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Old Jan 22, 2020 | 09:28 AM
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What's up fellows I'm helping my boss finish up his 74 vette the guy that started it put some long tube headers on it and there real low not much ground clearance im trying to find a set that are not as low what do y'all recommend
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What's up fellows I'm helping my boss finish up his 74 vette the guy that started it put some long tube headers on it and there real low not much ground clearance im trying to find a set that are not as low what do y'all recommend
Welcome to the forum. A lot of guys are having success running Hooker Comps or Super Comps. Here's a good thread about headers. Pay particular attention to Post #10 as there are some fitment issues when running aftermarket steering systems.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rs-for-c3.html

There are tons of other threads about headers. Do a search and you'll come across plenty of reading material.

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I bought the Corvette factor assembly manual it's a little hard to follow is there some other book that's s easier to follow
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I'm waiting for Corvette repair for dummies myself. Chilton's used to have some good manuals and there was another brand too but I can't remember the name. The factory manual shows good breakdowns and not much else
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I'm waiting for Corvette repair for dummies myself. Chilton's used to have some good manuals and there was another brand too but I can't remember the name. The factory manual shows good breakdowns and not much else
basically aim to refernce and i treat this forum as a modern service manual. The service manual also helps
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Im installing the rear deck it's a convertible ive got the latches on the lid and the catches on the car but im unsure if it's correct the latch doesn't engage the catch there's bolt holes for the catch already in car so I think everything is mounted right but it sends the catch is to low anybody have any pics of the way it's supposed to be
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Re the headers, are you sure the front springs haven't sagged and thats why theres not enough ground clearance?
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I bought the flow tech headers they worked great plenty of clearance now
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Still needing help with the latch on the deck lid any pics that will help
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I bought some chrome rocker moldings and they don't fit the curve if the car there for a 74 anybody else have this problem
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