A Body swap header
A Body swap header After having my LS swap for over a year in my 72' Chevelle I finally have the budget to scrap the modified truck manifolds and throw on a set of headers!
I know it has been posted who is using what and I know brands like Edlebrock, Hooker, Dougs... make swap headers. But I am price shopping and looking for a cost effective kit with everything I need in the header department. I am looking for a coated header, something that will stand up to time.
Please post what you are running, where you got them from, and if you would not mind how much you paid.
Thanks
I know it has been posted who is using what and I know brands like Edlebrock, Hooker, Dougs... make swap headers. But I am price shopping and looking for a cost effective kit with everything I need in the header department. I am looking for a coated header, something that will stand up to time.
Please post what you are running, where you got them from, and if you would not mind how much you paid.
Thanks
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My dougs fit well. The only thing is the primaries on the header are in the way of the spark plug boot. I use msd's multi angle sprak pug wire set. My engine is mounted with transdapt adapter plates and sbc motor mounts. Also its raised an 1" cause the motor is sitting up on aluminum blocks to clear the power steering pulley. The headers hang a little bit above the frame.
Edit: I went with the dougs headers cause they have the bungs for the 02 sensors already on them and they have thicker flanges than the hooker's.
Edit: I went with the dougs headers cause they have the bungs for the 02 sensors already on them and they have thicker flanges than the hooker's.
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Verdad Gallardo I read another post where somebody said an Edelbrock representative claimed lack of interest. I am very skeptical of this reason as Edelbrock makes some of the most odd ball pieces for very low volume markets. I would suspect it has something more to do with their ground clearance issues, stainless quality or a falling out with the sub-contractor.
Hi Andy-
I'm SteveS on the Northstar Chevelle site. Derek and I both have the edelbrock headers bought, but neither of us have them bolted in yet. Hopefully in the next week or two one of us can let you know how the ground clearance is.
I'm SteveS on the Northstar Chevelle site. Derek and I both have the edelbrock headers bought, but neither of us have them bolted in yet. Hopefully in the next week or two one of us can let you know how the ground clearance is.
Hookers are great, but they seem more expensive than the Dougs and come with less components. Also all of the Hookers I have owned in the past on sbc and bbc's have hung really low which I am trying to avoid.
Let me know how they fit though either way. See you at Ellingson's Saturday if you are heading down.
I read another post where somebody said an Edelbrock representative claimed lack of interest. I am very skeptical of this reason as Edelbrock makes some of the most odd ball pieces for very low volume markets. I would suspect it has something more to do with their ground clearance issues, stainless quality or a falling out with the sub-contractor.
I've had the Edelbrock on my 71 Chevelle for about 5 years.. too bad if they are discontinued.. for me they fit well.. no contact of the frame or anything.
They do hang down a bit, my Chevelle is lowered so I have scraped them on Speed bumps .. but nothing new for other cars of the past.
It is not a daily driver and is alway parked inside.. so Rust will not be a factor for me.. so I can't speak to other who have reported it on theirs...
I also have a set for my 71 Nova that is in build stage.
They do hang down a bit, my Chevelle is lowered so I have scraped them on Speed bumps .. but nothing new for other cars of the past.
It is not a daily driver and is alway parked inside.. so Rust will not be a factor for me.. so I can't speak to other who have reported it on theirs...
I also have a set for my 71 Nova that is in build stage.
wow I have not been on here for some time. I was not aware of Edelbrock no longer making the headers. I will call them on Monday as I buy direct and see if I can get my hand on some of them. I need a set for my car as well.
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I went with the Doug's. They tuck up the highest into the floor pan of any out there. Be aware that you may need to modify or rebuild a trans crossmember since the collectors will be a VERY tight fit. I have used many sets of Doug's in the past and this is a consistent situation, but well worth the extra work. They also come with the O2 extensions you will need.
Wow I am impressed by Doug's. It took about 15 minutes total to get these mocked up (granted my front clip is off). I took some pics, but they turned out horrible. Drivers side went in from the bottom no problem without removing oil filter and only removing plugs. Pass side slipped in from the top without removing the starter and only removing the plugs. Great workmanship on these. Ample clearance from frame, control arm "cups" that stick out in the back, and tranny bellhousing. They sit almost exactly at the same height as the frame/ front cradle so no ground clearance issues. They do sit very close to the block on the starter side so I will have to shield those wires, but hey its easier to move the wires than a frame! Great workmanship. Would buy again. This is an LQ4 with the Edelbrock mounting plates, short and wide frame mounts with prothane engine mounts in a 1972 chassis.
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My dougs fit well. The only thing is the primaries on the header are in the way of the spark plug boot. I use msd's multi angle sprak pug wire set. My engine is mounted with transdapt adapter plates and sbc motor mounts. Also its raised an 1" cause the motor is sitting up on aluminum blocks to clear the power steering pulley. The headers hang a little bit above the frame.
Edit: I went with the dougs headers cause they have the bungs for the 02 sensors already on them and they have thicker flanges than the hooker's.
Edit: I went with the dougs headers cause they have the bungs for the 02 sensors already on them and they have thicker flanges than the hooker's.
... what wires have you guys been using and how close is too close??? 
I have the MSD wires and the boots are bendable to the angle you need. Works with my Doug's headers no problem.