Posted By: 471b1dart
building headers - 08/14/11 06:19 PM
looking for some advice on building a set of headers for my dart , its a round tube chassie car with struts , 471 with b1bs heads thanks
building headers
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: building headers - 08/14/11 07:16 PM
What would you like to know
Posted By: POS Dakota
Re: building headers - 08/14/11 08:41 PM
Show us how you do it mike.
I know you know how to build them...got any pics of details?
Examples of your work?
I know you know how to build them...got any pics of details?
Examples of your work?
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: building headers - 08/14/11 08:52 PM
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Show us how you do it mike.
I know you know how to build them...got any pics of details?
Examples of your work?
This is a set for my W-9... this is a 3 step
Posted By: 471b1dart
Re: building headers - 08/14/11 09:27 PM
nice work!! not really sure where to start, what should I use for primary pipe size?? do you use some thing to mock up with first??
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: building headers - 08/14/11 09:40 PM
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nice work!! not really sure where to start, what should I use for primary pipe size?? do you use some thing to mock up with first??
PM me and I'll give you a list of specs I need and
I'll run your engine through my header program
Posted By: BobR
Re: building headers - 08/15/11 03:20 PM
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nice work!! not really sure where to start, what should I use for primary pipe size?? do you use some thing to mock up with first??
PM me and I'll give you a list of specs I need and
I'll run your engine through my header program
You guys who can build headers on cars are my heros. I can do almost everything else but that. I tried once and ended up with a mess. That's a skill that I truly admire-and have no problem paying for.
Posted By: CrAzYMoPaRGuY
Re: building headers - 08/15/11 03:41 PM
Went on to make the exhaust too...
Posted By: Charger VJ RB
Re: building headers - 08/15/11 04:33 PM
Here is some fun videos to watch, they make it look so easy 
http://www.stainlessheaders.com/headerfabrication
http://www.stainlessheaders.com/headerfabrication
Posted By: RT540
Re: building headers - 08/15/11 05:33 PM
I built these from a Hedman headders weld-up kit, saved me some time. Had b1bs heads on the 540 at that time.
Had to cut up some of the tubes to get the collector where I wanted.
Size is 2 1/4"
Had to cut up some of the tubes to get the collector where I wanted.
Size is 2 1/4"
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: building headers - 08/15/11 05:41 PM
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nice work!! not really sure where to start, what should I use for primary pipe size?? do you use some thing to mock up with first??
PM me and I'll give you a list of specs I need and
I'll run your engine through my header program
You guys who can build headers on cars are my heros. I can do almost everything else but that. I tried once and ended up with a mess. That's a skill that I truly admire-and have no problem paying for.
Its sorta like doing puzzles... the ones I made(but
have made alot of headers) are within .1 on total
length of each other
Posted By: POS Dakota
Re: building headers - 08/16/11 05:20 PM
Those are all some really nice examples.
Mike your headers are AWESOME. Great work!
I've always been afraid to attempt this but I guess I need to jump in and start somewhere.
They really look just like any top shelf header once coated too.
I have a dakota and headers are hard to find. I have mids right now and want to do a set of long tubes eventually.
DIY can save a lot in this area.
Mike your headers are AWESOME. Great work!
I've always been afraid to attempt this but I guess I need to jump in and start somewhere.
They really look just like any top shelf header once coated too.
I have a dakota and headers are hard to find. I have mids right now and want to do a set of long tubes eventually.
DIY can save a lot in this area.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: building headers - 08/16/11 06:48 PM
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Those are all some really nice examples.
Mike your headers are AWESOME. Great work!
I've always been afraid to attempt this but I guess I need to jump in and start somewhere.
They really look just like any top shelf header once coated too.
I have a dakota and headers are hard to find. I have mids right now and want to do a set of long tubes eventually.
DIY can save a lot in this area.
Thanks
Headers are fairly easy to do... most of the time
its about getting them to fit the area allowed and
be able to get them in and out and still try to keep
them equal length... some times you have to give
up something to get them to fit and most times thats
the equal length
Posted By: 471b1dart
Re: building headers - 08/17/11 12:30 AM
tried to pm you but not sure it went thru MR P
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: building headers - 08/17/11 12:37 AM
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tried to pm you but not sure it went thru MR P
It did I sent some stuff back
Posted By: 471b1dart
Re: building headers - 08/17/11 12:43 AM
ok thanks