NJ 76 Project

Here we go again

76 L-48 here...and in need of some headers and side pipes. I am looking to fall in under $500 for the entire job. My problem is, others on the forum have recommended the JC Whitney side pipes which I would be fine going with. How do I determine which headers will fit up to these? I have asked around a few local exhaust shops, and nobody can tell me if they would be able to custom bend something without seeing the pieces first. I would love to find a "bolt on" job I could do myself. Any tips???? Please!!!!

73'Vette

Quite a few people, including myself, use these headers:

Dynomax Ceramic Coated Headers

Those JC Whitney sidepipes are universal, which means there is no option for direct bolt on. Any good exhaust shop should be able to fab a pipe to run from the pipes to the headers.

kermit1654

You could also go factory style for $360 for the pipes (ebay) and $300 for the covers (just about anywhere). total $660+ shipping = $160 over budget but looks and sounds great?

panchop

if your not in to big a hurry you should be able to find something. i got a set of black hookers with 2 sets of mufflers for less then $500 delivered of ebay. needed a lot of sanding but just a weekend project..


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NJ 76 Project

Nice find on the hookers!!!! I've been searching E-bay as well....

NJ 76 Project

How was the install? What about plugs, wires and the A/C bracket? Those would keep me in budget!!!

Pettee17

Just take your time and look around, i got my Chrome Sidemount headers and sidepipes for $500

ultimix

How do these compare to the Hooker - these are about 1/2 the price?

thanks

Mark

JohnS_77

I would look at the Hedman side pipe headers. Summit sells them for $125.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...N=120%20300691

I wish I used them when I put my side pipes on.

73'Vette

The install was pretty easy. Just make sure your battery is disconnected because it is a little tight getting around the starter. Other than that I had no problems installing them. For plugs, I have angle heads and the plugs go in just fine. For wires, I was already using 90 degree boots and they clear the headers fine also. A/C bracket....well I can't help there because at this time I have no A/C yet. SignGuy on the forum uses the same headers and also the same JC Whitney sidepipes. Maybe he'd have some more info for you about the A/C bracket.

I haven't seen the Hookers, but I am very pleased with the Dynomax headers. They are ceramic coated to help keep the heat down, which is a big plus. Quite a few people on the forum have recommended them, and that helped me to make my decision when purchasing headers. Good price, good fit, nice quality, works for me.