1981 Chevy Malibu Exhaust Headers & Manifolds

Chevy Malibu Exhaust Headers - 1981
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  • Hedman Hedders® - Elite Ultra-Duty Street Mild Steel Black MAXX Satin Black Ceramic-Metallic Racing Exhaust Headers
    Hedman Hedders®Elite Ultra-Duty Street Mild Steel Black MAXX Satin Black Ceramic-Metallic Racing Exhaust Headers
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    # 4908611140
    Chevy Malibu Base 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Elite Ultra-Duty Street Black MAXX Satin Black Ceramic-Metallic Mild Steel Racing Exhaust Headers by Hedman Hedders®. Collector Outlet Diameter: 2.5". Color: Black. Header Coating: Ceramic. Hedman's...
    Made of High Quality MaterialsIdeal for Heavy Duty Applications
    $540.04 - $637.49
  • Hedman Hedders® - Standard Duty Mild Steel Black MAXX Satin Black Ceramic-Metallic Exhaust Headers
    Hedman Hedders®Standard Duty Mild Steel Black MAXX Satin Black Ceramic-Metallic Exhaust Headers
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    # 4908447713
    Chevy Malibu 1981, Standard Duty Black MAXX Satin Black Ceramic-Metallic Mild Steel Exhaust Headers by Hedman Hedders®. Color: Black. Header Coating: Ceramic. The standard-duty Hedman Hedders in this section come from the factory with...
    Made of High Quality MaterialsExtremely durable, protective SATIN BLACK ceramic-metallic coating
    $432.14 - $954.18
  • Hedman Hedders® - Standard Duty Tork Stepped Mild Steel HTC Polished Silver Ceramic-Metallic Mid-Length Tube Exhaust Headers
    Hedman Hedders®Standard Duty Tork Stepped Mild Steel HTC Polished Silver Ceramic-Metallic Mid-Length Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # mpn1745597142
    Chevy Malibu Base 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L with Power Steering, Angle Plug Heads, A.I.R. System, Gen 1 SB Chevy Engine, Automatic Transmission Column Shifter / Automatic Transmission Floor Shifter 1981, Standard Duty Tork Stepped Mild Steel...
    Made of High Quality MaterialsBuilt to Last
    $646.30
  • Hedman Hedders® - Street 304 SS Black MAXX Satin Black Ceramic-Metallic Mid-Length Tube Racing Exhaust Headers
    Hedman Hedders®Street 304 SS Black MAXX Satin Black Ceramic-Metallic Mid-Length Tube Racing Exhaust Headers
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    # mpn4564003913
    Chevy Malibu Base 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Street 304 SS Black MAXX Satin Black Ceramic-Metallic Mid-Length Tube Racing Exhaust Headers by Hedman Hedders®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.625". Collector Outlet Diameter: 2.5". Color: Black. Header...
    High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials
    $881.67
  • Racing Power Company® - Street Hugger Black Short Tube Exhaust Headers
    Racing Power Company®Street Hugger Black Short Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # mpn4564003222
    Chevy Malibu 5.7L 1981, Street Hugger Black Short Tube Exhaust Headers by Racing Power Company®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.625". Collector Outlet Diameter: 2.5". Color: Black. Header Coating: Painted. Header Style: Short Tube. This...
    One-of-a-kind style will help customize your autoWill deliver unparalleled levels of durability
    $162.68
  • CFR Performance® - Hugger Style Short Tube Exhaust Headers
    CFR Performance®Hugger Style Short Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # mpn4530157521
    Chevy Malibu 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Hugger Style Short Tube Exhaust Headers by CFR Performance®. Header Style: Short Tube. Ceramic coated "HUGGER" style headers. Heavy-duty construction with tubes and thick flange. Includes collector...
    Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength
    $140.75
  • CFR Performance® - Short Tube Exhaust Headers
    CFR Performance®Short Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # mpn4530158622
    Chevy Malibu 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Short Tube Exhaust Headers by CFR Performance®. Header Coating: Ceramic. Header Style: Short Tube. "SHORTY" style ceramic coated steel headers. Ceramic coating reduces under-hood temperatures,...
    Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength
    $275.16
  • Doug Thorley Headers® - Steel Silver Ceramic Coated 4-2-1 Tri-Y Exhaust Headers with Adapters
    Doug Thorley Headers®Steel Silver Ceramic Coated 4-2-1 Tri-Y Exhaust Headers with Adapters
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    # mpn4564010729
    Chevy Malibu 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Steel Silver Ceramic Coated 4-2-1 Tri-Y Exhaust Headers with Adapters by Doug Thorley Headers®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.75". Collector Outlet Diameter: 3". Color: Silver. Header Coating: Ceramic. This...
    Made to provide unequaled quality and reliabilityMade with the use of the latest technologies
    $948.86
  • Doug's Headers® - Tri-Y Long Tube Exhaust Headers
    Doug's Headers®Tri-Y Long Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # 448066799
    Chevy Malibu 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L Power Steering 1981, Tri-Y Long Tube Exhaust Headers by Doug's Headers®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.625"-2". Header Coating: Ceramic. Header Style: Long Tube. This Doug's Headers product is just the...
    Designed to boost your vehicle's performanceMade from high-quality materials
    $638.95 - $882.95
  • Dynatech® - Aluminum Adapter Plate
    Dynatech®Aluminum Adapter Plate
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    # 231072342
    Chevy Malibu With Chevy Small Block Engine 1981, Aluminum Adapter Plate by Dynatech®. These Small Block Chevy to Stahl Aluminum Adapter Plate Kits allow you to use a larger tube size to maximize power. The Standard Chevy bolt pattern...
    Delivers a huge boost in performance and an awesome soundRigorously dyno-tested to provide maximum horsepower and torque gains
    $176.99
  • Dynatech® - Stainless Steel 604 Crate Engine Dirt Late Model Exhaust Headers
    Dynatech®Stainless Steel 604 Crate Engine Dirt Late Model Exhaust Headers
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    # 231072558
    Chevy Malibu With Chevy Small Block Engine 1981, Stainless Steel 604 Crate Engine Dirt Late Model Exhaust Headers by Dynatech®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.625"-1.75". Collector Outlet Diameter: 3". These Stainless Steel 604 Crate Engine...
    Engineered for 604 Crate enginesGaskets and bolts included
    $999.99
  • Dynatech® - Stainless Steel Natural Weld-up Dragster Exhaust Header Kit
    Dynatech®Stainless Steel Natural Weld-up Dragster Exhaust Header Kit
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    # 231072584
    Chevy Malibu With Chevy Small Block Engine 1981, Natural Stainless Steel Weld-up Dragster Exhaust Header Kit by Dynatech®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.875"-2". Color: Natural. Header Coating: Uncoated. These Long Tube Big Block Chevy...
    Tack-welded to make it easy to change or finish weldCNC laser-cut flanges
    $429.99
  • Flowtech® - 409 SS Natural Upright Exhaust Headers
    Flowtech®409 SS Natural Upright Exhaust Headers
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    # 5038748437
    Chevy Malibu 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Natural 409 SS Upright Exhaust Headers by Flowtech®. Collector Outlet Diameter: 3". Color: Silver. Header Coating: Uncoated. Flowtech Headers are the perfect combination of quality and value....
    Consistent tubing diameters for smooth flowIncreases the cylinder scavenging effect and improves engine breathing
    $339.95 - $340.95
  • Flowtech® - Afterburner™ Mild Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers
    Flowtech®Afterburner™ Mild Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # 4899117086
    Chevy Malibu 1981, Afterburner™ Mild Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers by Flowtech®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.625". Collector Outlet Diameter: 3". Header Style: Long Tube. All hardware and premium gaskets included for a complete...
    Innovative design for small block Chevy equipped vehiclesIncreases both horsepower and torque Large 3" secondary collector
    $300.95 - $565.95
  • Flowtech® - Aluminum Header Gasket Set
    Flowtech®Aluminum Header Gasket Set
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    # 5038918445
    Chevy Malibu 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Aluminum Header Gasket Set by Flowtech®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind, this...
    Engineered for a precise, easy fitManufactured of P73 Ferroglass non-asbestos facing material for long life
    $14.95
  • Flowtech® - Mild Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers
    Flowtech®Mild Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # 5039094363
    Chevy Malibu 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Mild Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers by Flowtech®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.625". Collector Outlet Diameter: 3". Header Style: Long Tube. Include all mounting hardware. What happens when you're...
    Mandrel-formed Power Plenum collectors for low backpressureLong transition collectors with merge spears for maximum flow and increased exhaust velocity
    $193.95 - $407.95
  • Flowtech® - Mild Steel Mid-Length Exhaust Headers
    Flowtech®Mild Steel Mid-Length Exhaust Headers
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    # 5039087356
    Chevy Malibu 5.0L / 5.7L Transmission 1981, Mild Steel Mid-Length Exhaust Headers by Flowtech®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.5". Collector Outlet Diameter: 2.5". Header Material: Mild Steel. Header Style: Mid-Length Tube. What happens...
    Tuned-length primary tubes for street performanceMandrel-bent tubing for smooth exhaust flow
    $215.95 - $458.95
  • Flowtech® - Real-Seal™ Aluminum Exhaust Header Gaskets
    Flowtech®Real-Seal™ Aluminum Exhaust Header Gaskets
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    # 5038764421
    Chevy Malibu 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Real-Seal™ Aluminum Exhaust Header Gaskets by Flowtech®. Flowtech REAL-SEAL header and collector gaskets are a revolutionary break-through in exhaust sealing technology. Constructed of separate...
    Multi-Layer “Dead Soft” aluminum conforms to create a leak-proof sealWill not burn or blow out
    $74.95
  • Hooker® - BlackHeart™ 304 SS Natural Long Tube Exhaust Headers
    Hooker®BlackHeart™ 304 SS Natural Long Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # 3874707682
    Chevy Malibu 1981, BlackHeart™ Natural 304 SS Long Tube Exhaust Headers by Hooker®. Collector Outlet Diameter: 3". Color: Silver. Header Coating: Uncoated. Header Style: Long Tube. Hooker continues to push the boundaries of...
    This part is legal for use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles or Racing VehiclesConstructed of lightweight mandrel bent 304 stainless steel primary tubes wtih a large 3" diameter outlet tube maximizing strength and durability
    $1,013.95 - $1,343.95
  • Hooker® - Competition™ Long Tube Exhaust Headers
    Hooker®Competition™ Long Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # 3668302785
    Chevy Malibu 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Competition™ Long Tube Exhaust Headers by Hooker®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.625". Collector Outlet Diameter: 3". Header Style: Long Tube. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve...
    5/16” machined flanges for a perfect sealLight weight & sturdy 16-gauge tubing
    $241.95 - $767.95
  • Hooker® - Exhaust Headers
    Hooker®Exhaust Headers
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    # 3890739628
    Chevy Malibu Base / Classic / Classic Landau with LS Swap Engine 1981, Exhaust Headers by Hooker®. Hooker Adjustable race headers allow you to change your header primary tube lengths, collector lengths and diameters and collector types...
    Max dyno gains of +11.82 HP & +19.76 LB.FT. torque1 5/8”, 16-gauge, stainless steel construction maximizing strength and durability
    $699.95 - $917.95
  • Hooker® - LS Swap Stainless Steel Natural Long Tube Exhaust Headers
    Hooker®LS Swap Stainless Steel Natural Long Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # mpn4564006643
    Chevy Malibu Base / Classic / Classic Landau with LS Swap Engine 1981, LS Swap Stainless Steel Natural Long Tube Exhaust Headers by Hooker®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.75". Collector Outlet Diameter: 3". Color: Silver. Header Coating:...
    This part is legal for use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles or Racing VehiclesLong tube design for optimum engine performance
    $1,217.95
  • Hooker® - Mid-Length Tube LS-Swap Exhaust Headers
    Hooker®Mid-Length Tube LS-Swap Exhaust Headers
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    # 3890712646
    Chevy Malibu Base / Classic / Classic Landau with LS Swap Engine 1981, Mid-Length Tube LS-Swap Exhaust Headers by Hooker®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.875". Collector Outlet Diameter: 3". Header Material: Steel. Header Style: Mid-Length...
    This part is legal for use on Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles or Racing VehiclesExpertly crafted from premium materials
    $569.95 - $672.95
  • Hooker® - RacingHeart™ Street Stock Exhaust Headers
    Hooker®RacingHeart™ Street Stock Exhaust Headers
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    # 1498167878
    Chevy Malibu 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L with Small Block Chevy Engine 1981, RacingHeart™ Street Stock Exhaust Headers by Hooker®. Hooker Adjustable race headers allow you to change your header primary tube lengths, collector lengths and...
    Most Durable AvailableProvides Finest Fit
    $245.95 - $315.95
  • Hooker® - Super Competition™ Cast Iron Exhaust Manifold
    Hooker®Super Competition™ Cast Iron Exhaust Manifold
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    # 3890784628
    Chevy Malibu Base / Classic / Classic Landau with LS Swap Engine 1981, Super Competition™ Cast Iron Exhaust Manifold by Hooker®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.75". Collector Outlet Diameter: 2.50". Hooker cast iron exhaust manifolds have...
    Free-flowing for good performance and catalytic converter efficiency304 stainless steel mating flanges included (mating flange fasteners are not included)
    $439.95 - $589.95
  • Hooker® - Super Competition™ Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers
    Hooker®Super Competition™ Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # 83924410
    Chevy Malibu 1981, Super Competition™ Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers by Hooker®. Header Style: Long Tube. All necessary hardware included for a complete installation. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for...
    Light weight & sturdy 18 gauge tubing5/16” machined flanges for a perfect seal
    $672.95 - $1,149.95
  • Hooker® - Super Competition™ Steel Silver Metallic Ceramic Coated Short Tube Block Hugger Exhaust Headers
    Hooker®Super Competition™ Steel Silver Metallic Ceramic Coated Short Tube Block Hugger Exhaust Headers
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    # mpn4564009506
    Chevy Malibu 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Super Competition™ Steel Silver Metallic Ceramic Coated Short Tube Block Hugger Exhaust Headers by Hooker®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.625". Collector Outlet Diameter: 2.5". Color: Silver. Header...
    Designed for optimal performanceIndustry’s best welds for durability
    $617.95
  • Milodon® - Header Bolts
    Milodon®Header Bolts
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    # mpn358950626
    Chevy Malibu 3.8L / 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L with Chevy Small Block Engine 1981, Header Bolts by Milodon®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Milodon product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of...
    Painstakingly designed to meet your racing needsState-of-the-art manufacturing technology
    $12.95
  • Moroso® - Aluminum Header Flange Kit
    Moroso®Aluminum Header Flange Kit
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    # mpn358582413
    Chevy Malibu 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Aluminum Header Flange Kit by Moroso®. With this quality part backed by a great price, you can enjoy your vehicle so much more than you thought was possible. This Moroso part is specifically...
    Aluminum plates simplify the task of matching exhaust ports to large tube, dual flange headers on enginesOnly 3/8" thick to save weight
    $151.99
  • Mr. Gasket® - Header Bolt Set
    Mr. Gasket®Header Bolt Set
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    # 231225745
    Chevy Malibu 4.4L / 5.0L / 5.7L 1981, Header Bolt Set by Mr. Gasket®. Color: Silver. Header Coating: Uncoated. Whatever exhaust system you install on your engine, whether it’s a set of chromed headers or simply a set of cleaned up...
    Includes a ball-head/hex-key socket-installation tool that makes it easy to get them started410 stainless steel
    $39.95 - $44.95




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