'72 Chevelle, BRP mounts
10-01-2015, 12:29 AM
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About the only ones that I can think of that will work is going to the Ultimate Headers mid length headers. I have a set that I only put in place but never installed. They fit like a glove. Go to Hot Rod Regal. com and see the video on the installation. You can also go to Ultimate Headers.com. They are rather pricey but very nice headers. If interested I may even sell mine. Not sure yet because I am mulling different plans of attack on my engine.
10-01-2015, 04:57 PM
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Just gonna have to bite the bullet and try another set or hopefully find someone else that already has and can tell you.
I just went through that with my nova using their mount setup. Put off buying them for over a year and finally bit the bullet because i couldnt find any information of others using something else. Im not happy about it still because i think the headers were like $800 and i beat them up pretty bad trying to install them, nobody mentioned you had to unbolt the steering box and hold it up and away from the frame as someone else slips the header in. So after a couple hrs fighting with it ive now got a set of $800 ceramic coated headers that are scratched to ****
I just went through that with my nova using their mount setup. Put off buying them for over a year and finally bit the bullet because i couldnt find any information of others using something else. Im not happy about it still because i think the headers were like $800 and i beat them up pretty bad trying to install them, nobody mentioned you had to unbolt the steering box and hold it up and away from the frame as someone else slips the header in. So after a couple hrs fighting with it ive now got a set of $800 ceramic coated headers that are scratched to ****
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10-02-2015, 02:41 PM
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One of the issues with finding headers for BRP mounted engines is that the position the engine a bit higher and might cause floor board contact if the headers where to tuck up higher for a mounting system that has a lower engine position.
I know my Edelbrock long tube collectors sit a bit lower in my 71 Chevelle, they might have worked as i was using the early style BRP Plate mounts. But Edelbrock stopped making them.
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I know my Edelbrock long tube collectors sit a bit lower in my 71 Chevelle, they might have worked as i was using the early style BRP Plate mounts. But Edelbrock stopped making them.
BC
08-03-2016, 11:36 PM
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Reply This is an older thread that I see has been revived. I just received a set of the newly released Ultimate 1 7/8" long tubes for a G Body car that I am using the BRP Mounts on. Namely my 1987 Buick Regal T-Type. I couldn't be happier. The headers went on in about 20 minutes using a lift. Are they pricey? Not for my car with the way they fit. You do not even have to raise the engine up out of the mounts. Incidentally I have used another brand headers for a G Body. NO they were not the Holley/Hooker headers which they are a QUALITY kit but for best results you have to use the whole kit. With the Ultimate Headers clearance around the lower control arms is great. No problem whatsoever which is a problem with some headers. Being Stainless Steel and coated they should last a lifetime. Jim Browning is the owner of Ultimate Headers and one fine gentleman to deal with. He also was I believe the former owner of Corsa Exhaust but he decided to go into a different business. Bear in mind I am a person that DOESN'T look for cheap. I look for the BEST. I only want to buy once. These are the headers that I have waited for over a year to come out. Finally they are here. Check Ultimate Headers out for their great features. I am extremely happy with mine just in case you can't tell. LOL Rich
08-04-2016, 06:46 AM
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This is an older thread that I see has been revived. I just received a set of the newly released Ultimate 1 7/8" long tubes for a G Body car that I am using the BRP Mounts on. Namely my 1987 Buick Regal T-Type. I couldn't be happier. The headers went on in about 20 minutes using a lift. Are they pricey? Not for my car with the way they fit. You do not even have to raise the engine up out of the mounts. Incidentally I have used another brand headers for a G Body. NO they were not the Holley/Hooker headers which they are a QUALITY kit but for best results you have to use the whole kit. With the Ultimate Headers clearance around the lower control arms is great. No problem whatsoever which is a problem with some headers. Being Stainless Steel and coated they should last a lifetime. Jim Browning is the owner of Ultimate Headers and one fine gentleman to deal with. He also was I believe the former owner of Corsa Exhaust but he decided to go into a different business. Bear in mind I am a person that DOESN'T look for cheap. I look for the BEST. I only want to buy once. These are the headers that I have waited for over a year to come out. Finally they are here. Check Ultimate Headers out for their great features. I am extremely happy with mine just in case you can't tell. LOL Rich
08-04-2016, 11:53 AM
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Since we are bringing this thread back, I want to add that I did end up having a problem with driveline angle that couldn't be resolved by shimming up the transmission mount. Engine side mounts have been modified, and engine lowered about 3/4".
Oh, and header studs FTW! Tried a no name set first from ebay which worked great until one snapped. Bought quality ARP ones like I should have from the get go, and no issues since.
Oh, and header studs FTW! Tried a no name set first from ebay which worked great until one snapped. Bought quality ARP ones like I should have from the get go, and no issues since.
08-04-2016, 12:12 PM
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Since we are bringing this thread back, I want to add that I did end up having a problem with driveline angle that couldn't be resolved by shimming up the transmission mount. Engine side mounts have been modified, and engine lowered about 3/4".
Oh, and header studs FTW! Tried a no name set first from ebay which worked great until one snapped. Bought quality ARP ones like I should have from the get go, and no issues since.
Oh, and header studs FTW! Tried a no name set first from ebay which worked great until one snapped. Bought quality ARP ones like I should have from the get go, and no issues since.
Glad you got it worked out.
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08-04-2016, 01:25 PM
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Since we are bringing this thread back, I want to add that I did end up having a problem with driveline angle that couldn't be resolved by shimming up the transmission mount. Engine side mounts have been modified, and engine lowered about 3/4".
Oh, and header studs FTW! Tried a no name set first from ebay which worked great until one snapped. Bought quality ARP ones like I should have from the get go, and no issues since.
Oh, and header studs FTW! Tried a no name set first from ebay which worked great until one snapped. Bought quality ARP ones like I should have from the get go, and no issues since.
08-06-2016, 12:54 AM
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Thanks Toddoky. Yes it was a LONG time coming. Had it not been for my very expensive $1200 driveshaft I would have **** canned everything that I had and gone with the Holley/Hooker kit that you worked on designing. Finally I can work on completing my project car. Rich