can someone recommend headers 1978
Le Mans Master
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From: Powassan ON
Pro
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From: Clarksburg NJ
Headers
Here's some choices from Jeg's. Some are under $300. I prefer Hedman. If I got another set, it would be with the ball-flange type collector. No more collector gaskets to change, and it would give you a little room for angle adjustment if needed:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...=KeywordSearch
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...=KeywordSearch
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From: Oldsmar FL
I installed Hedman ceramic headers on my '79, pretty sure these are the ones I ordered...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HE...6/?image=large
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HE...6/?image=large
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Both Hooker Super Comps & Dynomax Cerama-Coat Headers are excellent for perf. The Dynomax Corvette SB Cerama-Coat headers fit & flow great, much better than is commonly known. I have been rec. them & many have them now.
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From: brandywine Maryland
jegs said they did not make dynomax anymore and headman said they would not clear steering.What are you guys using and did you have any problems with the fit.I would like to order a set tonight. Thank you for your help.
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
They do clear the power steering however.
I run a set of Hedmans with the emissions tubes on my car for almost a decade now, the headers look just like they did the day I installed them.
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Due to the different lengths of headers, there are none (that I know of so far) that bolt/match up to your stock exhaust......you will need a custom piece 1-2 feet long to connect to your system. Should have no problems with a '75......small block headers are listed to fit '68 to '82 Corvettes.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Round Rock Texas
Mine is a 75 with Hooker Super Comps. Perfect fit, but you will have to have someone fit the rest of the exhaust for bigger pipes. I had a local Meineke guy make custom 3" pipes for mine.
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From: London England
Sorry for the slight thread hijack but a question for the guys running ceramic coated headers.
I notice warnings on any of Holley brand headers that it says ' do not break in an engine with new headers, it will damage the coating', any idea what they mean by this?
I notice warnings on any of Holley brand headers that it says ' do not break in an engine with new headers, it will damage the coating', any idea what they mean by this?
Racer
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From: Lexington KY
This is refering to a new or freshly rebuilt motor. The temps can get higher than the coating can handle.
