1981 Chevrolet Corvette Exhaust Manifold and Headers

Your 1981 Chevrolet Corvette might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Exhaust Manifold and Headers you desperately need.

We currently carry 9 Exhaust Manifold and Headers to choose from for your 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, and our inventory prices range from as little as $224.99 up to $1,589.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 3 different trusted brands of Exhaust Manifold and Headers for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Hooker Headers so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

Don’t take our word for it – check out customer ratings and reviews to buy with confidence. We have 2 reviews on our Exhaust Manifold and Headers for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette from previous customers.

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Exhaust Manifold and Headers for Your 1981 Chevrolet Corvette

Flowtech – Standard Header (Part No.11106FLT)

Standard Header

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$224.99


Product Features:
  • Fuel Economy From The Engine
  • Leak Test For Max Performance
  • Mandrel-Formed Power Plenum
  • Leakproof O-Ringed Port Seals
  • Include All Mounting Hardware
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Hooker Headers – Super Competition Sidemount Header (Part No.2224HKR)

Super Competition Sidemount Header

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$802.99
Super Competition Sidemount Headers deliver the most aggressive style and performance for your early Corvette, Camaro, Nova or Firebird. Sidemount Headers are built from lightweight 18 gauge tubing. Sidetubes slip directly to the collector for a leak free seal. Hooker sidemount Headers and sidetubes come with 3 choices of coating; show quality chrome, high heat resistant black paint and Hooker’s metallic ceramic thermal barrier coating. Replaceable Hooker Mufflers are available separately in 2 different styles; glasspack and reverse flow. The glass pack style provides the highest performance with minimal backpressure and sound control. The reverse flow is designed for maximum sound control.

Product Features:
  • Most Aggressive Style/Performance
  • Lightweight 18 Gauge Tubing
  • Leak Free Seal
  • Replacement Hooker Mufflers Available
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Hooker Headers – Competition Header (Part No.2456HKR)

Competition Header

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$314.99
LS1 full length engine swap header fits 66-72 Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo and Sprint applications. Hooker has a complete line of engine swap headers, front frame mounts and transmission mounts for popular engine swaps. Available for Chevy, Chrysler and Ford small block and big block engines. Hooker swap headers and mounts are designed to provide an exact fit when used together. Hooker swap headers add the extra horsepower and torque the serious enthusiast demands. Hooker Headers are the best single improvement you can make.

Product Features:
  • High Performance
  • Affordable
  • Durable 16 Gauge Material
  • Welds Easier
  • Lasts Longer
  • Heat Cured
  • High Heat Resistant
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Patriot Exhaust – H8025-1 1 5/8" Tri-5 Header Chevrolet Passenger Car/Wagon Small Block Chevrolet 55-57 Coated (Part No.H8025-1)

H8025-1 1 5/8" Tri-5 Header Chevrolet Passenger Car/Wagon Small Block Chevrolet 55-57 Coated

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$571.99
Our popular 55-57 Chevy Passenger Car Headers for small orbig block and LS1 / LS6 swaps offer superior performance andfit. These headers accommodate the GM 605 power steeringbox conversion and fit most motor mounts. Check footnotes forrack and pinion

Product Features:
  • Patriot Exhaust H8025-1 1 5/8″ Tri-5 Header Chevrolet Passenger Car/Wagon Small Block Chevrolet 55-57 Coated
  • Our popular 55-57 Chevy passenger car headers for small or big block and LS1 / LS6 swaps.
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Hooker Headers – Super Competition Sidemount Header (Part No.2224-3HKR)

Super Competition Sidemount Header

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$1589.99
Super Competition Sidemount Headers deliver the most aggressive style and performance for your early Corvette, Camaro, Nova or Firebird. Sidemount Headers are built from lightweight 18 gauge tubing. Sidetubes slip directly to the collector for a leak free seal. Hooker sidemount Headers and sidetubes come with 3 choices of coating; show quality chrome, high heat resistant black paint and Hooker’s metallic ceramic thermal barrier coating. Replaceable Hooker Mufflers are available separately in 2 different styles; glasspack and reverse flow. The glass pack style provides the highest performance with minimal backpressure and sound control. The reverse flow is designed for maximum sound control.

Product Features:
  • Most Aggressive Style/Performance
  • Lightweight 18 Gauge Tubing
  • Leak Free Seal
  • Replacement Hooker Mufflers Available
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Hooker Headers – Super Competition Sidemount Header (Part No.2224-1HKR)

Super Competition Sidemount Header

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$1196.99
Super Competition Sidemount Headers deliver the most aggressive style and performance for your early Corvette, Camaro, Nova or Firebird. Sidemount Headers are built from lightweight 18 gauge tubing. Sidetubes slip directly to the collector for a leak free seal. Hooker sidemount Headers and sidetubes come with 3 choices of coating; show quality chrome, high heat resistant black paint and Hooker’s metallic ceramic thermal barrier coating. Replaceable Hooker Mufflers are available separately in 2 different styles; glasspack and reverse flow. The glass pack style provides the highest performance with minimal backpressure and sound control. The reverse flow is designed for maximum sound control.

Product Features:
  • Most Aggressive Style/Performance
  • Lightweight 18 Gauge Tubing
  • Leak Free Seal
  • Replacement Hooker Mufflers Available
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Hooker Headers – Competition Header (Part No.2456-1HKR)

Competition Header

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$668.99
LS1 full length engine swap header fits 66-72 Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo and Sprint applications. Hooker has a complete line of engine swap headers, front frame mounts and transmission mounts for popular engine swaps. Available for Chevy, Chrysler and Ford small block and big block engines. Hooker swap headers and mounts are designed to provide an exact fit when used together. Hooker swap headers add the extra horsepower and torque the serious enthusiast demands. Hooker Headers are the best single improvement you can make.

Product Features:
  • High Performance
  • Affordable
  • Durable 16 Gauge Material
  • Welds Easier
  • Lasts Longer
  • Heat Cured
  • High Heat Resistant
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Hooker Headers – ExhstHdr (Part No.2301HKR)

ExhstHdr

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$617.99
ExhstHdr

Patriot Exhaust – H8025 1 5/8" Tri-5 Header Chevrolet Passenger Car/Wagon Small Block Chevrolet 55-57 Raw (Part No.H8025)

H8025 1 5/8" Tri-5 Header Chevrolet Passenger Car/Wagon Small Block Chevrolet 55-57 Raw

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$299.99
Our popular 55-57 Chevy Passenger Car Headers for small orbig block and LS1 / LS6 swaps offer superior performance andfit. These headers accommodate the GM 605 power steeringbox conversion and fit most motor mounts. Check footnotes forrack and pinion

Product Features:
  • Patriot Exhaust H8025 1 5/8″ Tri-5 Header Chevrolet Passenger Car/Wagon Small Block Chevrolet 55-57 Raw
  • Our popular 55-57 Chevy passenger car headers for small or big block and LS1 / LS6 swaps.
See More

FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Exhaust Manifold and Headers

What are the most popular Exhaust Manifold and Headers for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette?

With 3 brands you can trust, our most popular Exhaust Manifold and Headers for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette parts are:
Competition Header
from $314.99
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Competition Header
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Standard Header
from $224.99
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Standard Header
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H8025-1 1 5/8" Tri-5 Header Chevrolet Passenger Car/Wagon Small Block Chevrolet 55-57 Coated
from $571.99
This product is not rated
H8025-1 1 5/8" Tri-5 Header Chevrolet Passenger Car/Wagon Small Block Chevrolet 55-57 Coated
Exhaust Manifold and Headers

What are the best aftermarket Exhaust Manifold and Headers for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette?

See what past customers had to say about our highest-rated Exhaust Manifold and Headers for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette:
Super Competition Sidemount Header
from $802.99
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Super Competition Sidemount Header
“Shipping was very fast, had these and side pipes ceramic coated in black and look and sound awesome!”