header kits

tomslik · July 13, 2007, 06:07:48 PM

sooo, it's looking like i'm gonna have to build my own and i got a couple of Q's.
#1, is there a place on the web for header length and size (formulas)?
and

#2 who sells kits? (sbc)
i didn't see anything on spoeedways site (would've thought THEY'D have 'em)

UGLY OLDS · July 13, 2007, 06:25:15 PM

Quote from: "tomslik"sooo, it's looking like i'm gonna have to build my own and i got a couple of Q's.
#1, is there a place on the web for header length and size (formulas)?
and

#2 who sells kits? (sbc)
i didn't see anything on spoeedways site (would've thought THEY'D have 'em)

Try these

?

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3825,,_Lake-Style-Header-Kits.html?itemNo=header%20kits

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3843,,_Speedway-SandB-Chevy-Header-Kits.html?itemNo=header%20kits

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/GmSearchResults.aspx?q=header+kits&SearchTitleDescr=True

tomslik · July 13, 2007, 07:12:43 PM

thanks ugly,but i've already seen those.
lakes style might not look too cool on a 69 rambler....

enjenjo · July 13, 2007, 07:41:27 PM

I would buy a set of header flanges, and a pair of collectors, and a box O bends to make the headers. http://www.stahlheaders.com/Frame%20Tubing.htm Stahl also has some kits.

Leon · July 13, 2007, 09:29:12 PM

Check out http://www.ssheaders.com/header.htm
I used to get stuff from "Headers by Ed" but i'm not sure he's in business anymore. I think he was in Minneapolis.

dragrcr50 · July 13, 2007, 10:46:00 PM

you might find a set of like headers that can be modified? I had a rambler american 400 with a 415 motown sbc in it with a 4 speed and i used a set of model a full lenght headers for it with but two tubes being cut and redone.. ......just have to look it over and do some measuring on it.....speedway has a section of measurments on all there headers as far as clearance goes.. good luck

river1 · July 13, 2007, 11:13:09 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo"I would buy a set of header flanges, and a pair of collectors, and a box O bends to make the headers. http://www.stahlheaders.com/Frame%20Tubing.htm Stahl also has some kits.

stahl also has what they call bending mistakes that you might be able to get a set of headers out of.

later jim

UGLY OLDS · July 14, 2007, 01:58:24 PM

Quote from: "tomslik"thanks ugly,but i've already seen those.
lakes style might not look too cool on a 69 rambler....

Oops.. :oops: :oops: ( But ....wouldn't that make it a "GRRRRRRambler") :?: :?:

UGLY OLDS · July 15, 2007, 03:13:41 PM

Hey...Check this & the part #'s above & below it.. I found a bunch of "Header Making / Fixing parts" in the "race" catalog...Not listed with the Street Rod stuff.....

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/GmSearchResults.aspx?q=910-13817&SearchTitleDescr=True

Crosley.In.AZ · July 15, 2007, 04:28:40 PM

Quote from: "river1"
Quote from: "enjenjo"I would buy a set of header flanges, and a pair of collectors, and a box O bends to make the headers. http://www.stahlheaders.com/Frame%20Tubing.htm Stahl also has some kits.

stahl also has what they call bending mistakes that you might be able to get a set of headers out of.

later jim

that Stahl item of mis-bends is interesting. i may see if I can order a box.

river1 · July 15, 2007, 07:14:22 PM

in header making what are the differences between 16 and 18 gauge?

TIA jim

enjenjo · July 15, 2007, 09:11:16 PM

Quote from: "river1"in header making what are the differences between 16 and 18 gauge?

TIA jim

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enjenjo · July 15, 2007, 09:14:31 PM

18 ga is usually used on drag cars, where weight is important, and the welds are not finished with a sander.

16 ga is used on roundy round cars, and street cars where the welds will be sanded down.

You can also get 14 ga for turbo motors.

donsrods · July 16, 2007, 02:30:27 AM

How about block huggers? Usually these will tuck in where lots of others won't go. I have also bought some existing headers and cut them up to make them fit. At least that way the flanges are factory done, and the rest is relatively simple. You can always find sbc headers being sold at swap meets cheap, even new ones. I paid $ 50 for a brand new set in the box once.

Just a thought.

Don

tomslik · July 16, 2007, 05:43:29 AM

Quote from: "donsrods"How about block huggers? Usually these will tuck in where lots of others won't go. I have also bought some existing headers and cut them up to make them fit. At least that way the flanges are factory done, and the rest is relatively simple. You can always find sbc headers being sold at swap meets cheap, even new ones. I paid $ 50 for a brand new set in the box once.

Just a thought.

Don

now, cutting up a set of block huggers ain't a bad idea.
that's about all they're good for....