Which brand of 1-3/4 headers for a sbc fit the best?
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As long as you don't have raised exhaust ports on your heads the Hedman elite would be a good bet. That's what I'm changing to from hookers for a BB
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Hvae the Dougs D369
DS fits perfect.
PS i had to dimple the tube that runs by the lower a arm so it didnt hit also by where the tube passes by the crossmember allllmost touches the brake line
I ground on the steering column just in case they hit like my old hookers did...they are clear.
Plugs are easy to get to except for 5...kind of tough 7 is an ever living nightmare
Starter is next to impossible to get to due to the tube coming close to the pan then back out. To do it over again Id cut that U out and put a straight.
If you have a stock type pan oil fileter is easy to get to
7 qt pan makes it tougher....scattershield youll have to loosed the header to get the filter out and use a short pf454 or wix equiv. Ground clearance is excellent. Hookers arent much different
Unless youre convinced you need 1-3/4 do yourself a favor and get some 1-5/8 your life will be SO much easier.
youtube 1355550 look at walkaround vid to see how they look.
DS fits perfect.
PS i had to dimple the tube that runs by the lower a arm so it didnt hit also by where the tube passes by the crossmember allllmost touches the brake line
I ground on the steering column just in case they hit like my old hookers did...they are clear.
Plugs are easy to get to except for 5...kind of tough 7 is an ever living nightmare
Starter is next to impossible to get to due to the tube coming close to the pan then back out. To do it over again Id cut that U out and put a straight.
If you have a stock type pan oil fileter is easy to get to
7 qt pan makes it tougher....scattershield youll have to loosed the header to get the filter out and use a short pf454 or wix equiv. Ground clearance is excellent. Hookers arent much different
Unless youre convinced you need 1-3/4 do yourself a favor and get some 1-5/8 your life will be SO much easier.
youtube 1355550 look at walkaround vid to see how they look.
I have Sandersons on my 383 in a '64, they don't use gaskets, fit great, easy install. Only issue I had was that I needed to dimple 1 tube for the #5 plug. I've had the starter off and had to pull both headers at one time for suspension related work. They are pricey though.
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My 1 3/4 full length hooker super comps fit, but they don't go in or out without lifting the engine a little, the starter has to go on/off with the passenger header, and I have to go under the car to get the plug for #7. I guess you can say they fit since the hammer wasn't needed.
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Stainless Works headers fit my 67 El Camino great, plenty of room for the oil filter and starter, plus the wide Moroso road race oil pan I had. Work best with straight plug heads, I did have to dent one tube for the angle plug heads I had. They fit better with the LT1 I put in there next, which had angle plug heads but the angle is less than the Victor Jrs on the first engine.
http://www.stainlessworks.net/products/headers/chevy-chevelle-small-block-1964-67-headers.html
You can see them on my car here
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http://www.stainlessworks.net/products/headers/chevy-chevelle-small-block-1964-67-headers.html
You can see them on my car here
Those look nice, but are pretty pricey. Thanks!Stainless Works headers fit my 67 El Camino great, plenty of room for the oil filter and starter, plus the wide Moroso road race oil pan I had. Work best with straight plug heads, I did have to dent one tube for the angle plug heads I had. They fit better with the LT1 I put in there next, which had angle plug heads but the angle is less than the Victor Jrs on the first engine.
http://www.stainlessworks.net/products/headers/chevy-chevelle-small-block-1964-67-headers.html
You can see them on my car here
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I ran into the same thing with my Trick Flow heads. Of all the headers I've had on small blocks for the past 40 years, these are the hardest to get in/out of the car even when removing/replacing the motor.
I'm going to get a set of Patriot Clippster H8021 mid length for my Fast Burn 385. It has angled plugs. And I want ground clearance. Going into a 72 Elky. I hope they work because IMO the choices are limited if you don't want full length or shorty headers.
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Yea, they aren't cheap, but were the only headers that fit with the wide road race oil pan I had.
DrPepper,
How did you like the fitment on these? I am also thinking about installing them on my 71 GMC Sprint
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