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Topic: Headers and side pipes - which ones?!?

in Forum: C3 Fuel, Emission Control, and Exhaust Systems


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Headers and side pipes - which ones?!?

Posted: 1/24/04 11:01pm Message 1 of 8
Davii
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 77 Vette L82, black.
Ok, I want to put headers and side pipes on the 77 L82. I see most everyone on here that has side pipes uses the Hooker Super Comp headers and the pipes from hooker. Pretty Pricey! Just wondering if I were to put a cheaper set of Long tube headers on if there is a set of side pipes that will hook up to them, or a way to hook up side pipes to headers other than the Hooker Super Comps! Thanks for the help!

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Headers and side pipes - which ones?!?

Posted: 1/25/04 11:25am Message 2 of 8
fun71
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Vette(s): '71 454 Coupe, Auto, Ontario Orange/Black
For those of us who really don't understand exactly how headers improve performance could someone layout the basics of the issue? Not just long vs. short, but exhaust headers in general. I hate to sound like a complete ingnoramus on this issue . . . but I am!

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Headers and side pipes - which ones?!?

Posted: 1/25/04 9:58pm Message 3 of 8
Davii
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Come one guys, anyone using any side pipes w/ headers other than Hooker super comps?


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Headers and side pipes - which ones?!?

Posted: 2/11/04 11:42pm Message 4 of 8
rockinron001
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Vette(s): 1977 stingray,65k miles,hugger orange and side pipes and sounds very nice
headers help your motors preformance alot ,there is other pipe makers out there that make aless pricey set of headers and sidepipe setups ,look on summits site and others , i got my first set of hookers for a 1000 now there only 600.00 thats not to bad for that setup !! |thumb|


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Headers and side pipes - which ones?!?

Posted: 2/12/04 7:08am Message 5 of 8
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I'm using Stahl sidepipe headers with home made SS sidepipes.



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Headers and side pipes - which ones?!?

Posted: 2/12/04 11:00am Message 6 of 8
sstanford
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 T-top, Auto, Bright Blue, smoke gray interior
Summit Racing also carries Patriot Exhaust. Patriot has chrome side pipes. They are a universal kit and list for $189. I have also seen them on e-bay for sale. This would be the econo route. Not my choice, but it is an option. There are several good brands of headers on the market. Shop around until you find one that fits your budget. I, like many, run the Hooker headers. They are a good quality header. |thumb|


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Headers and side pipes - which ones?!?

Posted: 2/12/04 7:57pm Message 7 of 8
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Headers and side pipes - which ones?!?

Posted: 2/24/04 7:17am Message 8 of 8
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