{"id":8279,"date":"2023-05-12T13:21:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T21:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandersonheaders.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=8279"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:20:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:20:37","slug":"c3-header-set-full-length-small-block-chevy","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sandersonheaders.com\/product\/c3-header-set-full-length-small-block-chevy\/","title":{"rendered":"C3 Header Set, Full-Length, Small Block Chevy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The C3 full-length header set fits a variety of street rod applications. It fits tighter to the engine block than stock manifolds while still exiting 1\/2&#8243; higher than the bottom of a stock oil pan, providing exceptional ground clearance. There is ample spark plug clearance, and the C3 works with original equipment and stock-style steering gearboxes, Vega, and most rack-and-pinion setups. It will clear most starters and transmissions except the cast iron Powerglide.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Straight plug heads ONLY. For applications using angle plug cylinder heads, use part number <a href=index-998.html>C32AP<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-&#8217;68 engines must use a spin-off oil filter adapter and filter<\/li>\n<li>1968 and newer engines should use the AC PF12, PF25, or compatible short style oil filter for maximum clearance<\/li>\n<li>Available in a 1-5\/8&#8243; primary tube version. Order part number <a href=index-999.html>C32<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Includes all hardware necessary for installation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPECIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Engine: Small Block Chevy 265-400<br \/>\nPrimary Tube Diameter: 1-1\/2&#8243;<br \/>\nCollector Diameter: 2.5&#8243;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FEATURES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>16-Gauge Primary and Collector Tube Thickness<\/li>\n<li>3\/8&#8243; Thick Flange<\/li>\n<li>Patented Flange Design Requires NO Gaskets<\/li>\n<li>Tightest Fitting Header Available Anywhere!<\/li>\n<li>Made in the USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>INCLUDES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Header Bolt Set<\/li>\n<li>Collector Reducer Set<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>FINISH:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our <strong>Ceramic Coating<\/strong> is recommended for every vehicle application and is the default finish selection choice above. To meet high standards of quality, We apply a multi-layer inside and outside aluminized ceramic coating in-house and then polish the coating to a high luster. This aerospace and military-grade technology adds excellent protection to your headers while offering the benefit of thermal control in your engine bay. It also improves cylinder scavenging of exhaust gases and increases the longevity of your header investment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The C3 header set is a full-length design for small block Chevrolet engines installed in a variety of classic and street rod applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":104,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[169,87],"product_tag":[173],"class_list":{"0":"post-8279","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-small-block","7":"product_cat-street-rod","8":"product_tag-small-block-chevy","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-variable","16":"has-default-attributes"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandersonheaders.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandersonheaders.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandersonheaders.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandersonheaders.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8279"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandersonheaders.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandersonheaders.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandersonheaders.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=8279"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandersonheaders.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=8279"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandersonheaders.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=8279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}