1966 427 Headers
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Drifting
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From: Boerne Texas
1966 427 Headers
Just a simple question (I LOVE being simple...): I am considering headers on my '66 427 (yeah...I know the pros and cons), and I am looking for input on what outfit makes a good set that will bolt on. If they aren't good ceramics, I will spend the bucks to have Jet Hot take care of them.... :eek: Lots of folks make decent ones for SBs, but BB 'vettes seem to be a different issue.
Thanks in advance and :cheers: :seeya
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Jeff; Charter CCC
Ô66. Modified L72
ÒThe Silver BeastÓ
Keep on :cheers: :flag :seeya :steering:
[Modified by Blkblt, 8:58 PM 8/19/2003]
Thanks in advance and :cheers: :seeya
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Jeff; Charter CCC
Ô66. Modified L72
ÒThe Silver BeastÓ
Keep on :cheers: :flag :seeya :steering:
[Modified by Blkblt, 8:58 PM 8/19/2003]
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From: Longmont Co
Re: 1966 427 Headers (Blkblt)
I don't know who makes them but I think a set of the headers they use on power boats would look really good on your car. You know the type that come out over the motor and the added advantage in winter of the hot exhust acting as a defroster you couldn't lose. It wouldn't take much to mod the hood just a good hole saw. :D :lol:
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Re: 1966 427 Headers (Blkblt)
I have a pair of Hedman Headers on mine. Mine turn out to the side for side pipes but I think they have a version for standard exhaust as well. The fit in the engine compartment is nice.
You can check them out at:
http://www.hedman.com/pages/hedmanmain.html
You can check them out at:
http://www.hedman.com/pages/hedmanmain.html
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Re: 1966 427 Headers (Blkblt)
since you're considering exhaust system work, did you rule out making to move to side mounted? (headman headers, 2.5" core stainlessworks pipes, stock covers?) nothing beats a midyear with BB, KO's, and side pipes :) It would be cooler inside, sounds wonderful, look super.
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Re: 1966 427 Headers (66427-450)
I have an A.O. Smith body and underbody exhaust. Pipes are nice, and I almost went that route years ago, but decided against it....don't want to cut the body, and I do take the car on long road trips occasionally....... :rolleyes: ....huh??? What did you say???? Can't hear you..... :lol:
Still looking, but I'll check out the Hedman site. Thanks much.
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Jeff
Still looking, but I'll check out the Hedman site. Thanks much.
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Jeff
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Re: 1966 427 Headers (Blkblt)
I have hooker super comp headers on my 67, coated, fit perfectly except in one spot near the frame on the passenger side, a bolt end from the idler arm asmbly almost contacted the pipe, so we dimpled the tube with a socket on it's side and wacked it with a hammer to make a nice, gentle dimple to clear the bolt. Look pretty cool. 2 1/8" primary pipes, 3 1/2 " collector. I have p/s, a/c, 4 speed, and no inteferences anywhere.
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Drifting
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From: Boerne Texas
Re: 1966 427 Headers (67ratrag)
Thanks, guys. I have seen the Hooker Super Comps and will check out the Doug Thorley's.
I don't believe that A.O. Smith bodies came with sides. Someone can correct me here if that is incorrect.... :smash:
Jeff
I don't believe that A.O. Smith bodies came with sides. Someone can correct me here if that is incorrect.... :smash:
Jeff
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Before you buy a set of headers only to send them out to Jet-Hot, get a quote from Jet-Hot direct on buying from them. Ask for the corvette forum discount. They will quote you a price for the headers you want, coated, delivered. :) MJ
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Re: 1966 427 Headers (Blkblt)
if you really want to know (about the A O Smith/side exh thing, yes, they made/shipped bodies prep'ed for side pipes), contact John Z, or check his recent post on the "other" corvette forum :)
may not want to rule them out yet :seeya
may not want to rule them out yet :seeya
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From: Placerville CA
Re: 1966 427 Headers (Blkblt)
I had a set of the Sanderson cast "headers" that worked great and didn't have all the problems associated with conventional headers. I give them a huge :thumbup: :thumbup:
http://www.sandersonheaders.com/make...corvettemm.htm
Edit: added link.
-Mike
[Modified by Paster, 7:20 AM 8/22/2003]
http://www.sandersonheaders.com/make...corvettemm.htm
Edit: added link.
-Mike
[Modified by Paster, 7:20 AM 8/22/2003]
