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I'm curious to see who all is running the style of headers that collects before exiting the side of the car. Just wondering because I really like that style over the Hooker/Doug's style that collects on the outside. Pics if you got'em (Search yields threads with broken links)? Also did you have them on a streetcar, and did you have any ride height clearance issues?
Last edited by C3DeedlyDee; 07-14-2017 at 11:54 PM.
I have Stahl headers by ACP. 1-3/4" primaries, 3" outlet, no ground clearance issues except maybe over large speed bumps which I don't often encounter.
Here are a few pics with the longer mufflers installed before they were painted.
I ran Stahl's years ago. No issues at all, but I went back to factory sidepipes. If you decide on Stahl's, contact Kerry at ACP Composites. I do not know if they fit cars with air conditioning or not. The Stahl's make more power than the Hooker and Kustom style side exits, so I was told by Jere Stahl. Also somebody by the name of drl88 used to sell side exits that look like what the Sunray/ DX cars used. The last set of drl88's headers I saw were priced at $4800 including tailpipes. No, not a misprint, $4800. I think Kevin MacKay at Corvette restorers sells them, or at least a period correct version. Here is a picture of them
I have Stahl headers by ACP. 1-3/4" primaries, 3" outlet, no ground clearance issues except maybe over large speed bumps which I don't often encounter.
Here are a few pics with the longer mufflers installed before they were painted.
I owned a 68 L-88 roadster years ago and it had the Stahl headers on it they were expensive even back in the 70's. I Knew Jere through friends the guy was a genius in the way he designed these pipes. I agree if you have the coin they are the ones to have.
Whelp, y'all convinced me, and now I got a set on the way from one of the members here. 1 3/4" primaries with 3.5" outlet!
Originally Posted by 69autoXr
I have Stahl headers by ACP. 1-3/4" primaries, 3" outlet, no ground clearance issues except maybe over large speed bumps which I don't often encounter.
Here are a few pics with the longer mufflers installed before they were painted.
This is definitely the look I'm hoping to do with my C3. Awesome!
Had a set of Stahls on my 74. 1 3/4 pipes with 3 1/2 collectors. Pipes were the biggest you could run before requiring the adapter plates. Had issues with the primary pipes cracking. Since I raced (drag and autocross) it, there may have been 'harmonics' issues. But they made more power than Hooker or Hedmans did.
*** Well, don't know what happened to pics. :-( If you want to see them, pm me. Sorry.
walt z.
07-14-2017, 11:52 PM
Stahl Or Equivalent Headers For Sidepipes?
