Headers
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Racer
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Headers
I am needing some information on a set of ceramic headers for under $500 that will fit on my 1979 L82 semi stock engine. I have true dual exhaust with no emissions equipment. I am looking for medium or long tube that will bolt on and I only need to tie into my existing 2” exhaust system. Thanks
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I am needing some information on a set of ceramic headers for under $500 that will fit on my 1979 L82 semi stock engine. I have true dual exhaust with no emissions equipment. I am looking for medium or long tube that will bolt on and I only need to tie into my existing 2” exhaust system. Thanks
Racer
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I am needing some information on a set of ceramic headers for under $500 that will fit on my 1979 L82 semi stock engine. I have true dual exhaust with no emissions equipment. I am looking for medium or long tube that will bolt on and I only need to tie into my existing 2” exhaust system. Thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: SUFFIELD CT USA 2023 C8 CORVETTE UN-MODIFIED FINALIST
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I used Flow Tech from Summit. Ceramic coated, look and fit great. Highly recommended to me from the local Vette Guru and he was right!
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There are many choices of headers for small blocks.
Some things to consider over cost is primary tube diameter.
The design needs to match your build.
Primary tube wall thickness and flange thickness if you want them to last.
Ceramic coated for heat reduction and protection from the elements.
Collector diameter and whether or not you want standard or ball and socket type flanges.
Last but not the least is ground clearance.
Buy good quality and they will last years.
Some things to consider over cost is primary tube diameter.
The design needs to match your build.
Primary tube wall thickness and flange thickness if you want them to last.
Ceramic coated for heat reduction and protection from the elements.
Collector diameter and whether or not you want standard or ball and socket type flanges.
Last but not the least is ground clearance.
Buy good quality and they will last years.
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Melting Slicks
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I forgot to mention FlowTech also have great ground clearance. You can spend double but I dont't think you'll get a better header, they're just not a big name. Under $500.
Last edited by BPHORSEGUY; Aug 7, 2020 at 07:47 PM.