hooker headers in an "A" body(chevelle)
10-16-2007, 04:59 PM
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hooker headers in an "A" body(chevelle) i went ahead and ordered hooker headers and their mount kit-was able to get them locally to match mail order price
i pulled the motor and took off the other mounts (they used the bottom mm bolt into the block, for ref.) the new mtg. kit moves the motor back a little more-pass head is 1 1/2" from firewall, d/s is 2 1/2"
i stuck my dummy 4l80e back on, and have minor interference with the floor, a little heat and hammering and it will be perfect (looks like a turbo 400 would fit great, 4l65e good also) but i have a 4l80e, and its stronger
i bolted on the headers, after years of putting on non fitting headers, they hit a home run with these-beautiful fit everywhere, tuck up tight, dont hit the frame anywhere-the only thing im gonna do is weld on a collector flange
dont know why they are slip type, but no big deal-i will sand blast them and send them up the street to get coated
i will need to modify the x member to move the mtg to the frame forward, or just make a new one
should have my cts pan tomorrow, see how it fits
i pulled the motor and took off the other mounts (they used the bottom mm bolt into the block, for ref.) the new mtg. kit moves the motor back a little more-pass head is 1 1/2" from firewall, d/s is 2 1/2"
i stuck my dummy 4l80e back on, and have minor interference with the floor, a little heat and hammering and it will be perfect (looks like a turbo 400 would fit great, 4l65e good also) but i have a 4l80e, and its stronger
i bolted on the headers, after years of putting on non fitting headers, they hit a home run with these-beautiful fit everywhere, tuck up tight, dont hit the frame anywhere-the only thing im gonna do is weld on a collector flange
dont know why they are slip type, but no big deal-i will sand blast them and send them up the street to get coated
i will need to modify the x member to move the mtg to the frame forward, or just make a new one
should have my cts pan tomorrow, see how it fits
10-16-2007, 05:07 PM
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sounds great--little problems always---------almost/if not all..headersw are slip fit these days as far as I know..what year CHEVELLE.???
10-16-2007, 06:27 PM
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Only problem with the Hookers seems to be that they're on the small side when it comes to tube diameter.
Fine for a LS1/LS2 stock swap, but anyone with mods or a stroker will almost certainly want the 1 7/8 tubes.
I am told the F-body Super Comps fit the 68-72 cars with no issues. I'm waiting to score a set for mockup..
Fine for a LS1/LS2 stock swap, but anyone with mods or a stroker will almost certainly want the 1 7/8 tubes.
I am told the F-body Super Comps fit the 68-72 cars with no issues. I'm waiting to score a set for mockup..
10-16-2007, 06:28 PM
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so youre not giving up ? thats good .my 4l80 fits as well so far , the biggest issue looks to be where the coolant lines exit the trans .your body guy , does a lot on old cars ? having trouble finding someone in n. y. thanks JOHN
10-16-2007, 06:57 PM
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the super comps for an f body, is that a gen 1 camero, or the "new" f body style? would be neat to try a set while the cars apart
its a 69 chevelle, im the body man, painter, engine builder, trans builder (sometimes) fabricator, beer drinker
one thing i did years ago was install a lift in my garage, best investment i ever made-we must have pulled 30-40 bodies off frames with that thing
hope my oil pan arrives tomorrow, after that gotta jump on my other chevelle, got a little grudge match coming up, gonna turn up the boost and hope it sticks
its a 69 chevelle, im the body man, painter, engine builder, trans builder (sometimes) fabricator, beer drinker
one thing i did years ago was install a lift in my garage, best investment i ever made-we must have pulled 30-40 bodies off frames with that thing
hope my oil pan arrives tomorrow, after that gotta jump on my other chevelle, got a little grudge match coming up, gonna turn up the boost and hope it sticks
