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440 headers #1511950
10/03/13 05:44 PM
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Has anyone used the OBX brand long tube headers on an E body

Re: 440 headers [Re: scottyb1955] #1511951
10/03/13 08:37 PM
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never heard of them..


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Re: 440 headers [Re: 340SHORTY] #1511952
10/03/13 08:58 PM
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I haven't seen them offered for E-bodies yet.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Header-Exhau...r#ht_3098wt_812


Re: 440 headers [Re: KillerBee] #1511953
10/03/13 10:10 PM
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Wow those are some beefy headers. Never heard of the name brand but thick flanges and 16 gauge tubing. Maybe a nice cost efficient alternative to TTI.


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Re: 440 headers [Re: 2boltmain] #1511954
10/03/13 11:24 PM
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Never heard of OBX before but the rear tube on the drivers side is bent pretty much the same way the old Doug Thorley (not Dougs) headers are bent.

Re: 440 headers [Re: KillerBee] #1511955
10/03/13 11:32 PM
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They look very similer to the design of the El cheapo Headman headers but look alot beefier.

Are they Rusting already in the pics?

Re: 440 headers [Re: Sport440] #1511956
10/04/13 09:48 AM
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Quote:

They look very similer to the design of the El cheapo Headman headers but look alot beefier.

Are they Rusting already in the pics?





I don't think they are rusting. The ad says they are 304 stainless steel. They look like a bargain to me, if they fit well.

It seems they also make a Big Block shorty:
http://www.amazon.com/OBX-Header-Engine-Shorty-Hugger/dp/B001UFVCNI


Plus, it looks like there may be better deals than ebay out there:

http://www.ssaccessories.com/servlet/the-1790/OBX-Steel-Exhaust-Header/Detail

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Re: 440 headers [Re: TooMany62s] #1511957
10/04/13 02:39 PM
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I have their "shorties" on my green truck. That is all that I could find that would fit. But they do seem pretty well made. Been on for two years now. No problems.


1957 Dodge truck, Snakeskin Green with a little stroker motor. 1964 Plymouth Savoy wagon ( my new project)
Re: 440 headers [Re: rattler] #1511958
10/04/13 09:59 PM
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I have their "shorties" on my green truck. That is all that I could find that would fit. But they do seem pretty well made. Been on for two years now. No problems.



How are they holding up ??? Any fitment/cosmetic issues ??? I know they're stainless but just wondering about the areas close to the welds...

Re: 440 headers [Re: screamindriver] #1511959
10/04/13 10:07 PM
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Holding up great so far. The plug boots are close, but none have burned yet. I ran 3 inch pipes from the collectors on back.

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1957 Dodge truck, Snakeskin Green with a little stroker motor. 1964 Plymouth Savoy wagon ( my new project)
Re: 440 headers [Re: rattler] #1511960
10/04/13 10:11 PM
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Thanks...And they do look really good in there...

Re: 440 headers [Re: rattler] #1511961
10/05/13 10:35 AM
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Holding up great so far. The plug boots are close, but none have burned yet. I ran 3 inch pipes from the collectors on back.





Rattler that engine and bay is very pleasing to the eyes!!!!


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Re: 440 headers [Re: 2boltmain] #1511962
10/05/13 02:12 PM
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Thanks, I would have preferred to run long tube headers, but there just isn't much room around the frame and lower control arms. I don't think I give up too much horsepower with this setup.


1957 Dodge truck, Snakeskin Green with a little stroker motor. 1964 Plymouth Savoy wagon ( my new project)






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