1962 corvette headers

[Karl S.]

Anyone have any information for a header application,i put a sbc 383 stroker motor with edelbrock victor jr ANGLE plug heads are there any bolt on headers or do I have to have them made.Thanks for any info you have.

[Loren L.]

Re: 1962 corvette headers

Why not start with Edelbrock?

[Gene M.]

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Hotrodders.com deals with modified cars on a regular basis and should have multiple suggestions

[Bob W.]

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Karl, Take a look at Summit Racing or Jegs both sell headers.

[Tom B.]

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I see your dilema. I just looked through a few of the big name header manufacturer web sites and don't see anything for C1 Corvettes. Also I don't see any refference to straight or angled plug for the ones listed for other Chevys. I have seen where some recommend the same header for C1s as used on the '55-'57 Chevys. I have never tried this. The Doug Thorley Tri Y headers would give extra clearance though. I used to run Tri Y back when and they made a lot of low and mid range power where your 383 will live most of it's life. I think your best bet is to contact the header manufacturers directly for thir recommendation and availability. Then shop price at the parts houses like Summit and Jegs. I have found some parts to actually cheaper from the manufacturer than a distributor. It's rare but worth checking.

Tom

[Karl S.]

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Thanks for all the information the hardest part is waiting on hold so long I hang up and call again later.

[Bill M.]

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Karl good luck! I got crucified by the commenters when I asked about putting headers on my 2015. It was very rare 1 of about 17,000 built. Seems we have come to our senses.

[Terry D.]

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Karl
Hedman Headers and Hooker Headers still make headers for C1's. Not sure about the angle head application. I have Hedmans on my 62 with a 383 in it. Also have a Tremec 5-speed behind it. Makes for both street and cruising!
Terry

[David H.]

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Karl

Welcome to Tech Board.

A few years back Super Chevy had a “Corvette Headers” issue (link below) that a least has a number of vendors. Especially note comments on fit. Helped with a 1972 body drop (big block) a couple of weeks back where owner insisted on side-exhaust headers running into a 5” collector. Looked nice, but fit to steering box / access to spark plugs / body clearance /etc was problematic. These headers could only be installed with body off. I know you’re not talking about side exhaust - point is give consideration to vendor comments for ease of fit, clearance, access to spark plugs, etc.

Dave

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/vemp-1008-corvette-headers-guide/

[Karl S.]

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early as they go 1968

[Karl S.]

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another forum said the hookers would work with short plugs,the motor came with hooker pro comp headers for a 69 Camaro ill see if I cant customize them

[Richard G.]

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For years I had a set of Tri Y headers on my 57 Corvette with angle plug heads. Tubes were close to the spark plug boots but they worked. Don't be afraid of denting the headers. I used the round end of a pall-peen hammer and hit it with another. That way I didn't miss. There is a great header basing YouTube video by Engine Masters. They beat the heck out of the header with very little loss of HP. A fun watch if nothing else.

[Roger W.]

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Corvette Central Has a complete exhaust system for C1's with headers. I don't know if the headers are sold separately. I have set of Jardine 4 tube headers on my 59. They hang below the frame, so a little ground clearance is lost.

[Terry D.]

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Kari
Summit Racing has Hooker and their own brand for 62 Corvettes, it appears Hedman is no longer making C1 headers
Terry