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  • Jean C.
    Expired
    • June 30, 2003
    • 688

    Supposed L88 prototype headers

    I have been contacted via Email by a person unknown to me with the following query:

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    I have a pair of big block headers that are supposed to be L-88 prototype headers. They were on a 1966 BB tanker that according to my dad was an L-88 prototype car. I can't find much info on them and want to find out the real story. They look similar to the attached pic but are black. I do not have the 4" side tubes as they were unfortunately damaged. Any info you can provide would be appreciated - or if you have a contact that would know about them. If you need any more pics I can take some and sent them to you. I may have the VIN from the car as well if that would be any help.
    unquote

    I have queried the sender about the build of the headers (type of bends, tube diameter, markings, etc) plus some other pertinent questions and await a reply.

    Has anyone seen headers with this config? GM? Aftermarket? Any known connection to the L88?

    Best regards,
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  • Loren L.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • April 30, 1976
    • 4104

    #2
    Re: Supposed L88 prototype headers

    Have him contact Don D. in SoCal thru Jim Gessner - I believe he has a set of the real thing.....

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    • Clem Z.
      Expired
      • December 31, 2005
      • 9427

      #3
      Re: Supposed L88 prototype headers

      are the header tubes one piece up by the engine or are they made up of a series of bends welded together ? most all proto types would be welded up from sections of tubing.

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      • Peter G.
        Very Frequent User
        • September 30, 1992
        • 135

        #4
        Re: Supposed L88 prototype headers

        Originally posted by Charlie Cadenhead (40193)
        I have been contacted via Email by a person unknown to me with the following query:

        quote
        I have a pair of big block headers that are supposed to be L-88 prototype headers. They were on a 1966 BB tanker that according to my dad was an L-88 prototype car. I can't find much info on them and want to find out the real story. They look similar to the attached pic but are black. I do not have the 4" side tubes as they were unfortunately damaged. Any info you can provide would be appreciated - or if you have a contact that would know about them. If you need any more pics I can take some and sent them to you. I may have the VIN from the car as well if that would be any help.
        unquote

        I have queried the sender about the build of the headers (type of bends, tube diameter, markings, etc) plus some other pertinent questions and await a reply.

        Has anyone seen headers with this config? GM? Aftermarket? Any known connection to the L88?

        Best regards,
        I have some photos of a set of Kustom Headers/Sidepipes that were built for the 1967/1968 L-88 Corvette. They are very similar to the posted photo.

        As far as the prototype 1966 L-88 Corvette is concerned, can you tell me what color it was and if it had any other unique components that would set it apart from the other 1966 models? I don't want to give away too much information at this time......

        A different manufacturer made the headers on Penske's 1966 L-88 and Grand Sport 001. Those were not made by Kustom.

        Dr. Pete
        www.CorvetteRacingLegends.com
        Dr. Pete
        www.CorvetteLegends.com

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        • Peter G.
          Very Frequent User
          • September 30, 1992
          • 135

          #5
          Re: Supposed L88 prototype headers

          Any additional news about these prototype headers or the Corvette they were on?
          Dr. Pete
          www.CorvetteLegends.com

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          • Jean C.
            Expired
            • June 30, 2003
            • 688

            #6
            Re: Supposed L88 prototype headers

            I have no info other than what was originally posted.
            Best regards,

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