Alternative headers for 2wd D-series small block.
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Well, bit the bullet and went for it. Tried TTi headers on my Little Red Express. Their A-body headers fit like a glove...better than the D-series headers I had on before! A LOT better
1979 Dodge Lil' Red Express - 360 rwhp, 13.2 @ 103mph 1968 Coronet: 318, 2.76, 15.2 @ 92mph! (SOLD) 1976 Valiant: 360, 3.90, 12.90 @ 106 (SOLD) 1989 Shelby CSX #500/500
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Re: Alternative headers for 2wd D-series small block.
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And of course, the best part is there are absolutely no leaks...quieter than even most cars I've seen with stock manifolds
1979 Dodge Lil' Red Express - 360 rwhp, 13.2 @ 103mph 1968 Coronet: 318, 2.76, 15.2 @ 92mph! (SOLD) 1976 Valiant: 360, 3.90, 12.90 @ 106 (SOLD) 1989 Shelby CSX #500/500
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Re: Alternative headers for 2wd D-series small block.
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Thanks...Jim at Kilpatrick's engine and trans (a mopar specialist) was pretty sure they'd fit since he's installed about a 1000 of 'em on cars (but never a D-series). They did great work; I was told it was a pretty straight forward installation too, far easier than most cars My best personal installation was leak-free for ~ 3 months. After that, the "tick-tick-tick" header leaks returned inforce . This was with 1/4 inch thick flange hedman hedder's. I thought I could beat them ..... Better yet, for my application, it feels like more power too! I felt that the 408, 2.08/1.65 valved cnc'd eddy heads/roller cammed engine wanted more than basic 1 5/8th headers. While I wouldn't have minded 1/34 all the way, I actually think how mine is configured, it may make broader power w/ the stepped 1 5/8th-1 3/4 step than a basic 1 3/4 header, even if it gives up a little peak power. Truth be told it could also be because of the new MSD ignition (replacing a mismatched stock unit that had a good ignition curve none-the-less) and the increased traction from the sure-grip diff too...all put together, this truck feels like a different animal. Will still spin them easily at 40mph
1979 Dodge Lil' Red Express - 360 rwhp, 13.2 @ 103mph 1968 Coronet: 318, 2.76, 15.2 @ 92mph! (SOLD) 1976 Valiant: 360, 3.90, 12.90 @ 106 (SOLD) 1989 Shelby CSX #500/500
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Re: Alternative headers for 2wd D-series small block.
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passenger side...
I like the routing better there rather than D-Series headers.
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Re: Alternative headers for 2wd D-series small block.
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what year a-body headers did you use.
I don't have the part# in front of me, but based on the price I paid, it looks like it's the 67-76, so the pretty basic/fit everything tti headers...lol, I guess they really do fit just about everything.
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Re: Alternative headers for 2wd D-series small block.
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I used TTI 360W5ED on my beater 78 Lil Red, got a year out of it before gasket leakage, perfect fit My cousin useed TTI header # 340,on his 79 Lil Red , which from Prince_Valiant description I think there are the one's he used also.
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Re: Alternative headers for 2wd D-series small block.
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interesting.. i happen to have a set of tti and dougs headers out in the shed for a 67-up abody.. just may have to try this with my LRE.. Yep! Me too! I'll be installing my tti's in my d100 once I do the cam swap! Thanks guys!
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Re: Alternative headers for 2wd D-series small block.
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11/27/18 03:41 PM
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Doing a search on header availability and options for my customers 79 Lil Red Express and found this thread. So I guess TTi A-Body small block headers fit fine? Just want to make sure before I buy them.
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Re: Alternative headers for 2wd D-series small block.
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11/27/18 10:10 PM
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I have TTI headers on my M body Police car and great fit and leak free for years now. Pay more up front, pays you back later. People wanted to poo-poo on me for spending that much on headers, but was well worth it.
Facts are stubborn things.
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Re: Alternative headers for 2wd D-series small block.
[Re: mgoblue9798]
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11/28/18 06:27 PM
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The only people that would give a hard time for getting a good set of headers are those that have never had the pleasure of running a car with a cheap set installed and trying to maintain it. Probably so. There were a few people that did though.
Facts are stubborn things.
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