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Ramcharger 4x4 440 swap. What headers? #2632441
03/13/19 09:33 PM
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Swapping a 500hp/554ft lbs 440 into my ramcharger and I have hooker 1 7/8 headers that are not gonna work. Passenger side is in the way of the front driveline. What are you guys using and what are some good options? Anything 1 3/4 to 2”. And a block hugger isn’t out of the question either, although I don’t want to hurt power too badly.

Re: Ramcharger 4x4 440 swap. What headers? [Re: viperblue72] #2632470
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These are what I am using on my 77 440 4x4 727 Ramcharger (78070 Headman headers) and they fit great however they are 1 3/4 shorties so you are probably giving up some power compared to larger tube and full length headers.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-78070

Re: Ramcharger 4x4 440 swap. What headers? [Re: viperblue72] #2633669
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I bought a brand new set of Hooker Super Comps for this at Super Shops back in the 90's. Fit great, Full length. I don't see the Super Comps anymore but check THESE out.

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Re: Ramcharger 4x4 440 swap. What headers? [Re: Dave Hall] #2633980
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Re: Ramcharger 4x4 440 swap. What headers? [Re: basketcase] #2633987
03/18/19 10:41 AM
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hedman 79250 fits both 2x and 4x4 chassis IIRC. mine are on a 2x chassis but tuck up in the frame rails. only the 1 collector bolt is below the bottom of frame rail.

eyeballing my 86 4x4 chassis with the 440 bolted in it looks to be enough room for the front driveline to function with stock lift.


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Re: Ramcharger 4x4 440 swap. What headers? [Re: scratchnfotraction] #2634232
03/18/19 10:17 PM
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I had a Ramcharger with a 400 and swapped it out for a 440. Had the Hedman 79250 with both engines. The truck had a 4" lift and then a 6" lift with the 440 and had no clearance issues.







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