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Aug 8, 2009 | 02:39 PM

tristan69

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Dynomax Ceramic Coated Headers

I just wanted to get as many comments on those who are using these Dynomax Ceramic Coated Headers.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WL...8/?image=large

My Hooker Super comps that I bought 2 years ago are too low and are digging up my blacktop driveway .

I have read posts that these ride higher, but want to hear all the pros and cons.

My cylinder heads are Edelbrock Performer RPM's

Thanks

Aug 8, 2009 | 07:34 PM

jzsilver79

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I have had them on mine for over 3 years and no issues.

Aug 8, 2009 | 07:36 PM

pauldana

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Just bought the same headers... not installed them yet... so heres a bump

Aug 8, 2009 | 10:25 PM

MN80Vette

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I've had those headers from Summit on my '80 for a few years. They have less clearance than stock, but I've never had any problems with them hitting anything. There are several other points that would hit first.

Here are a few pictures that show measured clearance, not just subjective clearances:

Note the clearance compared to the oil pan:

Aug 8, 2009 | 10:38 PM

MN80Vette

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BTW, I really like these headers. They still look great after 3-4 years. They fit around the steering and start well too:

Aug 9, 2009 | 01:56 AM

tristan69

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Thanks, mine is a 69 and it might be different that the newer C3's.

Anyone else out there with a 68-72 vert using these Dynomax headers?

Thanks

Aug 9, 2009 | 10:08 AM

spikebot 81

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I have these headers on the car for 2 years. No issues. The air dam in the front and the pipes under the diff are the lowest. ps sorry this is a 81

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Aug 9, 2009 | 01:45 PM

Ganey

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Both the Corvette SB Hooker Super comps & Dynomax Cerama-Coat flow great. I have been rec. them & many have them now.

PS Walker is a major manu. of mufflers & when they lost the first Hot Rod muffler shootout they bought the winner, Cyclone & changed the name to Dynomax.
Mine are the old Cyclone chrome (sleeper setup).

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Aug 10, 2009 | 06:23 PM

tristan69

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Local corvette shop said to use Hedman.

Anyone have these on there C3?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HE...8/?image=large

Aug 10, 2009 | 06:32 PM

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Sho'nuff

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All the Hedman's i see have footnotes saying wont clear steering damper?

Aug 10, 2009 | 07:04 PM

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pauldana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tristan69

Local corvette shop said to use Hedman.

Anyone have these on there C3?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HE...8/?image=large

had these last week, none ceramic... was happy....

had these last week, none ceramic... was happy....

Quote:

Originally Posted by tristan69

I just wanted to get as many comments on those who are using these Dynomax Ceramic Coated Headers.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WL...8/?image=large

I have these on as of today.... Happier!

Also having a new dyno run... I will tell you any difference from last dyno run...

Last edited by pauldana; Aug 10, 2009 at 07:08 PM.

Aug 10, 2009 | 07:37 PM

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CCrane65

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The Hedman headers are not tuned and don't appear to be equal length while the Dynomax may not be tuned but do appear to be equal length.

cc

Aug 10, 2009 | 07:53 PM

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pauldana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CCrane72

The Hedman headers are not tuned and don't appear to be equal length while the Dynomax may not be tuned but do appear to be equal length.

cc

Aug 10, 2009 | 09:11 PM

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CheezMoe

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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20

I researched both and chose the Dynomax and with no regrets. 3 years later they still are looking new. (Caveat garage kept)

Aug 10, 2009 | 09:13 PM

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MN80Vette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tristan69

Local corvette shop said to use Hedman.

Anyone have these on there C3?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HE...8/?image=large

Note the near-straight-down from 4-6 and 3-5 cylinders. I had block hugger headers like this (but stainless, not ceram coated) before the Dynomax ceram coated I have now. The straight-downs come too close to the motor mounts. The ss headers I had melted the urethane pads. I had urethanesicles hanging below the mounts.

Aug 10, 2009 | 09:36 PM

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jboweriii

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Here's mine

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