Reemplazar o mejorar el colector de escape es necesario tanto para el rendimiento del motor como para el sonido. Tanto en la pista como fuera de ella, los colectores de escape proporcionan más potencia y un mejor sonido. FLASHARK ofrece una amplia gama de productos para ayudarte a crear tus propios colectores de motor personalizados. Son muy fáciles y prácticos de usar: se instalan directamente, sin necesidad de modificaciones.
Mueble:
- Chevrolet Bel Air 1955-1957
- Chevrolet Corvette 1955-1978, 1980-1982
- Chevrolet Serie One-Fifty 1955-1957
- Chevrolet Serie Two-Ten 1956-1957
Presupuesto:
100% nuevo, nunca probado ni instalado.
Acero inoxidable pulido para resistir la corrosión temprana.
Material: acero inoxidable
Superficie: pulido espejo
Primarias de 1-5/8" a colectores de 2 1/2"
Reductores de 2 1/2" a 2 1/4"
Acabado pulido de 3 etapas
Espesor de la brida: 35"
Diámetro exterior del tubo: 1 5/8"
Diámetro del colector: 2 1/2"
Reductores: 2 1/2 a 2 1/4"
Hardware incluido: Sí
Juntas incluidas: Sí
¿Para qué sirven los colectores de escape?
¡Aumente la potencia y el torque y ahorre en gasolina con modificaciones en los colectores y el sistema de escape!
Reemplazar los colectores y el escape de un vehículo permite aumentar la potencia y el torque, además de aumentar el volumen del vehículo. ¿Quieres un auto que suene como un muscle car estadounidense? Este colector le ayudará a lograrlo y puede añadir entre 8 y 20 caballos de potencia.
Instalar un sistema de escape significa una mejora de aproximadamente 0.5 mpg en el consumo de gasolina. Aunque no parezca mucho, considere esto: si la gasolina cuesta $3 por galón y usted conduce esta camioneta 15,000 millas al año, se está ahorrando aproximadamente $85 al año en gasolina. En cinco años, habrá ahorrado casi lo suficiente para pagar un sistema de escape cat-back completo.
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Colector de escape vs. colector, ¿cuál es la mejor opción?
Las diferencias estructurales entre los colectores de escape y los colectores de escape residen en el material y el tamaño. En cuanto al material, los colectores de escape están hechos de acero más ligero y delgado, mientras que los colectores de escape están hechos de hierro grueso. Los colectores de escape también son más largos que los colectores de escape. Al usarse, los colectores de escape generan contrapresión, lo que reduce el rendimiento. Sin embargo, dado que cada cilindro del motor tiene su propio tubo, los colectores eliminan este problema, permitiendo así que los gases salgan sin generar contrapresión. Por lo tanto, los colectores de escape son una mejor opción que un colector de escape.
Fitment & Compatibility
| Brand | Model | Year Range | Full Compatible Specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Bel Air | 1955-1957 | Factory Original Model |
| Chevrolet | One-Fifty Series | 1955-1957 | Factory Original Model |
| Chevrolet | Two-Ten Series | 1956-1957 | Factory Original Model |
Q1: What specific vehicles are these small block Chevy exhaust headers designed to fit?
A1: These high-performance headers are specifically designed for the 1955-1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (Tri-Five), 1955-1957 One-Fifty/Two-Ten Series, and the 1955-1978 & 1980-1982 Chevrolet Corvette. They fit models equipped with the 5.7L Small Block Chevy (SBC) V8 engine.
Q2: What are the primary tube and collector dimensions for these SBC headers?
A2: These headers feature 1-5/8" outside diameter primary tubes that merge into a high-flowing 2-1/2" collector. We also include 2-1/2" to 2-1/4" reducers to make connecting to your existing exhaust system as seamless as possible.
Q3: Will these 55 Chevy headers clear the factory steering box and idler arm?
A3: On classic Tri-Five models like the 1955 Chevy Bel Air, the engine bay space is notoriously tight. While these are designed to fit the SBC chassis, tolerances around the steering box (driver side) and idler arm (passenger side) can be very close—sometimes under 1/8 inch. Professional installation or slight adjustments may be required depending on your specific engine mounts and suspension setup.
Q4: Do these Corvette headers come with the necessary gaskets and hardware?
A4: Yes! To make your garage upgrade as straightforward as possible, this complete header kit includes the necessary premium gaskets, reducers, and metric mounting hardware right out of the box.
Q5: How much horsepower can I gain by adding these 5.7L SBC headers?
A5: By eliminating the restrictive factory cast-iron exhaust manifolds, these free-flowing tubular headers can add an estimated 8 to 20 additional horsepower. They significantly improve exhaust scavenging, resulting in better low-end torque and overall engine efficiency.
Q6: Are these headers made of stainless steel, and will they rust?
A6: These exhaust headers are constructed from 100% brand-new, high-quality stainless steel designed to resist early corrosion and withstand extreme exhaust temperatures. They also feature a beautiful 3-stage mirror polish finish that looks incredible under the hood of any classic Corvette or Bel Air.
Q7: Why should I upgrade from stock exhaust manifolds to these headers on my C3 Corvette?
A7: Stock cast-iron manifolds are thick, heavy, and create performance-choking backpressure. Our stainless steel headers assign a dedicated, smooth-flowing 1-5/8" tube to each cylinder. This prevents exhaust gas collision, reduces backpressure, increases horsepower, and gives your C3 Corvette that classic, aggressive American muscle car rumble.
Q8: Will these headers fit a Chevy 305 engine in my classic car?
A8: These specific headers are optimized for the 5.7L (350 cu.in.) Small Block Chevy engine architecture. While the SBC bolt pattern is generally the same across many displacements, physical clearance and port matching are tailored for the 5.7L. Fitting them on a 305 or other non-5.7L variants may result in clearance issues or require major modifications.
Q9: Can these headers improve the fuel efficiency of my 1957 Chevy Bel Air?
A9: Yes, improved engine breathing doesn't just mean more power. By reducing the effort required by the engine to expel exhaust gases, many classic car owners experience a slight improvement in fuel economy—up to roughly 0.5 mpg under normal cruising conditions.
Q10: Are these headers suitable for a 1979 Chevy Corvette?
A10: The 1979 Corvette has very specific emissions and chassis routing requirements that differ slightly from surrounding years. This product is engineered to fit the 1955-1978 and 1980-1982 Corvette chassis. Please verify your specific engine and chassis clearance if attempting to fit a 1979 model.
Q11: Do I need to weld anything to install these SBC exhaust headers?
A11: The headers themselves bolt directly to the engine block using the included hardware and gaskets. However, welding or custom exhaust fabrication will be required to properly connect the included 2-1/2" to 2-1/4" reducers to your vehicle's specific mid-pipes or cat-back exhaust system.
Q12: What is the flange thickness on these Flashark headers?
A12: These headers feature a robust .35" thick flange. A thick mounting flange is critical for classic high-heat V8 applications because it prevents warping over time, ensuring a tight, leak-free seal against the cylinder head.