the Stage 8 setup on ALL OF THE FASTENERS or are there some holes that you need to just use a simple bolt on?
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Originally Posted by vettesbydesign
When you decide which ones you want....give me a shout,and will save you some coin.I carry all the Corvette systems for the C3s.
I have hookers on my 68 w/one off custom exhaust,and dyno's on my 75 l82/4-speed,and like them both.
I'm leaning toward the Dynomax Ceramic coating.....
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I'm leaning toward the Dynomax Ceramic coating.....
Another satisfied dynomax ceramacoat customer here!
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