L98 header help
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There are no long-tube headers with a CARB number, none.
You can use shorties, but no brand comes to mind.
You can use shorties, but no brand comes to mind.
Pro
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From: clovis ca usa calif
There are no legal long tube headers available in California. From what I hear,shorties are a waist of money. Some people get away with Hooker long tubes in California inspite of the smog rules. 
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Racer
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From: Clovis CA
any brands for the shorty headers?? i dont really need the long tube headers. the pass side manifold has been repaired at the flange so id really rather put some eo#ed headers on it than replace the one manifold with another stocker. the damaged manifold is causing y-pipe/cross brace interference......which in turn causes a really annoying banging/vibration at certain low rpm crusing speeds.....which is just total 
!!!! someone help...pleeeeeeze
!!!! someone help...pleeeeeeze
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
None.
Even though 84s & 85s have no precats that would need to be relocated.
Even though there are smog legal LT's for TPI camaros.
Even though a car with LTs will run cleaner and more efficiently than one with a manifold or shorties.
Even though 84s & 85s have no precats that would need to be relocated.
Even though there are smog legal LT's for TPI camaros.
Even though a car with LTs will run cleaner and more efficiently than one with a manifold or shorties.
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From: SE NY
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I have found no 50-state smog legal headers for your year Vette in either Summit or Jegs.
You best bet will be to have a good exhaust shop move the current pipes to eliminate rattles.
You best bet will be to have a good exhaust shop move the current pipes to eliminate rattles.
Racer
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From: SAN DIEGO CA
jba headers
If I'm not mistaken JBA headers in San diego carry or used to carry smog legal headers. I think there called Shorties. Call them and see if they have them or where you can get them used. Just my 2 cents from what I remember in searching for headers. I have the long tube headers from TPIS. So far no trouble getting passed the visual. Knock on wood.
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From: altered state
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Yup, JBA, and possibly edelbrock make smog legal shorties for the L98.
Edelbrock has the shorts w/rails, pretty sure they have an EO#
Burning Brakes
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From: Redding Ca
Bad news, guys. I have an '88 too and have looked high and low. JBA is the only company that has a shorty with an EO#, but get this, they don't make them! I was so flabbergasted, I called JBA and gave them the part number. They don't make them! They went to all the trouble to get and EO# and then decided not to make them! 
Cripes, close but no cigar! I also emailed Hooker and the response was "sorry Charlie". 
Same story on long tubes, they eliminate the pre cats.
Cripes, close but no cigar! I also emailed Hooker and the response was "sorry Charlie". Same story on long tubes, they eliminate the pre cats.
Drifting
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From: crystalriver Florida
I don't know if I could help any, but I have an 85 with headers--and they have the smog runners welded on them, I don't care too much for them--I would like to get some polished headers. I'm not sure what to look for, long tube or short? I don't know too much about engines/exaust. I would consider selling mine if I could find a set I could use....thanks
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
With all the part numbers they put out at one time for an EO number, I can't believe they didn't include the 84/85 vette.
The 82 vette has smog legal long tubes, and the same motor as an 84.
The 82 vette has smog legal long tubes, and the same motor as an 84.
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From: Pismo Beach California
TPIS has them (or so they claim).
P/N: 200-003 (Painted): with emissions: $600
P/N: 200-004 (Coated): with emissions: $750
Chillcat: if you find ones that work, sell me yours!
-ToDD
P/N: 200-003 (Painted): with emissions: $600
P/N: 200-004 (Coated): with emissions: $750
Chillcat: if you find ones that work, sell me yours!
-ToDD
Last edited by GT4DD; Jan 28, 2005 at 06:41 PM.