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Old Jul 29, 2025 | 02:34 PM
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I'm looking at a Blueprint 383 for my '77 and also wanted side exhaust, likely set of Doug's from Corvette Central. But at Blueprint says exhaust ports are 1/2" higher than stock heads. Anyone have experience knowing if the headers will still fit?
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Yes, although the rocker panel may need additional trimming.



Doug’s headers and side pipes with Flotek heads, which also have raised exhaust ports.
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Originally Posted by Piersonpie
Yes, although the rocker panel may need additional trimming.
Doug’s headers and side pipes with Flotek heads, which also have raised exhaust ports.
That's a nice tight fit and looks great. Well done!
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Doug’s with VettePack inserts, GM crate motor with raised port heads. Fit fine, I was surprised cause Summit said they wouldn’t work with angle plugs and raised ports, but they do.
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Are those chrome, stainless or ceramic?
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Are those chrome, stainless or ceramic?
Mine are stainless.
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Mine are stainless.
As are mine
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That was where I was leaning, wanted confirmation worth the extra cost
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I’d say they are. Not only are they corrosion resistant, you can also polish them to new again if they get scratched.
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