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Good exhaust manifolds vs stainless headers
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04/21/19 07:50 PM
04/21/19 07:50 PM
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The 12yo TTI headers on my 470" are wasted. So I thought mabe just get a set of decent manifolds, get them ceramic coated, 3" head pipes.Was surprised that it'd be about $1500
OR some stainless American Racing headers. About $1600.
Other than the sticker shock, thats an easy choice.
Last edited by 71TA; 04/21/19 07:51 PM.
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Re: Good exhaust manifolds vs stainless headers
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04/21/19 08:38 PM
04/21/19 08:38 PM
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AndyF
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SST headers would be cool, especially if they fit right out of the box. I might be able to help you with the sticker shock though. I converted my '65 over to headers so my coated manifolds and head pipes are now just sitting on the shelf. The manifolds should work on your car but I doubt the head pipes would be a bolt in. If you want to run coated manifolds that are in pretty good shape I can sell you these for a lot less than $1500.
You still have my old 470 in your car? If so, these manifolds were originally on that engine anyway.
Last edited by AndyF; 04/21/19 08:40 PM.
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Re: Good exhaust manifolds vs stainless headers
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04/21/19 09:19 PM
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Yep. Still have the 470". That sounds like a deal. I'd like to at least try the head pipes. I know many of the header companies list the headers as B/E so don't know why they wouldnt be close. Worst case I'd have to get 3" TTI head pipes. Did those head pipes dump into a TTI or Accurate exhaust? Or was it a custom exhaust? Have to admit I'm kinda lusting over the SS headers though I need to get the my car rolling again but I am slammed 18 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is the first Sun I've taken off in a LONG time and I spent it cleaning my trailer and updating my website. So much for the day off. Just had a local small contractor put up the tin ceiling (I did that in my shop) and put a header up so I eliminated a post that was right beside my car door. 80yo houses are TIGHT.
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Re: Good exhaust manifolds vs stainless headers
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04/22/19 11:15 AM
04/22/19 11:15 AM
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PF&E is located in Chesterfield and can build you a pair of SS headers. I had them put me together a set of mid-length, 1 3/4" primary headers for my car since I couldn't find anything that would fit. Think I paid $1500.
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Re: Good exhaust manifolds vs stainless headers
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04/22/19 07:22 PM
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PF&E is located in Chesterfield and can build you a pair of SS headers. I had them put me together a set of mid-length, 1 3/4" primary headers for my car since I couldn't find anything that would fit. Think I paid $1500. Hey Mark. What are you working on?
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