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Hooker 2451-3HKR Competition Long Tube Header, Black Ceramic Coated

Hooker Headers |

#42524513HKR

Hooker 2451-3HKR Competition Long Tube Header, Black Ceramic Coated

Header Tube Type:

Long Tube

Exhaust Port Shape:

Oval

Flange Style:

Standard

$849.95

/each

$922.95

-8%

Hooker 2451-2HKR Competition Long Tube Header, Stainless

Hooker Headers |

#42524512HKR

Hooker 2451-2HKR Competition Long Tube Header, Stainless

Header Tube Type:

Long Tube

Exhaust Port Shape:

Oval

Flange Style:

Standard

$949.95

/set

$1,037.95

Small Block Chevy Clipster Headers, Black Finish

Speedway Motors |

#9300108

Small Block Chevy Clipster Headers, Black Finish

(19)

Header Tube Type:

Mid-Length

Exhaust Port Shape:

Round

Flange Style:

Standard

$249.99

/set

Moroso |

#54573684

Moroso 73684 Ignition Wire Set, Ultra 40, Unsleeved, SBC, HEI

$124.99

/set

-9%

Doug's Headers |

#447D304

Doug's Headers D304 4-Tube Shorty Header, 1-5/8 Inch, 1964-94 GM

Header Tube Type:

Shorty

Exhaust Port Shape:

Oval

Flange Style:

Standard

$976.78

/set

$1,074.46

65 Nova Engine Suggestions

In this Tech Tip, John gets to answer a favorite question of ours, what engine should I get?

70 and 71 Chevy Novas

Jarry and Ryan Givens are father and son, and this pair of Novas proves the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

1962 Chevy II

Jim White's '62 Chevy II is a family car, but not in the way that you might expect.

Built With Speedway Motors: Jake's '63 Nova

Jake wanted a Nova in high school but couldn't afford one. Now, he has a dual-purpose hot rod Nova that stands out in the crowd.

Chevy L79 327 Engine I History, Specs, & Build Ideas

The 1964 Corvette L79 327 is legendary, learn more about this storied engine and what you need to build a clone.

Historic Chevy Performance Engines

Take a look at a few of the rare and wonderful Chevy engines in the Museum of American Speed!

55 Chevy Engine Build

Derek kicks off his 55 Chevy rebuild with a fresh small block.

Small Block and Big Block Chevy Engine Flexplate Guide

Over several generations of small block Chevy (and big block Chevy) engines there have been several changes that dictate what flexplate works with them. We’ll help you determine the correct flexplate for your Chevy engine in this buyer’s guide.

Lifting up a 70 Nova

In this Tech Tip, John helps to sort out some fresh suspension for a customer’s ’70 Nova.

Gen III/IV LS Engine ID Guide

Looking to swap the venerable LS engine into your hot rod, muscle car, or classic truck? Take a look at our detailed identification guide for Gen III/IV LS engines before you hit the salvage yard or swap meet!

Hedman Hedders |

#41868600

Hedman Hedders 68600 67-81 Camaro Headers, Uncoated

Header Tube Type:

Mid-Length

Exhaust Port Shape:

Round

Flange Style:

Standard

$280.99

/set

Hedman Hedders |

#41862603

Hedman Hedders 62603 67-81 Camaro Headers, Black

Header Tube Type:

Mid-Length

Exhaust Port Shape:

Oval

Flange Style:

Standard

$1,033.50

/set

Hedman Hedders |

#41862600

Hedman Hedders 62600 67-81 Camaro Headers, Raw

Header Tube Type:

Mid-Length

Exhaust Port Shape:

Oval

Flange Style:

Standard

$814.60

/set

Hedman Hedders |

#41868606

Hedman Hedders 68606 67-81 Camaro Headers, HTC

Header Tube Type:

Mid-Length

Exhaust Port Shape:

Round

Flange Style:

Standard

$558.99

/each

Hedman Hedders |

#41868608

Hedman Hedders 68608 67-81 Camaro Headers, Silver

Header Tube Type:

Mid-Length

Exhaust Port Shape:

Oval

Primary Tube Diameter:

1-5/8"

$580.99

/set

Hedman Hedders |

#41868620

Hedman Hedders 68620 67-81 Camaro Headers, Uncoated

Header Tube Type:

Mid-Length

Exhaust Port Shape:

Oval

Flange Style:

Standard

$301.99

/set

Hedman Hedders |

#41866609

Hedman Hedders 66609 67-81 Camaro Headers, HTC

Header Tube Type:

Mid-Length

Exhaust Port Shape:

D-port

Flange Style:

Standard

$689.99

/set

Hedman Hedders |

#41868623

Hedman Hedders 68623 67-81 Camaro Headers, Black

Header Tube Type:

Mid-Length

Exhaust Port Shape:

Oval

Flange Style:

Standard

$733.72

/set

New Product

Enginetech |

#17300448

Enginetech K1534(8)030 SBC 350 Piston Kit, .030in, Cast Rings

$263.32

/each

New Product

Enginetech |

#17300450

Enginetech K1534(8)060 SBC 350 Piston & Ring Kit, .060in, Premium

$263.32

/each

New Product

Enginetech |

#17300453

Enginetech K1534(8)STD SBC 350 Piston Kit, Standard, Cast Rings

$266.82

/each

New Product

Enginetech |

#17300449

Enginetech K1534(8)040 SBC 350 Piston & Ring Kit, .040in, Premium

$263.32

/each

-9%

Doug's Headers |

#447D304SS

Doug's Headers D304-SS 64-92 GM F/G/A SBC Long Tube 304SS Headers

Header Tube Type:

Shorty

Flange Style:

Standard

Primary Tube Diameter:

1-5/8"

$870.23

/pair

$957.25

Hedman Hedders |

#41868609

Hedman Hedders 68609 67-81 Camaro Headers, Uncoated

Header Tube Type:

Mid-Length

Exhaust Port Shape:

D-port

Flange Style:

Standard

$371.99

/set

Proform |

#586141682

Proform 141-682 Chevy HEI Distributor Black Cap

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical and Vacuum

Trigger Style:

Magnetic

$195.95

/each

-9%

PerTronix |

#447D1000

PerTronix D1000 Flame-Thrower Distributor HEI SBC/BBC, Black Cap

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical and Vacuum

$364.01

/each

$400.41

-9%

PerTronix |

#447D1001

PerTronix D1001 Flame-Thrower Distributor HEI SBC/BBC, Red Cap

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical and Vacuum

$364.01

/each

$400.41

Proform |

#586141683

Proform 141-683 Chevy HEI Distributor Red Cap

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical and Vacuum

Trigger Style:

Magnetic

$195.95

/each

Proform |

#586141681

Proform 141-681 Chevy HEI Distributor Yellow Cap

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical and Vacuum

Trigger Style:

Magnetic

$195.95

/each

-9%

PerTronix |

#447D1050

PerTronix D1050 Flame-Thrower Distributor HEI, SBC/BBC, Black

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical and Vacuum

$379.38

/each

$417.32

Proform |

#58666940WO

Proform 66940WO Chevy HEI Distributor w/o Cap and Coil

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Advance Type:

Mechanical and Vacuum

Trigger Style:

Magnetic

$89.99

/each

Hedman Hedders |

#41862606

Hedman Hedders 62606 67-81 Camaro Headers, HTC

Header Tube Type:

Mid-Length

Exhaust Port Shape:

Oval

Flange Style:

Standard

$1,042.21

/set

New Product

Enginetech |

#17300451

Enginetech K1534(8)P030 SBC 350 Piston Kit, .030in, Prem Rings

$280.80

/each

New Product

Enginetech |

#17300452

Enginetech K1534(8)PSTD SBC 350 Piston Kit, Standard, Prem Rings

$280.80

/each

Moroso |

#54551025

Moroso 51025 Wire Set Ultra SBC Over Unleeved, 90 Deg HEI

$50.99

/set

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Flowtech 31100FLT Long Tube Header, Ceramic Coated

Flowtech Exhaust |

#42531100FLT

Flowtech 31100FLT Long Tube Header, Ceramic Coated

(3)

Header Tube Type:

Long Tube

Exhaust Port Shape:

Round

Flange Style:

Standard

$466.95

/set

$519.95

Rebate

Flowtech 11100FLT Long Tube Header, 3 Inch Collector Size

Flowtech Exhaust |

#42511100FLT

Flowtech 11100FLT Long Tube Header, 3 Inch Collector Size

(7)

Header Tube Type:

Long Tube

Exhaust Port Shape:

Round

Flange Style:

Standard

$228.95

/set

$254.95

Speedway Small Block Chevy 305 Head Gasket, 3.736 Inch Bore

Speedway Motors |

#91010203

Speedway Small Block Chevy 305 Head Gasket, 3.736 Inch Bore

(3)

Bore Size:

3.736"

Sold in Quantity:

Each

$23.99

/each

KB Chevy 305 Hypereutectic Pistons, Flat Top, 5.7 Rod

Keith Black |

#474143

KB Chevy 305 Hypereutectic Pistons, Flat Top, 5.7 Rod

(2)

Piston Style:

Flat Top w/ 2 valve reliefs

Piston Material:

Hypereutectic Aluminum

Wrist Pin Included:

Yes

as low as

$382.99

/set

Fel-Pro |

#3441818

Fel-Pro 1818 1980-1985 Small Block Chevy Oil Pan Gasket Set

Dipstick Location:

Passenger Side

Sold in Quantity:

Set

$23.99

/set

$112 Off

KB Chevy 305 Hypereutectic Pistons, .150 Dome, 6.0 Rod

Keith Black |

#474179

KB Chevy 305 Hypereutectic Pistons, .150 Dome, 6.0 Rod

(1)

Piston Style:

Dome

Piston Material:

Hypereutectic Aluminum

Wrist Pin Included:

Yes

$477.50

/set

$589.51

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Hooker 2451-3HKR Competition Long Tube Header, Black Ceramic Coated

Hooker 2451-2HKR Competition Long Tube Header, Stainless

Small Block Chevy Clipster Headers, Black Finish

Moroso 73684 Ignition Wire Set, Ultra 40, Unsleeved, SBC, HEI

Doug's Headers D304 4-Tube Shorty Header, 1-5/8 Inch, 1964-94 GM

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Enginetech K1534(8)030 SBC 350 Piston Kit, .030in, Cast Rings

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Doug's Headers D304-SS 64-92 GM F/G/A SBC Long Tube 304SS Headers

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