rudyc
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« on: March 11, 2010, 07:26:47 PM » |
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So i was lookin around for new manifolds for my 79 and came across these modified manifolds. My stock passenger side manifold has a leak so i want to upgrade. I was looking into headers but they seem kinda pricey for parts and installation so I'm going to stick to stock or similar. I figured these modified ones would be easier than headers. Any opinions or suggestions are welcome http://www.castheads.com/corvette_systems.php |
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vetteonr
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« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2010, 06:58:25 AM » |
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Those look like a good alternative to headers. If you could get them ceramic coated, that would be ideal.  |
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Grumpy
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« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2010, 12:52:44 PM » |
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Thats good. They look like they are not too restrictive? Plus he also sells the correct hookups it looks like. |
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« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2010, 12:52:44 PM » |
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Eddie 70
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« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2010, 06:45:11 PM » |
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Look at those with the 2.5" ports!! Those would be really nice with a nice flowing exhaust system. Those should help wake up your 79. |
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Easy Mike
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« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2010, 10:10:46 AM » |
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My .02: put the stock units back on it. He wants $225 a pop for only a 6 hp gain. Stock units are about $100 cheaper per side.  |
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vetteonr
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« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2010, 08:28:50 AM » |
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Geez, for that kind of money you could get a nice set of ceramic shorty headers. |
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Grumpy
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« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2010, 11:23:54 PM » |
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Word to the wise, stay away from shorty headers. they dont fit worth a crap. I sent mine back to summit in exchange for full length headers. |
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vetteonr
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« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2010, 05:50:28 AM » |
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It might just depend on who you get them from. My shorties fit just fine. Although, you'd think if you got them from Summit they would fit properly. |
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Eddie 70
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« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2010, 01:03:28 PM » |
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I ran shorties on my stock small block for years and they worked good. The only thing I would recommend on any header is to get some kind of locking fastener so the bolts will not back out and give you a leak. I have always used Stage 8 locking fasteners and have been well pleased. |
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