superman22x

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Working on a custom project and have some clearance issues with the stock headers. I'm looking for some suggestions on swap headers that might give me the clearance I need.
We have two sets of cast iron manifolds. One has a 2 bolt collector, and the other a 3 bolt collector. Both have some small issues.









The passenger side is the worst for clearance.

Toddoky

Are you wanting to run headers or manifolds?

76larkman

how about these? I bought these on ebay now for 2 projects works well. exit close/tight to bellhousing area. use 3 bolt 454 flanges on pipes.
I dont have a better pic but they clear well on camaro/ nova 75-81 ok with lots of room. only thing I dont like they are china made but Im still inpressed on quality level. thick flange come with bolts gaskets to mount on engine, no collector, 2 1/2 opening.

ctd450

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cut the flanges off and weld on v-bands.

superman22x

iTrader: (7)

Manifolds vs Headers doesn't matter.

I will try the V-band flange idea. I would need headers since I can't weld to cast iron. But that's no problem.

I'll take a look at those swap headers too, they look like they might work well. Got a link or anything for them?

76larkman

FTGmotorsports is user id on ebay 301143025658 is ebay # that is same set I bought on my buick. I since bought another set for my squarebody chevy truck Im getting ready to do. These are china made but are good quality & thick flanged. Im very happy with them. 454 exhaust flange pieces fit flange. There is a bunch on ebay & I think most there are from same maker at different prices.

jlcustomz

Looks like a possibility 98 to 02' f-body headers may work. TSP makes the best of the stainless china headers, speed engineering is probably next in quality behind them & cheaper. May want to check into return policys. The new hooker g-body headers would be my next guess

http://www.texas-speed.com/c-75-headers-y-pipes.aspx