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xtreme80 · 03-25-2008, 09:10 PM

I found a set of ram horns for a good price. I wanna pick them up, but I wanna make sure they will fit with my stock exhaust first.

I dont wanna pay to have my exhaust re-routed.

Any ideas?

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pts/615623185.html

that's them for anyone curious

Thanks fellas!

SCOTI · 03-25-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by xtreme80

I found a set of ram horns for a good price. I wanna pick them up, but I wanna make sure they will fit with my stock exhaust first.

I dont wanna pay to have my exhaust re-routed.

Any ideas?

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pts/615623185.html

that's them for anyone curious

Thanks fellas!

Ram-horns exit in a different location vs. stock GM type log manifolds. They should still work w/slight re-piping of the beginning of the exhaust. I seem to recall when N2Trux used them on his they fit, but they were pretty close to the mm tower on one side. Check w/Ken . . .....

xtreme80 · 03-25-2008, 10:19 PM

Cool, thanks for the info. I'll wait and see what ken has to say as well.

Duro5341 · 03-28-2008, 02:53 AM

They work good, and are the best free flowing manifolds you can get....I put them on instead of headers because I hate changing header gaskets, and collactor gaskets

I had custom stainless exhaust made, and installed along with the manifolds....

Duro

**N2TRUX** · 03-28-2008, 07:21 AM

Those are truck ram horns. They came stock on the 67-72 gen trucks. The ram horns I have on my 77 are a bit different...

SCOTI · 03-28-2008, 08:03 AM

IIRC, the difference is the outlet diameter (2.25" truck vs. 2.5" vette) & the angle of the 'collector' where it mates up to the exhaust right?

**N2TRUX** · 03-28-2008, 04:19 PM

Yes, that's the major difference. The Corvette Ram Horn flows much better due to the way it opens up well above the "collector" area.

Slonaker · 03-28-2008, 04:22 PM

IIRC, the ones from 67-72 trucks are prone to cracking. Check them closely before buying.

Slonaker

SRH916 · 03-28-2008, 07:44 PM

where is a good place to look for corvette ram horns, and what years did the 2.5" come on? Is there someplace that sells them new?

After reading a bit more about headers vs. manifolds I think I'm going to wait to see if i can find a set of 2.5" ram horns somewhere. I love working on my truck and all, but I really dont want to replace header gaskets all the time.

Thanks,

Jared

SCOTI · 03-28-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SRH916

where is a good place to look for corvette ram horns, and what years did the 2.5" come on? Is there someplace that sells them new?

After reading a bit more about headers vs. manifolds I think I'm going to wait to see if i can find a set of 2.5" ram horns somewhere. I love working on my truck and all, but I really dont want to replace header gaskets all the time.

Thanks,

Jared

A close second for new ramhorms would be Speedway Motors. They sell a completly re-vamped style that look killer & they're available in natural stainless, polished stainless, & natural cast steel. They are more expensive but don't require any clean-up to look killer.

High quality header gaskets & locking header fasteners go a long way toward the service life of header gaskets. Google 'Stage-8' fasteners or 'split-lock' fasteners to help keep things tight. And.... there's always good old red lock-tight to keep things in place.

bigblock73 · 03-28-2008, 08:35 PM

Don't let the rep of cheap headers deter you from purchasing a set...there are indeed quality headers out there, that do not require constant gasket changes.

SRH916 · 03-29-2008, 04:55 AM

Would the manifolds from speedway motors flow better than the old corvette ram horns?

SCOTI · 03-29-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SRH916

Would the manifolds from speedway motors flow better than the old corvette ram horns?

I've never seen any flow comparisons. But.... you can't get vette manifolds in stainless either.

SRH916 · 03-29-2008, 06:28 AM

true, I know I cant really ask this, but do you think I could pick up a pair of vette ram horns for cheaper or more than the speedway motor's ones?

SCOTI · 03-29-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SRH916

true, I know I cant really ask this, but do you think I could pick up a pair of vette ram horns for cheaper or more than the speedway motor's ones?

Vettes would be used & most likely cheaper initially. But, if you want them smooth like N2Truxs', it will take time, effort, & coating ($$).

But the natural stainless Speedway 'Tru-Ram' units @ $349 are ready to go & Speedways claim is "they flow better than stock GM versions".

Slonaker · 03-29-2008, 07:07 AM

Rockauto.com, as well as corvette restoration places, sell the ramshorns new.

Slonaker

Slonaker · 03-29-2008, 04:37 PM

The ones from speedway look really nice.

Slonaker

xtreme80 · 03-29-2008, 05:55 PM

I just checked the ones from speedway and wow... those really do look nice!

Thanks for all the info on here!

SRH916 · 03-29-2008, 07:29 PM

I think I may save up for some from speedway. If I get impatient, I may just go for some headers.

03-25-2008, 09:10 PM	#1
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Ram horns with stock exhaust? I found a set of ram horns for a good price. I wanna pick them up, but I wanna make sure they will fit with my stock exhaust first. I dont wanna pay to have my exhaust re-routed. Any ideas? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pts/615623185.html that's them for anyone curious Thanks fellas!

03-25-2008, 10:19 PM	#3
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? Cool, thanks for the info. I'll wait and see what ken has to say as well.

03-28-2008, 02:53 AM	#4
Duro5341 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 239	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? They work good, and are the best free flowing manifolds you can get....I put them on instead of headers because I hate changing header gaskets, and collactor gaskets I had custom stainless exhaust made, and installed along with the manifolds.... Duro Attached Images __________________ -1986 K10 LWB, 350 HD,TH400 3.08, 30 spline 10 bolt, with an Auburn Posi, 31" tires All original, second owner truck -1979 Monte Carlo, 350, 200r4, 3.73 posi -1987 GT T-top Mustang - slow moving project

03-28-2008, 07:21 AM	#5
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SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,082	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? IIRC, the difference is the outlet diameter (2.25" truck vs. 2.5" vette) & the angle of the 'collector' where it mates up to the exhaust right? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-28-2008, 04:19 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? Yes, that's the major difference. The Corvette Ram Horn flows much better due to the way it opens up well above the "collector" area. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-28-2008, 04:22 PM	#8
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? IIRC, the ones from 67-72 trucks are prone to cracking. Check them closely before buying. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-28-2008, 07:44 PM	#9
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? where is a good place to look for corvette ram horns, and what years did the 2.5" come on? Is there someplace that sells them new? After reading a bit more about headers vs. manifolds I think I'm going to wait to see if i can find a set of 2.5" ram horns somewhere. I love working on my truck and all, but I really dont want to replace header gaskets all the time. Thanks, Jared __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

03-28-2008, 08:35 PM	#11
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? Don't let the rep of cheap headers deter you from purchasing a set...there are indeed quality headers out there, that do not require constant gasket changes. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-29-2008, 04:55 AM	#12
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? Would the manifolds from speedway motors flow better than the old corvette ram horns? __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

03-29-2008, 06:28 AM	#14
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? true, I know I cant really ask this, but do you think I could pick up a pair of vette ram horns for cheaper or more than the speedway motor's ones? __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

03-29-2008, 07:07 AM	#16
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? Rockauto.com, as well as corvette restoration places, sell the ramshorns new. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-29-2008, 04:37 PM	#17
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? The ones from speedway look really nice. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-29-2008, 05:55 PM	#18
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? I just checked the ones from speedway and wow... those really do look nice! Thanks for all the info on here!

03-29-2008, 07:29 PM	#19
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Ram horns with stock exhaust? I think I may save up for some from speedway. If I get impatient, I may just go for some headers. __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??



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