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1985 D350 440 swap headers #2907161
04/06/21 08:59 AM
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I was wondering if anyone knew if these headers will fit on my 85 d350 with a 440.

https://www.protuninglab.com/hds-dpu79-2wd-lt.html

I like that the are stainless and the flanges don't need gaskets.

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Re: 1985 D350 440 swap headers [Re: omnicrazy] #2907320
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I don't know specifically if those headers will fit but from my experience any BB header for 73-78 will fit all the way up to 93.


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Re: 1985 D350 440 swap headers [Re: W.I.N. Racing] #2907434
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iagree And dang nice headers for a good price!

Re: 1985 D350 440 swap headers [Re: JDMopar] #2907516
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OK not what you're asking about but I'll throw this out there for you to consider.
About 25 years ago I bought a set of blackjack headers for a 360 in my '85 D350.
There was an article in Mopar Action about a towing build-up that used them.
They didn't specifically list them for a D350, but I figured I'd give them a try.
If I remember correctly they interfered in two places. the main one was the top of the frame on the drivers side.
The welded crossmember also hit and some tubes had to be hammered.
I believe the frame on the 350 has a deeper C channel shape, which makes the top of the frame wider than a 150.
I eventually got them clearanced but really hated beating on my new, shiny, coated headers!
Hope you don't have this problem!

Just looked at the listing, it DOES NOT say it'll fit a 300-350 series truck, buyer beware!

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Re: 1985 D350 440 swap headers [Re: geo.] #2907607
04/07/21 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by geo.

I believe the frame on the 350 has a deeper C channel shape, which makes the top of the frame wider than a 150.



I have an 84 D350 frame out back if the OP needs to measure/compare.

Re: 1985 D350 440 swap headers [Re: geo.] #2907834
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Originally Posted by geo.
OK not what you're asking about but I'll throw this out there for you to consider.
About 25 years ago I bought a set of blackjack headers for a 360 in my '85 D350.
There was an article in Mopar Action about a towing build-up that used them.
They didn't specifically list them for a D350, but I figured I'd give them a try.
If I remember correctly they interfered in two places. the main one was the top of the frame on the drivers side.
The welded crossmember also hit and some tubes had to be hammered.
I believe the frame on the 350 has a deeper C channel shape, which makes the top of the frame wider than a 150.
I eventually got them clearanced but really hated beating on my new, shiny, coated headers!
Hope you don't have this problem!

Just looked at the listing, it DOES NOT say it'll fit a 300-350 series truck, buyer beware!

This truck was the Last BB D 350 I had with Headers...Not Black Jack because they were the biggest POS on the market at the time but none the less when I speak its because I've done it not read about it. Truly wish a header like these were available at the time. Yes sometime you do have to massage a tube for a perfect fit...

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'01 P1500, Blown/Inj BAE,/Veney ,Bruno/CS2,Dana 60
'01 Dodge 3500 S Cummins Auto, Fresh air kit, 4" Exhaust,
'05 Dodge Magnum R/T - Too Much to list
'60 Willys CJ5
'01 International LPX - Project,DT466, Allison
'64 Plymouth Valiant, Inj 528 Hemi, 2spd
Re: 1985 D350 440 swap headers [Re: W.I.N. Racing] #2907946
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IMHO< the problem is you are using a set of car headers in a truck chassis. a few members have done this in the past and posted pics and has be discussed many times.

my experience swapping in B/RB engines into 72-87 trucks is ONLY B-BODY headers required the top frame rail trimmed for clearance. and depending on the B-body header brand they can be shaped differently and require more mods to work. plus plug wire routing is a PITA. and they tend to hang lower than the frame rails which can be a problem on a lower truck or 4x4. 4x4 definitely needs room for the front drive shaft which B-body headers do not give.

a few other facts I have found with the trucks headers are 2x and 4x4 are different but there are some that will fit both.

on my 85 318/727 I had a set of hedman 79080 2x headers. fit great BUT only a low torque stock starter fit and needs removed to R&R it. BUT.. a mini starter can be R&R with out removing the header.

then when I installed the 2x NV4500 5 speed and hydro clutch from a 93 truck. I found #7 tube in the way of mounting any starter so they are a no go with a hydro clutch NV4500 bell housing. (the 833OD 4 speed hydro bell works ok)

so for the NV4500 hydro bell I needed to use a set of hedman 79170 (IIRC) 92-93 4x4 (magnum 5.2/NV4500) #7 tube differ and fit only a mini starter which was stock on a magnum 5.2 truck.

also...same deal on trimming frame rail with SB A & B-body headers in trucks.

it is the header not the frame.

79250 are the best fitting 2x or 4x4 for the $

Re: 1985 D350 440 swap headers [Re: W.I.N. Racing] #2908040
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Originally Posted by W.I.N. racing
Originally Posted by geo.
OK not what you're asking about but I'll throw this out there for you to consider.
About 25 years ago I bought a set of blackjack headers for a 360 in my '85 D350.
There was an article in Mopar Action about a towing build-up that used them.
They didn't specifically list them for a D350, but I figured I'd give them a try.
If I remember correctly they interfered in two places. the main one was the top of the frame on the drivers side.
The welded crossmember also hit and some tubes had to be hammered.
I believe the frame on the 350 has a deeper C channel shape, which makes the top of the frame wider than a 150.
I eventually got them clearanced but really hated beating on my new, shiny, coated headers!
Hope you don't have this problem!

Just looked at the listing, it DOES NOT say it'll fit a 300-350 series truck, buyer beware!

This truck was the Last BB D 350 I had with Headers...Not Black Jack because they were the biggest POS on the market at the time but none the less when I speak its because I've done it not read about it. Truly wish a header like these were available at the time. Yes sometime you do have to massage a tube for a perfect fit...

Thanks for posting this, and what a sharp looking truck!







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