ScottNM Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 So I will be dropping a 454 into what was once a 350 monte unit. It needs to be 1 1/8 headers. Can you recommend one that is a good fit and fair price? thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Although I'm a s/b guy I've heard that hedman has a good line for fit on b/b. I'm guessing you meant 1 7/8" primaries. I'm sure the b/b guys will chime in. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanabba Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 X2 I have a set of Hedmans on my 454. They fit great with no grinding or having to relocate anything. I wouldn't recomend using the gaskets that come with them however. I did have some exhaust leaks until I spent the money on Percy's Gaskets. Spendy but a quality product and re-usable. Another David lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G. Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I am running Hooker Ceramic Coated Competition Headers in my car, 2" primary tube and 3.5" collector diameter. I am also running 3.5" exhaust all the way back, with the H pipe for tuning. It's a tight squeeze on the driver's side by the clutch linkage (4-speed manual Borg-Warner Super T-10), but it does fit. The part number is 2455-1HKR and orderable right through Summit. Here is a link for you: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOK-2455-1HKR/ I hope this helps! -James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
680HPStroker Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Hooker Competition 2" headers painted black. Once you test fit them to determine if you need to dimple the drivers side to clear your steering shaft, send them off to be ceramic coatted, and you will be a happy camper. Don't forget to relocate your brake proportioning block to either the top of the frame rail, or buy the kit to locate it right off the master cylinder(that is the easiest way, it is a clean look, and will be exposed to the least amount of heat). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottNM Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 X2 I have a set of Hedmans on my 454. They fit great with no grinding or having to relocate anything. I wouldn't recomend using the gaskets that come with them however. I did have some exhaust leaks until I spent the money on Percy's Gaskets. Spendy but a quality product and re-usable. Another David lol What specific model/order # of hedman headers did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I also have the Hooker Header comp one's to. In order for me to install them on my 454. I had to take my shims out of the upper control arm and move it out and disconnect the steering shaft to get them in. I didn't move my break proportioning valve. I have not had any braking issues by not moving it away from the header heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I got these on my Hedman Hedders 68196 they are a good fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanabba Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Scott, Pretty sure it was the 68190. I couldn't find my paperwork but they are 1 3/4 tubes and uncoated. I got them 4 years ago so memory is a bit hazy. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottNM Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Thanks guys, Just trying to get it done right the first time. What are the advantages of the coated version. Is it work almost double the cost? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripleydale Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I'd pay for the coated if you can afford it. I look at the rusty ones in my Camaro and wish I'd gone coated all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 these are nice for their price.. Collector design innovative, don't know if you've ever seen a triangular collector installed improperly, with one of the screws closest to the ground. We'll you've shot a couple of inches of clearance right there. Don't ask me how I know,, These are designed with a ball & socket collector, using their reducer cones. The flange is nice & thick,, best of all Coated price is nice. http://www.dynatechheaders.com/m_chevelle_68_72.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 these are nice for their price.. Collector design innovative, don't know if you've ever seen a triangular collector installed improperly, with one of the screws closest to the ground. We'll you've shot a couple of inches of clearance right there. Don't ask me how I know,, These are designed with a ball & socket collector, using their reducer cones. The flange is nice & thick,, best of all Coated price is nice. http://www.dynatechheaders.com/m_chevelle_68_72.html They look nice indeed, but I think the OP wanted headers for a BBC...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottNM Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Headers will be for a 454. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 mAN i FORGOT i WAS SMALL BLOCK GUY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottNM Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 It's ok, you can hang out with the BBC's now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 mAN i FORGOT i WAS SMALL BLOCK GUY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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