Another question about Headers and side pipes
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Racer
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Another question about Headers and side pipes
Hi all!
I have a tall deck big block and was wondering if anyone has put headers and side pipes on a similar engine? The deck height is 10.2" but I don't have any idea what the deck height is for a regular big block.
Anyone have a suggestion or 2?
Thanks in advance.
I have a tall deck big block and was wondering if anyone has put headers and side pipes on a similar engine? The deck height is 10.2" but I don't have any idea what the deck height is for a regular big block.
Anyone have a suggestion or 2?
Thanks in advance.
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Standard deck ht. is 9.800", so you're 0.400" tall. This would likely cause more of a problem with sidemounts, but with chassis mounts I suspect your biggest issue will be with the steering box.
But, then I'm not certain as I've never tackled this one. I'm sure someone else on here has...
But, then I'm not certain as I've never tackled this one. I'm sure someone else on here has...
Race Director
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If I remember correctly, Rick Moroso was going to put a GM 572 with the raised block in his project car with Hooker sidepipes. However, I believe it got too difficult and he changed his mind. His current plan is for an LS7 motor.
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Hi all!
I have a tall deck big block and was wondering if anyone has put headers and side pipes on a similar engine? The deck height is 10.2" but I don't have any idea what the deck height is for a regular big block.
Anyone have a suggestion or 2?
Thanks in advance.
I have a tall deck big block and was wondering if anyone has put headers and side pipes on a similar engine? The deck height is 10.2" but I don't have any idea what the deck height is for a regular big block.
Anyone have a suggestion or 2?
Thanks in advance.
I've got the Stahl sidepipe headers on my 540 (standard deck Dart block), and they fit perfectly! Absolutely beautiful workmanship. I know another guy with a 540 with raised port heads that had difficulty getting the Hookers to fit under the frame. He's lucky he didn't strip the header bolts out of his nice aluminum Dart heads...
