[1967 chevelle malibu]

Thanks for the pics, how do they fit ? Do they hit anything in engine compartment?

 

[70 nialator]

You're welcome - See post 9, they fit better than anything I've ever used on a SBC.

 

[1967 chevelle malibu]

Are yours coated, did you buy them coated? What part # are thoes?

 

[70 nialator]

They were coated but I repainted them with VHT Flame Proof Ceramic coating rated for temps 1300 to 2000 degree without discoloring. I love it!

Hedman 68290 xhaust Header Tube Size 1 5/8" Coll 3" SBC 262-400
Summit Racing Part Number:HED-68290

VHT SP106 FlameProof Coating Flat Silver Paint Can - 11 oz 10 to 15 each can.

 

[guitargeak99]

They were coated but I repainted them with VHT Flame Proof Ceramic coating rated for temps 1300 to 2000 degree without discoloring. I love it

Off topic - Why did you paint those coated headers?

 

[Aaron]

They were probably steel and uncoated.

Darren and Dave have the same headers, Gary. Hedmans.

 

[70 nialator]

Because I got them used, from a friend that went twin turbo and they where only used 4 times. In his 65 they had to remove a tube to get them in and then had tabs to bolt it back in place. On a 70 this is not necessary and I hated it. So I cut the stupid leaking tabs off, welded it the tube back in place and made them look pretty again.

 

[1967 chevelle malibu]

I am going to use the Headman elite header 68298, Thrush 2.5" pipes 89023, Accel shorty plugs. Dosent look like I'll have time till next year to do this. Thanks for the input on this selection. I'll post more when I get parts & time.

 

[72LS3Z27]

I had used Hedmans plain steel shortys when my 67 had its 283.
Those fit extremely well,and went in from the top on both sides in a few minutes.
The only thing I had to remove was the plugs,and they were never an issue when installed.

 

[1967 chevelle malibu]

Can anyone post a picture of drivers side smallblock with Headman headers. The ones that the #1 tube is on the outside of header Assy. They seem to fit best,

 

[1967 chevelle malibu]

Bump, anyone have headman headers on a small block. I need a driver side picture of engine compartment

 

[ChevelleFan70]

Here you go, pics of both sides. Hedman 68290 in a 69.

-Dave

 

[1967 chevelle malibu]

Thanks for the pics. They look to fit good. Did you use the shorty Accel plugs?

 

[ChevelleFan70]

They do fit very nicely. No shorty plugs required, just regular ones.

-Dave

 

[70 nialator]

A few more in case you are not convinced....

 

[1967 chevelle malibu]

Nice! I can take the short plugs & new plug wire set off my wish list at Summit. Did you use the supplied gaskets or get something better?

 

[Two Lane]

Best fitting headers for mild street SB = Hedman

Use the soft crushable-fit header & collector gaskets
& the one-piece locking bolts for both. No leaks ever.

 

[nitrofox]

Darren, How long has that paint been on them and how is it holding up? The HTC coating is nice ,but seems to develop rust after 2-3 years and adds substantially to the price. It's easier to "clearance" a set of $200 headers than $450 ones.

 

[1967 chevelle malibu]

I took the pictures y'all sent out to my car. I have a Classic Auto Air AC in it now, the compressor bracket mounts off #2 cyl. rear & #4 cyl. front exhaust manifold bolts. With headers I would need a 3-4" long bolt & spacers with headers. I think having that much weight hanging off two bolts sticking 3-4" out would be a vibration with AC on. They make a bracket for the alt that looks like it should work. Anyone have aftermarket AC with headers?

 

[70 nialator]

Jeff, about 1 year now, but they are mostly coated under that with the exception of where I welded them. I don't expect that engine to last 3 years anyway, I drive hard.

Gary, the trick is to sleeve the longer bolt, look at my power steering pump, front driver side. No issues at all.