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Best header for Volare with 440 #1079836
09/21/11 02:18 PM
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I have recently swapped a 440 in my 1980 Volare and was hoping someone can tell me what brand of header will fit without major dents to the pipes. I tried a used set of Hooker Super Comps.and they hit passenger side inner fender well and on the drivers side the rear pipe would have to be beat halfway closed to clear the steering coupler.If anyone here has made this swap what header did you use? Thank you.

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: GenoVol] #1079837
09/21/11 02:59 PM
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there really none, the ones i used where b body bb headers i had to move 2 tubes on drivers side, passenger side worked real well

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: GenoVol] #1079838
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Call TTi to see if they have any suggestions. I don't know of a header made for that application but the guys at TTi might have an idea if anything exists.

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: AndyF] #1079839
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I checked with TTI and they didn't have any suggestions either. Thanx for the reply.

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: dennismopar73] #1079840
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I was hoping for a easier fix but I'll keep that option in mind. Thanx for your reply

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: GenoVol] #1079841
09/21/11 07:26 PM
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2" tti b body headers on my volare fit with no issues with a rb

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: GenoVol] #1079842
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Mopar Action did an article on this years ago. They used B body headers, don't remember the brand. They put an extra joint in the steering shaft.

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: forphorty] #1079843
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I welded a tube on mine to extend the shaft for a non ps gearbox I put on, so that wasn't an issue for me.

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: forphorty] #1079844
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Mopar Action did an article on this years ago. They used B body headers, don't remember the brand. They put an extra joint in the steering shaft.




Hooker "competition" headers...... NOT "super competition headers". B body. I used the "super comps" on my Mirada and it tooks some work.

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: forphorty] #1079845
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Thank you for the help.

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: J_BODY] #1079846
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Thanks for the tip, didn't think about Hooker "Comps"

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: GenoVol] #1079847
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We just installed a pair of Hooker 1 7/8s A Body fenderwell headers.Once you get back part of the inner fenderwell cut they fit and take no time to install.


If the MODS did their job I would not be hitting the notify MOD button. LOL
Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: slippery440] #1079848
09/22/11 10:52 PM
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2in A-body from TTI.Fit better in the F-body then an A-body,LOL

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: 8secDart] #1079849
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Is that with a RB engine in the Volare ? Thanks

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: GenoVol] #1079850
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I have recently swapped a 440 in my 1980 Volare and was hoping someone can tell me what brand of header will fit without major dents to the pipes. I tried a used set of Hooker Super Comps.and they hit passenger side inner fender well and on the drivers side the rear pipe would have to be beat halfway closed to clear the steering coupler.If anyone here has made this swap what header did you use? Thank you.



A 440 is a RB engine

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Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: gtx69] #1079851
09/24/11 01:29 AM
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I have done both.Low deck with Indy heads and 440 with stock heads.I see no problem with any combo.

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: 8secDart] #1079852
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Thanks to all for the replies, you've been very helpful.

Re: Best header for Volare with 440 [Re: slippery440] #1079853
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We just installed a pair of Hooker 1 7/8s A Body fenderwell headers.Once you get back part of the inner fenderwell cut they fit and take no time to install.


Do you have any pics of the areas that need to be cut? Thanks in advance.







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