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Dec 2, 2012 | 01:00 AM

2box

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? Headers with Borgeson box

I went through as many threads as I could already and I could not find and specific header that will fit with the Borgeson box. Can someone that has installed this combo in their cars point me in the right direction? I have the box and I am in the process of getting the headers. Any help is greatly appreciated
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Dec 2, 2012 | 12:41 PM

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Dec 2, 2012 | 01:04 PM

qwank

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I'll let you know in a few weeks if the Summit brand headers work with it,

Dec 2, 2012 | 06:44 PM

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I can certainly wait a couple of weeks and see the result of your install. Ordering parts at this point and I have plenty prep work to do before I am ready for them. Please let me know how it goes for You and a part # would be nice If they fit OK. Thanks

Dec 2, 2012 | 06:49 PM

682XLR8

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If you're running a small block, the Hooker Comps fit just fine

Dec 2, 2012 | 09:07 PM

MalibuVLX

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Big block is an issue. I have a 69 L46 and I put shorty ram horn and had no clearance issue at all.

Dec 2, 2012 | 10:15 PM

2box

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 682XLR8

If you're running a small block, the Hooker Comps fit just fine

Ouch. A little pricey. Maybe I can go for the non painted ones. Thanks for the reply.

Dec 2, 2012 | 10:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MalibuVLX

Big block is an issue. I have a 69 L46 and I put shorty ram horn and had no clearance issue at all.

Running SBC. I had a chance to get a pair of Hedman 68300 but I was not sure about fit.

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Dec 2, 2012 | 10:47 PM

qwank

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If the Hooker comps fit, the Summit headers should fit since they are a copy of the Hookers.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g9003

Dec 4, 2012 | 04:49 PM

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I am using Hooker side exhaust. The box slightly touches but that isn't an issue.

Dec 5, 2012 | 01:17 AM

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2box

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Quote:

Originally Posted by glackore

I am using Hooker side exhaust. The box slightly touches but that isn't an issue.

I read somewhere that this close could transfer extra heat to the box.

Dec 5, 2012 | 01:29 AM

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Frank_Nesta

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I am using Patriot Tight Tuck headers with my Borgeson. It took 3 tries before I found them. One source is Jeg PN 737-H8027-1 Coated $273.99. I got mine from J&D Corvettes. There is plenty of clearence between the headers and the steering box.

Last edited by Frank_Nesta; Dec 6, 2012 at 09:34 PM. Reason: corrected which headers I am using as stated in post 24

Dec 5, 2012 | 02:31 AM

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Sanderson block huggers

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.

I fitted Sanderson block huggers to my '74 350, no problems at all. It has a Borgeson box and Hydroboost. However, I had to remove the factory spark plug shielding on both sides, as the headers really "hug the block." If you can find a header that has the #3 pipe taking a tighter downward turn than the #5 pipe, you should be OK.

A generic SBC header ( not designed for Corvettes ) with equally curved #3 and #5 pipes will usually hit the steering box with the #3 pipe, so you want to avoid those. The other thing you could do is measure the distance between the exhaust flange of the head and the steering box and buy a header that sticks out less than this amount.

Regards from Down Under.

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Dec 6, 2012 | 10:20 AM

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Jasonb86

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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

Last edited by Jasonb86; Dec 6, 2012 at 12:11 PM.

Dec 6, 2012 | 11:02 AM

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Frank_Nesta

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Quote:

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

Is that a Borgeson streering box? If not the Borgeson box is larger.

Dec 6, 2012 | 12:12 PM

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Jasonb86

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank_Nesta

Is that a Borgeson streering box? If not the Borgeson box is larger.

Yes, it's a borgeson box. I fixed the link on my first picture so you can see the whole box.

Dec 6, 2012 | 12:48 PM

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Frank_Nesta

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonb86

Yes, it's a borgeson box. I fixed the link on my first picture so you can see the whole box.

I did not see the power streering hoses and now realize that the red ring is the fitting plug. Sorry about that.

Dec 6, 2012 | 12:56 PM

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qwank

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are those Hedman hedders block huggers or long tube?

Dec 6, 2012 | 01:00 PM

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Frank_Nesta

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[QUOTE=qwank;1582501017]are those Hedman hedders block huggers or long tube?[/QUOTE

Long. See link to Summit above.

Last edited by Frank_Nesta; Dec 6, 2012 at 01:01 PM. Reason: correct spelling

Dec 6, 2012 | 02:01 PM

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mrvette

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Schoenfeld Headers, look up a gig known as 'chassis headers' #151 for SBC, they were 150 bux some years ago....

will clear everything.....rack or Borgeson.....or stock steering,

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