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69Lobster Exhaust headers for 69 350/350
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Hello,

Can anyone help me choose good headers or complete system for my 69 350/350?

The headers I have now and the secondary pipes, are in bad condition.

As you can see, the headers are going down slanted to the back.

I imagine, that a complete kit with mufflers and everything will probably be the best buy.

My mufflers are just two years old and I have not used the car much since I have replaced them, but probably to buy just new headers and the intermediate pipes will cost almost like a complete new system. What do you think?

Can you also tell me how the rear pipes before the mufflers should be held up close to the car body?

I am planning to remove the air pump antipollution system, that was probably added when the vehicle was registered in California. Do you think, that this is a good idea?


Thank you very much for the help

Stefano

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bogus Re: Exhaust headers for 69 350/350
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Welcome!

A few questions:

How stock is this car?

Do you intend on keeping it stock?

The reason I ask has a lot to do with what I am going to suggest.

Apparently, you still have the AIR installed. If it was my car, I would remove accordingly. Don't trash it, just box up the bits and save for someone who wants to do an all out restoration.

Are you in the USA? You're email implies Switzerland.

On person I can hook you up with is McJack's Corvette's in Santa Ana, CA. Jack specializes in headers for C3 Corvettes. Makes them in house. I know, I have watched.

http://www.mcjackscorvettes.com/

http://www.vetteheaders.com/servlet/C ... egory=C3+Corvette+Headers

There are other brands, but I am not so sure about fitment in a C3. I know Hooker and Edelbrock make some, too. I don't know about full-on header to muffler kits. If anything, check www.summitracing.com or www.ecklers.com for some ideas.

I am sure the C3 experts will chime in, too.
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Matatk Re: Exhaust headers for 69 350/350
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Welcome to the site!

From looking at the pictures, I don't see a problem? Why is it that you want to replace them? Because of a little corrosion? In that case, you might want to consider stainless steel headers. What is your price range?

As far as the rear exhaust, I don't remember what type of hanger holds it up on my dad's 79. I'll have to do some digging around.

Matthew
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69Lobster Re: Exhaust headers for 69 350/350
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Thank you very much for the fast reply.
I have purchased the car back in 1990 when I was leaving in Hermosa Beach, close to where you are.
I brought it to Switzerland and had it partially restored and then kept it in storage.
The car is not stock, wide fenders and wheels and no louvers on the sides. Engine and transmission could be original.
It is very basic. No ac, no power windows, just power steering. Did they all have it? There is a company here, that produces an electric power steering. They say, that it is better, lighter, gets harder yo turn when you drive fast like on modern cars.
I will post some pictures of the car.
I will try to call that McJack. I have found headers at summit and Corvette Central. The difference from my headers is, that the they go down straight and make a sharp bend under the car. My headers go down in an angle. I think, that mine are probably better for performance.
Mine are just a little worn and since thea are very light, the flanges on the bottom where they mate with the intermediate pipes, are slightly bent.
In addition they have the air pump manifold tubes welded on them.
I was also thinking to remove and save the air system.
Is it still mandatory to have it in California?
Do most people remove it to gain performance?

I have many questions, that come up in my mind. Is it possible, that the engine (sbc) does not have hydraulic lifters?

Bye
Stefano
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69Lobster Re: Exhaust headers for 69 350/350
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Hi Matthew,

My headers are a little worn and i am planning to remove the air pump and pollution system.

I will keep it like that until the winter and then I might change them.

I saw some ceramic coated headers on Corvette Central's website. Thw entire system headers to mufflers costs around $650.

Has anyone tried that system?

I would like to know how the rear pipes on your dad's car are attached to the body.

Thanks from the help.
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Calm Re: Exhaust headers for 69 350/350
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Welcome here Stefano,

I found this link that you may find helpful in identifying some details about your vette.

http://www.69corvette.com/69specs.html

Says there that your sbc only came with hydraulic lifters.
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