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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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I am installing a 93 Corvette LT1 in a 56 chevy. I am using the stock Corvette exhaust manifolds because of clearance problems. I need to block off the hole that is located on the very top of the Corvette exhaust manifold. Anyone know of a source for this plug or what size thread is needed to plug this hole? It is a larger size than the Camaro takes as I have a set of those exhaust manifolds also.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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I am installing a 93 Corvette LT1 in a 56 chevy. I am using the stock Corvette exhaust manifolds because of clearance problems. I need to block off the hole that is located on the very top of the Corvette exhaust manifold. Anyone know of a source for this plug or what size thread is needed to plug this hole? It is a larger size than the Camaro takes as I have a set of those exhaust manifolds also.
It should be a M22 pipe plug.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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Why dont you just get some small block hugger headers
the LT1 is still considered a smallblock so they should just bolt up perfect
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G9060#
$100 bucks cant bet that hope this helps
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuyz69
Why dont you just get some small block hugger headers
the LT1 is still considered a smallblock so they should just bolt up perfect
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G9060#
$100 bucks cant bet that hope this helps
Tried three different types and they all hit the steering box. Would have to move motor about 3/4 inch to get enought clearance. Just got finished changing from front motor mount to side motor mount conversion. Stock Corvette exhaust manifolds with 2 1/2 pipes should work just fine.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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You can get the M22 plugs at any store. They are the same size as the oil drain plugs on a Dodge Ram with a Cummins Diesel engine...
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I believe the fitting size did change at some point over the years. I can't tell you what other size to try but this would explain why you bought a set of plugs and they did not work.
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Originally Posted by 96capricemgr
I believe the fitting size did change at some point over the years. I can't tell you what other size to try but this would explain why you bought a set of plugs and they did not work.
In 96 they went to a M18 plug.

OP, keep in mind this is not a common plug found at your local hardware store - it is automotive-specific.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Home depots Here in chicago do have those plugs, they are m18 by 1.5 and/or m22 by 1.5
Home depot can probably order them for you, you can measure them out and try to put a 18mm wrenc over it and if it fits then you know its a 18 or a 22mm...then order the one you need.
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Thanks guys. Nothing available local that I could find, but located plugs on internet for $1.30.
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