SPLATT71MC Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 I'm in the process of getting my new 355sbc ready to go into the car and hit a snag. The Summit Racing long tube headers i bought fit terribly with the plugs and plug wires specifically #6 though #5 isn't great either. I just ordered some shorty plugs but if that doesn't take care of the issue and massaging the pipes don't work I'm cutting my losses and getting a different brand of header. I'm open to just about any brand and would like to stick to long tube but open to mid length as well. My budget is $1k and less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 We have always had good success with headman headers for a small block. That is what we used on our "Covid" Monte. Although upon closer inspection these may be hooker. Either way you can use a standard length sparkplug with both. Maybe Kevin will see this (Owner of the "Covid" Monte presently) and clarify what make they are. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Just a suggestion....Use the search engine in the forum. There is a lot of history and posts on headers over the years. Be warned, I had a legal pad full of notes when I did that, brands, model numbers, and fitment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 7 minutes ago, DragCat said: Just a suggestion....Use the search engine in the forum. There is a lot of history and posts on headers over the years. Be warned, I had a legal pad full of notes when I did that, brands, model numbers, and fitment. I didn’t realize small block headers fit the new suburban. 😆 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Not sure what brand my headers are, they came with the car. But the problem is the same. Had to unbolt them and went with the short plugs (NGK) as well. Guess that's why so many members prefer big blocks.....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Just now, Scott S. said: Not sure what brand my headers are, they came with the car. But the problem is the same. Had to unbolt them and went with the short plugs (NGK) as well. Guess that's why so many members prefer big blocks.....LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 The only real problem I have with my Hooker headers is number six and with the NKGura6630's clearance is much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 9 hours ago, Dtret said: I didn’t realize small block headers fit the new suburban. 😆 The exhaust cut-outs are more of a problem 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 3 hours ago, Scott S. said: Guess that's why so many members prefer big blocks.....LOL Well I got 3 sets of different spark plug sockets for mine, but I'm ok with that 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLATT71MC Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 12 hours ago, DragCat said: Just a suggestion....Use the search engine in the forum. There is a lot of history and posts on headers over the years. Be warned, I had a legal pad full of notes when I did that, brands, model numbers, and fitment. I did some digging but didn't find a lot of sbc header info, at least as far as I dug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 For me it wasn't so much the access to the plugs as much as the burnt wires causing a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 20 hours ago, SPLATT71MC said: I did some digging but didn't find a lot of sbc header info, at least as far as I dug. I think the not too distant past conversations were more big block related, and ARH (American Racing Header) was discussed more often than not. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLATT71MC Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 4 hours ago, jft69z said: I think the not too distant past conversations were more big block related, and ARH (American Racing Header) was discussed more often than not. I would love to get a set of the ARH headers but it's a bit rich for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 52 minutes ago, SPLATT71MC said: I would love to get a set of the ARH headers but it's a bit rich for me. They are pretty darn nice though...🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 The headers on the "Covid" Monte are Hooker headers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 10 hours ago, jft69z said: They are pretty darn nice though...🙂 They tuck up nice and close too. Just saying 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 3 minutes ago, DragCat said: They tuck up nice and close too. Just saying Absolutely. They can not be seen from the side of the car. In fact, they sit higher than the oil pan. You won't see that with Hooker headers (well actually, you WILL see them, because they hang down so low 😁). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLATT71MC Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 On 2/6/2024 at 7:30 PM, 714024SPEED said: The headers on the "Covid" Monte are Hooker headers. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLATT71MC Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 I think I'm going to make the ones I have work for now but save up for the ARH headers down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 14 minutes ago, SPLATT71MC said: I think I'm going to make the ones I have work for now but save up for the ARH headers down the road. I don't think they have a set for small blocks, but I'll check. Looks like big block only for Monte, but they do list a set for Chevelle. Sometimes the two don't interchange so well. I'd call them to see if they have something that's not listed, or if the Chevelle ones would work. https://americanracingheaders.com/collections/classic-gm/products/chevy-a-body-small-block-1964-1977-headers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLATT71MC Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 18 minutes ago, jft69z said: I don't think they have a set for small blocks, but I'll check. Looks like big block only for Monte, but they do list a set for Chevelle. Sometimes the two don't interchange so well. I'd call them to see if they have something that's not listed, or if the Chevelle ones would work. https://americanracingheaders.com/collections/classic-gm/products/chevy-a-body-small-block-1964-1977-headers Thanks for the heads up, I'll definitely contact them before buying. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob 71 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 just installed hooker headers on raised port heads. fit very well. #5 #6 plugs a little easier (not a lot). i use different sockets and a modified 5/8 offset wrench. hopefully h pipe clears driveshaft. raised exhaust 1/2 inch. i used accell short plugs per friends advice. barley shorter but seemed alittle easier over all 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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