Header Recommendation for a 340
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I have a stock 340 TA motor that I am investigating adding headers on. What are you running on your small block motor and why do you like them?
I am not rich...but I get off my ass everyday to make sure I am not broke!
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Re: Header Recommendation for a 340
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Yes what gzig5 said. Headers that are inexpensive hang low and are made from tin cans. Headers that don't hang low start out at expensive and ascend to REALLY expensive but are made from durable steel with thick mating flanges...AND THEY DONT HANG LOW. Thorely headers in raw steel I believe are about $550? The coatings add to that of course.
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Re: Header Recommendation for a 340
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Personally, I'd use manifolds from a mid-90's Dodge Dakota or Ram with 318 or 360 motor. Kick-ass design & they fit beautifully.
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Re: Header Recommendation for a 340
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An issue I have is that the connections between the pipes and manifolds keep rusting out. I have tried numerous different flange gaskets. They last about 3-4 months and blow out.
I am not rich...but I get off my ass everyday to make sure I am not broke!
Can we get the Mexican cartels to help us with our supply chain issues? They don't seem to have any trouble getting stuff from one place to another.
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Re: Header Recommendation for a 340
[Re: RobG]
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An issue I have is that the connections between the pipes and manifolds keep rusting out. I have tried numerous different flange gaskets. They last about 3-4 months and blow out. If they are original TA manifolds, they should be the "good" ones and flow pretty well. If the problems are gaskets, your problem may not go away with headers. I'd be looking at why the gaskets are failing. They shouldn't go that fast unless what you are putting in is completely inappropriate material. Is the exhaust system well supported, especially up front? motor mounts good, etc....
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Re: Header Recommendation for a 340
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i run headers on some cars and manifolds on others they both work fine and i have run the cheap ones too with no issues i do run the Percy's dead soft aluminum gaskets with no leaks and i don't have my car slammed to low so i never have an issue with headers scraping either. to me it is just a case of preference i like power and torque i get from headers but manifolds can be a bit quieter.
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Re: Header Recommendation for a 340
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I run the TTi headers on my 340 and I like the fit. The only issue that I had during the install was that the header reducer seemed to point downward a bit and hurt my ground clearance. I called TTi and they sent me a pair of 5 degree reducers which aimed the exhaust back up to horizontal and they fit great. I have had these headers on the car for about 10 years now. I do touch them up with the VHT ceramic exhaust paint now and then which keeps them looking new.
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Re: Header Recommendation for a 340
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TTI's for 10 years now, no issues. Fit perfect, but follow instructions. (72 340 Cuda).
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Re: Header Recommendation for a 340
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I also use Hooker 1 3/4 Hooker Super Comps (5115, if I'm not mistaken). Fast Ratio Pitman arm... no clearance problem. Using the longer C-body idler arm (aka: "fast ratio" idler arm), the passenger side clears but may need a very slight ding... or else it'll eventually do it by itself... no big deal.
My T/A is lowered... ground clearance is barely acceptable (for street/hwy driving)... I have about 2.5--3" from the lowest points of each side (pending which rims/tires I have on the car). Depending how low your car sits, and how much and where you drive, its only a matter of time until you will... regardless of whichever brand headers... hit the ground and have some minor header damage. After nearly 35 years with the same headers, mine do show their minor damage underneath, but not bad. I do recommend the ceramic coating... makes them look good, minor tarnishing/aging... even after 35 years. Also, pending your suspension stiffness, the front will dive to some extent and possibly allow more chance of hitting the ground; consider stiffening the front end to have less dive (stiffer TBs and shocks).... my car has a very stiff suspension setup, so, dive is grossly reduced... to my preference.
I'm curious about the fit and ground clearance of other brands, in particular TTi, so, I'm looking and asking at the various car shows (e-bodies, small blocks) for cars that have headers... looking at ground clearance, and respective tire sizes, ride heights, etc. I may purchase a new set with the new engine coming soon... maybe end of season 2019 or into 2020.
IMO, you pay for what you get... fit and quality, respectively.
Last edited by Mopar Mitch; 05/02/19 04:13 PM.
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