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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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If I take my heat riser off is there a replacement spacer that is made so I can simply remove it?
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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You mean something like these?

http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1957-1974.html

http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1962-1974.html

http://www.zip-corvette.com part# M173 - $31.50
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Its available in both 2 and 2 1/2 inch...should not be hard to find...local muffler shops or internet here
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yeaa wonders if I can use it on a 79 model?
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Yeah, it's probably just a matter of not be originally INTENDED for later C3s.

Why not just remove the flapper thingy, cleanup and tap the cross holes and plug them with bolts?
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Originally Posted by KapsSA
Yeah, it's probably just a matter of not be originally INTENDED for later C3s.

Why not just remove the flapper thingy, cleanup and tap the cross holes and plug them with bolts?



Try it first. Nothing to lose since you are removing it anyhow.


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That's what I did. An hour of work, and more money in your pocket.
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Yes Sir; I bought the spacer, with the 3 holes for the bolts. Looks like it belongs there, Sold the original. Have a great day. Gene
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