C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

2149 Hooker headers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 05:50 AM
  #1  
conv90's Avatar
conv90
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Supporting Lifetime
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,238
Likes: 4
From: Milan
Default 2149 Hooker headers

When i bought the Hookers headers i chosed the 2149 with the exhaust gas ricirculation passages. These are very near to the spark plugs wires and in addition these passages are closed by me because i removed the air pump and the EGR.
Now I want to eliminate removing all.
How to cut it and plumb it definitively?
Thanks
-Beppe-
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 09:12 AM
  #2  
Aardwolf's Avatar
Aardwolf
Race Director
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 13,939
Likes: 705
From: WI
Default

On the header? You could cut the tubes, tap them, and screw a plug in. Or cut them and have them welded closed but that'd be bad on the coating if they are coated. You could also sell them and buy the 2151.
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 10:37 AM
  #3  
Muffin's Avatar
Muffin
Race Director
Supporting Lifetime Gold
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 14,924
Likes: 9
From: Merritt Ils Fl
Default

I went through the same thing. I ended up cutting mine at abour 1/8th inch, had the holes welded shut then cleaned up the inner mess with a die grinder. Worked very well.
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 11:00 AM
  #4  
conv90's Avatar
conv90
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Supporting Lifetime
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,238
Likes: 4
From: Milan
Default

Originally Posted by Muffin
I went through the same thing. I ended up cutting mine at abour 1/8th inch, had the holes welded shut then cleaned up the inner mess with a die grinder. Worked very well.
I made the same (...cutting mine at abour 1/2th inch...).
The problem is that when I put the 1/2" pipe in to the big vise, with the weight of the header, I bent the little pipe at the base...allowing a "crack"...
Could I put a on it a weld compound??
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To 2149 Hooker headers





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:59 PM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE