Dented Header Help
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 384
Likes: 9
Dented Header Help
Just picked up a set of used long tubes and xpipe from a burned out 2008 corvette. Guy thought they were factory headers, but obviously not. Couldn't pass the up as they literally were dirt cheap.
Anyway, one primary is dented pretty bad, you can see from the picture, would you have it repaired? If so, who does this kind of work? I called a local muffler shop and he said they'd never done that before...
Also, what else would I need to make this set whole? The rear O2's were cut, but the front O2 sensors are there, it does have all the clamps, but nothing else...
Anyway, one primary is dented pretty bad, you can see from the picture, would you have it repaired? If so, who does this kind of work? I called a local muffler shop and he said they'd never done that before...
Also, what else would I need to make this set whole? The rear O2's were cut, but the front O2 sensors are there, it does have all the clamps, but nothing else...
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 16,897
Likes: 412
From: Lewisville TX
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Can't see all of it, but it sure looks like one of our 1 3/4 headers.
I would probably pull it out. You can do a few things to fix it. You can cut that section out and weld in a new piece. TIG weld would be preferred. Make sure they know how to weld stainless, more specifically 304.
The minor scrapes on the bottom I would not worry about it.
Should have extensions with it as well. Let me know if you need anything or help with them. You can find install instructions on our home page, at the Instructions tab at the top.
I would probably pull it out. You can do a few things to fix it. You can cut that section out and weld in a new piece. TIG weld would be preferred. Make sure they know how to weld stainless, more specifically 304.
The minor scrapes on the bottom I would not worry about it.
Should have extensions with it as well. Let me know if you need anything or help with them. You can find install instructions on our home page, at the Instructions tab at the top.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 384
Likes: 9
Can't see all of it, but it sure looks like one of our 1 3/4 headers.
I would probably pull it out. You can do a few things to fix it. You can cut that section out and weld in a new piece. TIG weld would be preferred. Make sure they know how to weld stainless, more specifically 304.
The minor scrapes on the bottom I would not worry about it.
Should have extensions with it as well. Let me know if you need anything or help with them. You can find install instructions on our home page, at the Instructions tab at the top.
I would probably pull it out. You can do a few things to fix it. You can cut that section out and weld in a new piece. TIG weld would be preferred. Make sure they know how to weld stainless, more specifically 304.
The minor scrapes on the bottom I would not worry about it.
Should have extensions with it as well. Let me know if you need anything or help with them. You can find install instructions on our home page, at the Instructions tab at the top.
Do you have a recommended person to "pull" the dent out or cut/reweld? I don't want to take it to a random muffler shop that's never done it before....
I don't need rear O2 sensors right? Can't you tune the rear O2's out using HP tuners?
Does your shop have O2 extensions? I may just come by and have you guys do the install as I'm local.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 32,910
Likes: 2,402
From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Most body shops have a stud welder that they can use to spot weld on studs used with a dent puller and then heat the area and pop that dent to near flush. I wouldnt worry much about a little deformation once the dent is out. It will NOT matter.
Good luck
Good luck
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,034
Likes: 0
From: Beaverton OR
I had my local fabricator cut the piece out, reshape it and then weld it back in. No problemo!
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers
Joe Kucinski
The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained
Joe Kucinski
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 384
Likes: 9
Honestly, I think it wouldn't lose any measurable performance either, however it's almost jus the mental aspect of it....
Problem is, I have no idea where to take it to... people are saying body shops, but I don't have a regular mechanic or body shop, etc. that I know or trust, so I don't know who to turn to for the metal work it needs.
I was hoping LG had a recommendation, but I haven't heard back from them yet, probably will just call Monday as Anthony says it's most likely their header system so I may just use them for the install.
Problem is, I have no idea where to take it to... people are saying body shops, but I don't have a regular mechanic or body shop, etc. that I know or trust, so I don't know who to turn to for the metal work it needs.
I was hoping LG had a recommendation, but I haven't heard back from them yet, probably will just call Monday as Anthony says it's most likely their header system so I may just use them for the install.
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 16,897
Likes: 412
From: Lewisville TX
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Honestly, I think it wouldn't lose any measurable performance either, however it's almost jus the mental aspect of it....
Problem is, I have no idea where to take it to... people are saying body shops, but I don't have a regular mechanic or body shop, etc. that I know or trust, so I don't know who to turn to for the metal work it needs.
I was hoping LG had a recommendation, but I haven't heard back from them yet, probably will just call Monday as Anthony says it's most likely their header system so I may just use them for the install.
Problem is, I have no idea where to take it to... people are saying body shops, but I don't have a regular mechanic or body shop, etc. that I know or trust, so I don't know who to turn to for the metal work it needs.
I was hoping LG had a recommendation, but I haven't heard back from them yet, probably will just call Monday as Anthony says it's most likely their header system so I may just use them for the install.
We'll get it sorted out, and get you taken care of right away!
