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Old Jul 1, 2024 | 12:49 PM
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I am converting my 1968 Corvette to an LS6. I want to go with side exhaust and keep my original Z-bar clutch set up. Who makes a side exhaust that will clear the Z-bar?
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I am converting my 1968 Corvette to an LS6. I want to go with side exhaust and keep my original Z-bar clutch set up. Who makes a side exhaust that will clear the Z-bar?

Big Block LS6 or Gen III LS6?

If the Gen III, Josh @ Custom Imagine has what you are looking for.

https://customimagecorvettes.com/pro...rushed-finish/


If the BB, Hooker or Doug's

https://www.jegs.com/i/Dougs-Headers...381-C/10002/-1
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Big Block LS6 or Gen III LS6?

If the Gen III, Josh @ Custom Imagine has what you are looking for.

https://customimagecorvettes.com/pro...rushed-finish/


If the BB, Hooker or Doug's

https://www.jegs.com/i/Dougs-Headers...381-C/10002/-1
Gen III LS6
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Gen III LS6

Call Josh, he has what you need.
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Billy Boat makes them, too.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...h-quality.html

I'm quite sure that their under-car LS headers will clear the Z-bar. Not sure about their LS side-exit headers, but I'll find out eventually.
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I just looked Josh’s pipes are super pricey!!! Wow!!! Is that my only option? At that price Id almost do better going with a hydraulic clutch and side pipes and eliminate the Z-bar
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I just looked Josh’s pipes are super pricey!!! Wow!!! Is that my only option? At that price Id almost do better going with a hydraulic clutch and side pipes and eliminate the Z-bar

Yeah it's certainly not cheap, not many options out there I'm afraid. As Bikespace mentioned BB makes them and a little cheaper. https://www.bbexhaust.com/shop/c3-ls...der-fcor-0579/

I went with the stock LS hydraulic setup.

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Where did you get the stock hydraulic set up from?
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Where did you get the stock hydraulic set up from?

Years ago when I purchased the pull out it was included w/ the T56. I think most guys have went with the F-Body setup.
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