Re: Cheap Headers
[Re: johnfin]
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12/18/13 01:55 AM
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I had Hedmans on my 71 RR 383 with PS. Good fit with no interference problems..
I am truckless..
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Re: Cheap Headers
[Re: johnfin]
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12/18/13 07:29 AM
12/18/13 07:29 AM
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I used Doug's headers on mine. I was originally looking at the less expensive headers as well. But after comparing them all from Summit brand up to TTI, Dougs were the best all around IMO. They have the same really thick, antiwarp phalanges that the TTI's have, and the same thick gauge steel for the pipes, they fit just as well as the the TTI's, which is miles ahead of the cheaper ones, and go above the suspension unlike the cheapies, they dont hang low and hit/scrape the ground, and they cost significantly less than the TTI's. Install was very easy, unlike the cheaper headers. I didnt have to take any of my suspension apart. I have and automatic with power steering and I didn't have to disconnect any of the steering components. The passenger side went in from the bottom with no problems, and the driver side required loosening the motor mount and slightly elevating that side of the motor with a floor jack and a piece of wood that reached up to the pan rail. I also removed both torsion bars for the install. The extra headache saved by not having to undo the suspension, not having to jack up the passenger side of the motor, not having the suspension travel between the pipes, not having to make a single ding anywhere, and not having to disconnect any of the steering components, etc...saved me tons of time. And as an added bonus I can R&R my mini starter without touching the the headers. I dont know about a stock starter because my mini was already installed before the headers. roe
1971 Plymouth Satellite 408/904 8 3/4 3.23 SG
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Re: Cheap Headers
[Re: roe]
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12/18/13 09:50 AM
12/18/13 09:50 AM
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I hear blackjack makes a nice fitting cheap header....
526 cubes of angry wedge, pushbutton shifted, 9 passenger killer!
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Re: Cheap Headers
[Re: johnfin]
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12/18/13 08:46 PM
12/18/13 08:46 PM
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According to the Doug's site, cant run them if you have an auto with column shift, which I have.
Thats what I saw too, when I ordered mine, but was assured by the guy that I ordered from that it would work. And it did, fit like a glove, no problems, no close spots, nada. And I have a column shift auto as well.
1971 Plymouth Satellite 408/904 8 3/4 3.23 SG
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Re: Cheap Headers
[Re: johnfin]
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12/19/13 10:18 AM
12/19/13 10:18 AM
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Mr.Yuck
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Not enough dumb comments...yet
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These are the Summit racing headers, they fit well and I didn't have to bend or ding anything. Just take your time, get the car up and the engine up and they will go in fine. and it was column shift at the time.
Last edited by Mr.Yuck; 12/19/13 10:20 AM.
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Re: Cheap Headers
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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12/19/13 10:32 AM
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Sale your HP manifolds to make up the gap and buy what you want.
Careful, your character's showing!
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Re: Cheap Headers
[Re: johnfin]
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12/22/13 06:31 AM
12/22/13 06:31 AM
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I looked at sites like Jegs and Summit, they had a few from 139 to 175 so I just piked around 165. Only problem is they wont work with power steering. I have some HP cast exhaust manifolds but dont really want to use them.
You are joking, right? WHY? What the hell do you expect to increase? Per dollar wise, Head aches, fitment issues, burnt plug wires, exhaust leaks, starter fitment issues/burn out. SERIOUSLY? What the hell do you expect to increase? What is your primary goal? Do you realize that headers actuall only increase HP by maybe ten or fifteen over stock? and THAT does not include Factory HP manifolds? Factory manifolds are almost as good as headers, with out all the hassles. WHAT on Gods GREEN EARTH makes you want to swap them out for HEADERS? Are you crazy? Seriously. You will never ever ever see any increase on a street motor. You will invite yourself open to a host of problems with headers. WHY? Why would anyone make this boneheaded move? If you want noise, get some Flowmaster Mufflers and be done with it. You can't possibly be serious. READ UP ON IT.
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Re: Cheap Headers
[Re: bambi]
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12/22/13 12:03 PM
12/22/13 12:03 PM
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I looked at sites like Jegs and Summit, they had a few from 139 to 175 so I just piked around 165. Only problem is they wont work with power steering. I have some HP cast exhaust manifolds but dont really want to use them.
You are joking, right? WHY? What the hell do you expect to increase? Per dollar wise, Head aches, fitment issues, burnt plug wires, exhaust leaks, starter fitment issues/burn out. SERIOUSLY? What the hell do you expect to increase? What is your primary goal? Do you realize that headers actuall only increase HP by maybe ten or fifteen over stock? and THAT does not include Factory HP manifolds? Factory manifolds are almost as good as headers, with out all the hassles. WHAT on Gods GREEN EARTH makes you want to swap them out for HEADERS? Are you crazy? Seriously. You will never ever ever see any increase on a street motor. You will invite yourself open to a host of problems with headers. WHY? Why would anyone make this boneheaded move? If you want noise, get some Flowmaster Mufflers and be done with it. You can't possibly be serious. READ UP ON IT.
Why don't you tell us how you really feel.
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