small block headers question
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If you guys had to choose between Tubular Automotive and TTI 1-7/8 headers for a street car that ill take to the track every once in a while, what rout would ya go?
Used ceramic coated Tubular auto slip tube headers in really good shape, but Ill have to run adapters,
Bite the bullet and go with 1 7/8 TTI headers???
difference is around 480 bucks if I go the TTI way
Asking because Ive had bad luck in the past with adapters.
Also know nothing about the Tubular auto stuff. I did call the company and they are really cool and gave me good info, but I didn't ask him how his compare to TTI that's not a fair question to ask a guy abut a competitor.
Kasey
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Re: small block headers question
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Had a buddy who had the tubular auto 1 7/8 headers on a 408 in a 72 Demon. They didnt fit too bad. If its the ones i am thinking, one tube on the driver side slid out( slip fit)
69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.60 at 103.90 1/8
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Re: small block headers question
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I have ran Tubular Automotive headers for years, bought a used set, a new set years ago and am getting ready to buy a new set. I was thinking about the TTIs but heard fit isn't the greatest and they are just to expensive. With the Tubular Automotive headers I have plates for W2 heads and regular heads like an X or J head etc. Mine are 1 7/8 with a 3 1/2 collector
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Re: small block headers question
[Re: Moparnut426]
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12/26/17 05:09 PM
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Hey guys, anybody note how high up the collectors are underneath on the TA ones. Is there good ground clearance.
69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.60 at 103.90 1/8
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Yes mine have the tabs to bolt the tubes together, mine are just plain worn out from being apart so many times for engine swaps etc.
68 Dart 410 / 904 92 D150 original owner 21 Ram 1500 Quad Cab, Big Horn , Hemi ,4x4 23 Audi Q5 16 Honda HRV
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Re: small block headers question
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B3442W5... I’m out of town right now so I can’t give you any measurements. I’ll be back the end of the week and will post then. Cool. Just want to be able to hook bullets up to them and keep them tight to the undercarriage.
69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, 10.40 @127 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.60 at 103.90 1/8
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Re: small block headers question
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Why no love for the 1 7/8 Hedmen headers?
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Why no love for the 1 7/8 Hedmen headers? I think those are the headers you have to cut a hole in the fender well for the 7-8 tubes.
Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
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Why no love for the 1 7/8 Hedmen headers? I think those are the headers you have to cut a hole in the fender well for the 7-8 tubes. I have a saw and torches they can borrow. And a 4 pound hammer if they use the Milidon oil pan. LOL
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Re: small block headers question
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I can't do a comparison on the headers but I do know my stepped TTI Headers fit my car with no problems. Mine have the slip on pipe for for number 7 Cyl but I have never needed to take it off during standard engine and transmission services. They slide right in from the bottom and bolt right up. If and when my wear out I will get the exact same headers again. My 2cents
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Why no love for the 1 7/8 Hedmen headers? I think those are the headers you have to cut a hole in the fender well for the 7-8 tubes. I have a saw and torches they can borrow. And a 4 pound hammer if they use the Milidon oil pan. LOL My Supercomps are for a full bodied car that fit with tortion bars, not a fender well header
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I have TTI 1 7/8 with W2s in an A body. They fit great, tight but great. They mention in the instructions that you need to jack the car up to install. What they do not mention is that you have to jack the car up really really really high lol.
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I had the TTI step headers in the Scamp and they fit real well. I swapped those out for the Hedman 1 7/8, these come in pieces and one tube goes thru each fire wall/ Swapped the TTI's into the Duster and and a real goof it there too
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the supercomps hit EVERYTHING!!!
I have never heard this. I have Hooker SuperComps but they are only 1 3/4 primaries. Should be easy fit if they fit like the ones I have seen....? Are there bigger SuperComps than 5115s?
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the supercomps hit EVERYTHING!!! I have never heard this. I have Hooker SuperComps but they are only 1 3/4 primaries. Should be easy fit if they fit like the ones I have seen....? Are there bigger SuperComps than 5115s? We had 2 inch SuperComps for stock and W2 heads. All headers are a PIA but I these are at the bottom of my list for fitment. Even after you do everything needed to get them to fit they still were very difficult to get on. The last time I took them off I swore it would be the last time. Bill
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Why no love for the 1 7/8 Hedmen headers? I think those are the headers you have to cut a hole in the fender well for the 7-8 tubes. I have a saw and torches they can borrow. And a 4 pound hammer if they use the Milidon oil pan. LOL I have the Hedmans and like them a lot. The holes in the fenderwell are no big deal and can easily be done so they don't look like a hack job. The Milodon pans do take some work though, I have two that I have cut the sides out and welded new scaloped pieces in to clear the tubes. I bought Hedmans because Ryan johnson told me that on an engine like my 408 they made more power on a dyno than TTI's, IIRC 30-35 hp.
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