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Old May 13, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a set of QUALITY small block headers that have a VERY GOOD FIT into my early C3.
I have been scrolling through countless numbers of header forums and there are so many different opinions.
Chinese made, American made, steel, stainless, coated, short, long, cheap, expensive...

Originally I was thinking some short headers to improve fit and ground clearance. Now I'm quite open to a longer tube header as long as there is no steering box and ground clearance issues.

So far... I'm leaning towards the ARH Stainless headers -
http://www.americanracingheaders.com/C3_Corvette.html

Has anyone had first hand experience with these headers ?
Any pictures of spark plug, steering box & ground clearance ?
Are you happy with them ?
I like their idea of supplying connection pipes that extend through the circular openings of the transmission cross member.

I'm currently building a very mild 400 cube small block. SHP block with Dart 200cc Pro-1 heads (angle plug), Hyd roller cam and low rise EPS inlet.
My aim is a low-mid RPM torque monster.

I am also fitting a Borgeson Steering box.

Looking forward to any reply and/or suggestions.
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