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Dec 6, 2012 | 02:04 PM

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qwank

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[QUOTE=Frank_Nesta;1582501059]

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Originally Posted by qwank

are those Hedman hedders block huggers or long tube?[/QUOTE

Long. See link to Summit above.

I missed the link earlier. Nice. Tons of room with those

Dec 6, 2012 | 08:26 PM

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2box

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank_Nesta

I am using patriot Block Hugger headerswith my Borgeson. It took 3 tries before I found them. One source is Jeg PN 737-H8052-1 Coated $261.99. I got mine from J&D Corvettes. There is plenty of clearence between the headers and the steering box.

Thanks for that. This are to be considered. Do You know approximately how far they are from the box.

Dec 6, 2012 | 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonb86

I have the "Headman Hedders" on my '70 L46 and they fit without issues. There's plenty of room as the below pictures show.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/he...model/corvette

Now these are about what I want to get. Long tube and enough space beetwen them and the box. Thank You for that pic and the reply.

Dec 6, 2012 | 08:58 PM

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Frank_Nesta

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2box

Thanks for that. This are to be considered. Do You know approximately how far they are from the box.

The clearance looks the same as the Herman headers above. My hand clears between the headers and the steering box with no problem. One inch or more.

I have a correction to make I am using tight tuck headers Jegs part number 737-H8027-1, not the block huggers as I stated before. Sorry for the confusion.

Last edited by Frank_Nesta; Dec 6, 2012 at 09:29 PM. Reason: Corrected which headers I am using.

Dec 7, 2012 | 12:09 PM

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Jasonb86

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2box

Now these are about what I want to get. Long tube and enough space beetwen them and the box. Thank You for that pic and the reply.

Glad it was helpful. Those have been on a car for two years and it's hard to tell they're not new.

Dec 7, 2012 | 11:55 PM

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forvicjr

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Borgeson / small block = cakewalk. I converted with a BB and 1 7/8 coated Hookers. No choice but to relieve the frame and recess the box. Took me a week. I love it but a little to responsive over 100 mph. It is worth the trouble, you will be impressed.

Dec 8, 2012 | 03:51 AM

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CraigH

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I posted this in the tech forum a week back re flowtech headers

......

They clear fine on my 71.

More in detail in my build thread.

http://www.australiancorvettes.com/p...=asc&start=750

Dec 8, 2012 | 12:47 PM

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2box

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Originally Posted by CraigH

I posted this in the tech forum a week back re flowtech headers

......

They clear fine on my 71.

More in detail in my build thread.

http://www.australiancorvettes.com/p...=asc&start=750

Do You have the part number on the flowtechs. I would like to compare prices. Thanks

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Dec 8, 2012 | 02:24 PM

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Günther-C3

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427ci BigBlock with Hedman headers. I had to dimple them. It´s tight, but it works.

Regards, Günther

Dec 8, 2012 | 02:46 PM

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forvicjr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Günther-C3

427ci BigBlock with Hedman headers. I had to dimple them. It´s tight, but it works.

Regards, Günther

I couldn't bring myself to dimple my headers. There coated and I feared they would chip. I recessed my box into the frame 3/4 ". More work but satisfying. Nice though...

Dec 8, 2012 | 03:08 PM

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CraigH

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Flowtech 31106FLT purchased through Summit racing.

Dec 9, 2012 | 10:53 PM

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2box

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigH

Flowtech 31106FLT purchased through Summit racing.

Thank You for the reply..

Jan 1, 2013 | 10:26 PM

#33

509 rat

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I thought the rack and pinion , set up would be worth the extra money on a big block car .but I heard the borg set works good to.just seems like such a tight fit with the big blocks.

Jan 3, 2013 | 12:37 PM

#34

larrywalk

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I'm using the Hooker Super Comp headers (pn 2134) with my SBC and the Borgeson steering. Everything clears fine. BTW, these are 1 3/4" dia primary long tube headers.

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