Looking for header recommendations for a 71 454. Would like to hear from anyone running headers today. I have heard horror stories about some that leak etc etc. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Murph

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Murph,
There are several to choose from Hooker,Headman etc... the whole trick to headers is the initial tightening sequence,
treat them like a head bolt pattern start in the center and do a clockwise circle working your way to the outside. The most important thing is don't tighten them fully on the first pass do it in two or three steps, run your motor for about 25 miles and start the procedure all over and you should be good to go for the rest of the summer with no hassles and no leaks.

Use Stage 8 bolts and never worry about them again.

I've had about every brand header over the years, but I've never seen the quality like the Doug's ceramic coated sbc headers that I just bought. they are expensive and heavy, but very well built.

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Steve Molter

68 Malibu,white/black vinyl top,all original sheet metal,406,forged flat tops,Comp XE 284,SportsmanII 72cc heads,Holley 750 vac secondary, Doug's ceramic coated headers,HEI with 6AL,350 trans w/TCI 3400 stall,12 bolt 3.31, Eaton Posi,Cragar SS wheels with BFG drag radials, auto meter guages...shooting for low 12's.................

2000 Harley Deuce, luxury red, big bore kit, thunder header, carb kit, detatchable hard bags, chrome stuff, etc....

I'm running Sanderson Headers, I love them. They have a great look and fit great.

I have the dynomax and they fit great! No scratches dings or dents getting them in either. Best of all their cheap$$$ $135 for mine. There is no doubt the Dougs are superior to the d/m it's just a matter of priority for me. The only thing I would do different I think, is I would have got ceramic coated.

Dan

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71 SS Chevelle
454
M-21
12 Bolt 4:11 Posi
Never say Never
http://hometown.aol.com/ucpglover

I'm happy with my BBC Dynomax ceramic-coated headers. Jeg's has them available.

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Gregg Haskin
72 Chevelle SS
71 Pro Touring Chevelle
ZZ502 Crated RATs in both
TEAM CHEVELLE #726 ACES #4486
“What the heck are all these extra nuts & bolts for?”

My 72 Chevelle SS Restoration Website: www.72ChevelleSS.com (http://www.72ChevelleSS.com)

My 71 Chevelle Pro-Touring restoration website: www.71protouringchevelle.com (http://www.71ProTouringChevelle.com)

swm....where do you get Doug headers????

Murph

If you want to make some extra steam, consider STEP headers. Davis make them and a few others.

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Paul Schultz in Lake Worth FL
1970 SS 454 LS-5/M40
2000 Horton 7.23@182 in 1/4 mile dragster Oh-yeaa

They are actually "Doug Thorley" headers and you can look into them here: http://www.thorleyheaders.com/

Dan

Actually Thorleys belongs to his ex-wife. His new brand is just called Dougs.
Sell them at Original Parts Group. Nice headers.

www.dougsheaders.com (http://www.dougsheaders.com)

I dont have any yet but plan on getting some this summer. I have installed a number of sets and they are just plan awsome, well worth the $$.

BTW Doug just moved into a new shop and is just getting stuff going, he just got the ok from the city to start moving last Tuesday and should be up and rolling soon. Thorley's are pretty much the same thing but they are no longer making new products just building.

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*Chris Mellow
*1970 Chevelle Malibu (http://www.geocities.com/cwmellow)
*402BB/TH350 Pearl Blue, Chrome Ralleys
*God Bless America

[This message has been edited by C.W.Mellow (edited 01-16-2003).]

I have to vote for Doug's as well. I have them on my '70 El Camino with a BBC and I can't say enough good things about them.

They are just a great header. Great fitment and even better construction.

Go Doug's and forget about every other brand out there.

Just my thoughts.

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