Re: Big block A-body guy's
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I loved my Headman fender wells. shortish 2" tubes and long collector. I know that's not what you want but I think you should consider
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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We ran McCandles (Pro Parts) for years. I really liked them but, they do have 1 tube outside the frame on one side and 2 on the other. thats not an issue as my Hedman smallblock header's have a single tube that is on the outside on each side.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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I ran fenderwell supercomps for years and finally built a set of custom fenderwell headers in 2.250 Did you test to see the power diff?
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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No way I'd have in chassis headers on a big block a body that still had torsion bars. Been real happy with hookers on a 470 with Indy heads. Easy to work on and easy to take off. However I would like to see a set of in chassis headers on a big block a body without torsion bars.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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No way I'd have in chassis headers on a big block a body that still had torsion bars. Been real happy with hookers on a 470 with Indy heads. Easy to work on and easy to take off. However I would like to see a set of in chassis headers on a big block a body without torsion bars. no torsion bars here, took them off a long time ago and switched to coilovers,no motormounts either have front plate, still have stock K member with Cap auto upper and lower controll arms but still have stock steering,,but thats another post.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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Bill, in my opinion there's only one way to do it right since you don't have torsion bars or motor mounts and that is to have them custom made to fit your car. That's what I'll do next time for sure. Another option would be to find a set of TTI 2 1/8" step headers to test fit in your car.
I've used TTI 2" underchassis headers, ProParts 2" and MadDog 2" and they were all just a huge pain with torsion bars and inner fenders.
The Hedman fenderwell headers that Sixpackgut mentioned are something that I always wanted to try as they made more power than anything else on several cars that I read about.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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The Hedman fenderwell headers that Sixpackgut mentioned are something that I always wanted to try as they made more power than anything else on several cars that I read about.
If you run the hedman fender well headers don't you also run into tire clearance issues where a taller tire will hit plus you can't make Sharp turns without them rubbing. I'm not sure just asking
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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What headers are you running? I want to run the between the frame rail's style but don't see many options other than TTI or making them,,pic's and link's if you got them. If I remember right,,you don't have inner fender panels. The TTI's are CLOSE to just about anything. Not having inner fenders and no torsion bars would be a big +. You know my car,,all original front suspension/torsion bars/steering/inner fender wells/etc......it takes 4 hours to get the starter off and 4 hours to get it back on with the TTI's. Mine is an RB with Indy EZ-1 heads,,,your low block 'may' be better or worse. You ain't gonna' like the extra work/time involved with an A body/B/RB engine combination!! You'll enjoy the power, but the work required in routine maintenance is making me want to go back to a B body car.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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1000 dollars plus parts and a local Pittsburgh area guy can fix you right up Bill.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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I have original ProParts on my Cuda and hate them. First off they are too small for my engine and are costing me power. Also, it is a PIA to work on anything near them. That said, I am running a 4 speed with Z-Bar, and engine is set back about 1". I am running a low deck 496 with 440-1 heads.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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The Hedman fenderwell headers that Sixpackgut mentioned are something that I always wanted to try as they made more power than anything else on several cars that I read about.
If you run the hedman fender well headers don't you also run into tire clearance issues where a taller tire will hit plus you can't make Sharp turns without them rubbing. I'm not sure just asking Yes we have them on a Aussie A Body and they rub before you get to full lock, not real big problem on a part time street/drag car. Headman
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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Pro Part chassis headers on the 67 Barracuda, had to dent 1 tube a little as the cross link hit. Also had to cut back the outer steering column tube to the firewall for clearance. This is a major issue as the tube end has a retainer that keeps the 2 piece steering shaft connected into the steering box coupler. Surprise after 10 years of 130MPH 1/4 mile passes I lost steering pulling into my pit area.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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Up until this last weekend...I had only run Hooker fenderwell headers on both race cars and street cars with BBs installed. Jumped off the deep end last week and installed a set of TTIs under chassis headers on a low deck in a 74 stock suspension Duster. Positives: things are a work of art, fit perfectly, did not have to dent one tube, good access to header bolts and ok access to Eddy headed angle plugs, are they tight...oh yeah...putting them on was a symphony of things that had to all happen at once, in order, install trans and converter, lay headers in engine comp, lower eng, lay starter on headers, lower engine some more, arrange headers and starter to fit between steering/suspension/engine/inner fenders as you continue to lower engine, bolt up trans and converter, install starter nose in trans, snug headers to heads, bolt up starter, bolt up headers... Perfect...lol, oh yeah, mini starter is quite trapped, starter change, if needed will be an adventure but honestly isn't that true with most headers? Since it is a full time street car we wanted "cleaner" looking exhaust...so we'll see how it goes.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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Just curious... how close are the Hedman headers to being equal length primary tubes.. with their design I would think they could make them right on for equal length
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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Just curious... how close are the Hedman headers to being equal length primary tubes.. with their design I would think they could make them right on for equal length Very, very close to equal @ 36" length and IMO way better than the Hooker's with 43" primary length. All around quality is much better also.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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look good Al, are these one's you guy's made?
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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A few years ago..In DC so do not have access to many pics here. Just lots of time to surf the net BTW those are all in the frame. The drivers side looks like it goes over rail but does not. It has two donuts to turn it out and then directly back in and under inside the frame rail
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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I'm using the Pro Parts headers. This is my second set in about 30+ years. Original set we got thru Herb McCandless,new set thru Bob Mazzolini. The new Pro Parts style are made for Bob by TTI. They are very nice quality and better tubing.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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The Hedman fenderwell headers that Sixpackgut mentioned are something that I always wanted to try as they made more power than anything else on several cars that I read about.
If you run the hedman fender well headers don't you also run into tire clearance issues where a taller tire will hit plus you can't make Sharp turns without them rubbing. I'm not sure just asking Yes we have them on a Aussie A Body and they rub before you get to full lock, not real big problem on a part time street/drag car. Headman My buddy's car had a set just like those on his dart back in the late 70s, called, Headers by Ed, fit better than the hookers and more tire clearance. Changed plugs from underneath
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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FWIW I have used Pro Parts and TTI BB A body headers and IMO they both leave a lot to be desired. IMO it is worth they expense of getting headers built.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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What I have tested, the Hookers are good for tq but limit peak power somewhat, the primaries are extremely long. TTI's are a pain, there really isn't room for underchassis headers, never used the Hedmans, have built my own fenderwells. The shock towers can be chopped and the top ends of the shocks moved outside for a little more room, and pushing the firewall a little back behind the wheels gives you enough room not to limit the tire size.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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no, not with a 26" tire. I am going to a 28" so I will see. can u send me a pic of the headers installed
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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You want stainless or steel? lol Hey he is going Big so go stainless - he has a budget (an unlimited budget) I heard this story before! Yes you have ---- where do you think I got it from
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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You want stainless or steel? lol Hey he is going Big so go stainless - he has a budget (an unlimited budget) I heard this story before! Yes you have ---- where do you think I got it from Where the heck you guy's getting your info from!!
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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I've got that kit to build 2" headers, Bill. I don't know if they'd be any good but we can try something. You want them between the frame rails, all the same length tubes, good clearance for easy spark plug removal and easy to get the bolts out...in an A Body? Sounds easy.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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I've got that kit to build 2" headers, Bill. I don't know if they'd be any good but we can try something. You want them between the frame rails, all the same length tubes, good clearance for easy spark plug removal and easy to get the bolts out...in an A Body? Sounds easy. sound's about right,,,oh and don't forget easy installation with no loss of knuckle meat.LOL
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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I've got that kit to build 2" headers, Bill. I don't know if they'd be any good but we can try something. You want them between the frame rails, all the same length tubes, good clearance for easy spark plug removal and easy to get the bolts out...in an A Body? Sounds easy. sound's about right,,,oh and don't forget easy installation with no loss of knuckle meat.LOL I have to remove my engine plate to get the headers off in my new small tire car. Those STOCK firewall rules make things tough. LOL At least he was able to weld the collectors on so I don't have to buy those silly cable systems.
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Re: Big block A-body guy's
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We usually have to make a wrench for the plugs but otherwise they are somewhat pain free. Slip on collectors and install and removal is easy
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