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I learned a lot just by looking through his picture albums. Not that I would want anything as radical as an 8.2X Fbody (I would kill myself), but it does present ideas for a nice setup without paying 7-9g's.
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I am sure that he did all things considered but the headers themselves couldn't have cost that much to make. I figured probably about 4-500 for stainless bends plus whatever the collectors cost just for the headers. I tend to do things in baby steps...
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Originally Posted by lilone
I am sure that he did all things considered but the headers themselves couldn't have cost that much to make. I figured probably about 4-500 for stainless bends plus whatever the collectors cost just for the headers. I tend to do things in baby steps...
Correct, the collectors are from Burns. Made for my needs, all 321 stainless, slightly shorten for more turbo room, with flange already attached. For a double slip collector like that you'll be looking at $500 to $600 each. I'd bought quite a bit from them that year so I was getting decent pricing on everything.
The bends are all 321 as well. The amount used to actually make the headers was probably in the $500 to $600 range as well. I over bought when i got the bend, so I don't have an exact number.
The motor was moved down and back for clearance and weight distribution.
The bends are all 321 as well. The amount used to actually make the headers was probably in the $500 to $600 range as well. I over bought when i got the bend, so I don't have an exact number.
The motor was moved down and back for clearance and weight distribution.
wow i didnt know you moved the motor down and back as well. god thats an impressive car. lots of custom work where it counts. im very impressed. im curious how you did the ignition, did you just relocate the coil packs and use longer wires?
Originally Posted by RyanJ
I have a question, Matt. Are the joints on the headers just slip-fitted? I mean, is the tubing from the headers actually welded to the collectors? If not, what is the benefit?
The coil packs are relocated to the ears of the midplate, and I use an LT1 wire set with a couple of them shortened up.
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Thanks a lot for the info and all the R&D you have done. Just did a search on your profile and learned quite a bit from convos you had with others about the same thing. Are you still using the stock coil packs or did you step up the amperage and use the truck coils? Thanks in advance.
harlan, while your answering questions....
what are you using for an intercooler and what engine mangaement are you using? thanks in advance!
what are you using for an intercooler and what engine mangaement are you using? thanks in advance!
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