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Jan 31, 2023 | 11:39 AM

BUMBLEBEEz51

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Question for AMERICAN RACING HEADERS

I’m looking to install American racing headers on my Z 51 can I run them with the factory cats and exhaust?

Jan 31, 2023 | 12:12 PM

c5racr1

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yes

Jan 31, 2023 | 12:22 PM

Kracka

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All headers for the C8 are designed as a modular bolt-in design so you can mix/match brands & parts as you desire.

Feb 2, 2023 | 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BUMBLEBEEz51

I’m looking to install American racing headers on my Z 51 can I run them with the factory cats and exhaust?

You most certainly can, and we highly recommend keeping the factory cats in place. They work extremely well. Thanks for considering ARH!

Mar 5, 2023 | 05:59 PM

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You most certainly can, and we highly recommend keeping the factory cats in place. They work extremely well. Thanks for considering ARH!

Any heating issues in the engine bay with the ARHs? Is ceramic coating an option? My concern is heat over long trips and/or racing ie occasional trips to the drag strip.

Mar 5, 2023 | 06:53 PM

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Any heating issues in the engine bay with the ARHs? Is ceramic coating an option? My concern is heat over long trips and/or racing ie occasional trips to the drag strip.

I'm coming up on 3 years installed and zero heat issues. A round trip from Philly to Boston/ Cape Cod last year and around 100 passes at the drag strip too. My headers are not coated.

They are the best header on the market, they happen to be in the fastest NA C8 on the planet.

Mar 5, 2023 | 08:24 PM

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Thanks for the speedy response! Have they maintained the original stainless color?..can they be polished to keep the engine bay looking nice?

Mar 9, 2023 | 02:22 PM

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Thanks for the speedy response! Have they maintained the original stainless color?..can they be polished to keep the engine bay looking nice?

You can polish them if you like. 304 stainless polished up quite nicely. Quite honestly I’m a big fan or the gold tint the transform into after they’ve heat cycled. It gives them an exotic appearance.

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Mar 23, 2023 | 02:08 PM

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Do you have to drop the engine down to install? Can they be installed with the engine in place?

Mar 23, 2023 | 02:49 PM

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01Defense

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Are these available yet for the Coupe with Z51 pkg?

Mar 23, 2023 | 03:50 PM

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easy install, motor in the car.

Mar 23, 2023 | 03:51 PM

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c5racr1

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headers

been available for 3 years

Mar 23, 2023 | 07:47 PM

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been available for 3 years

No one seems to have them in stock.

Mar 23, 2023 | 07:48 PM

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c5racr1

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u called ARH?

Mar 23, 2023 | 07:50 PM

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u called ARH?

yep

Mar 24, 2023 | 10:28 AM

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Do you have to drop the engine down to install? Can they be installed with the engine in place?

Install from the top with wheels on the ground, no reason to even lift or jack up the car. It's a DIY garage job for any home mechanic or advanced hobbyist.

Mar 24, 2023 | 12:55 PM

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We have the 2x3 in stock.

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Mar 29, 2023 | 05:50 PM

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What's the correct part no. for the ARHS 1 7/8 X 3" for the 2023 Coupe with Z51 pkg?

Last edited by 01Defense; Mar 29, 2023 at 08:32 PM.

Mar 30, 2023 | 01:50 PM

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ARH 150378

-Josh

Mar 31, 2023 | 08:27 AM

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For those who installed these on their coupes with Z51, any tips, videos and/or other helpful installation information is greatly appreciated! I will be installing these soon so trying to plan my attack...

Thanks!!!

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