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BEST header for a b motered B body???
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04/01/09 11:55 PM
04/01/09 11:55 PM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 180
merrill, wisconsin
voigtspeed
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merrill, wisconsin
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1969 Super B Aprox 550 horse 451 4 speed power steering car street strip. any input on a good header thats not crazy expensive. brand, tube sise, and fit... 
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Re: BEST header for a b motered B body???
[Re: voigtspeed]
#274651
04/02/09 12:48 AM
04/02/09 12:48 AM
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Menomonee Falls
DemonDust
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Menomonee Falls
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I'm sure you know this, but TTI makes an awesome header that fits. But pricey. I have called Sam at TTI and got uncoated headers for around $450 but that was quite some time ago. Just build your own 
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Re: BEST header for a b motered B body???
[Re: 451Mopar]
#274654
04/02/09 08:49 AM
04/02/09 08:49 AM
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St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
David_in_St_Croi
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St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
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Quote:
Most of the smaller tube headers will fit, but the cheap ones usually don't seal very well.
The Hooker 1-7/8" headers I used were good, but if you can afford it the TTIs are much better.
If you are using Edelbrock heads, several headers will not clear the re-located spark plugs. TTI sells headers that fit specific heads like the Edelbrock and B-1 B/S heads.
The Dynomax headers on our 383 70 RR with a 4 speed clear the sparkplugs on the Edelbrock heads better than they clear the sparkplugs on the original heads. However, we have manual steering so I can not confirm or deny the power steering box clearances. The ones we have are ceramic coated that is finally showing signs of wear but that is with daily use, rain or shine in the tropics. We chose them as they were new in a box in the trunk when we go the car. They only come in 1-3/4" tubes as far as I know. I think Summit carries them. They seem to seal okay except for when one of the bolts to the heads vibrated out. They will just barely clear a standard Mopar starter on a 143 tooth flywheel. We now have a RobbMc starter which clears by a mile.
They are a cheaper alternative to the TTI's, which do have an excellent reputation, at least on Moparts.
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