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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 10:41 AM
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Default 383 vortec crate engine in 1968

Lots of questions but for a start what headers should we use?
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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 03:40 PM
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Many choices since it's a basic 350ci based motor -- maybe 1-3/4" primaries for the cubes in a 383. I installed Doug's Headers on my most recent small block build and they are great quality and fit. I am running D350's. I think you would want a D334. They're expensive... If you don't want coated headers, they offer raw steel for a couple hundred less.

Here is their site for info, but you can buy at Summit or Jeg's:
https://shop.dougsheaders.com/shopby...265-400-118814

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I have a GM 383 crate with aluminum Vortec heads. Was advised to go with either McJack's or Hedman as they would work best with the size and shape of the ports. Since I had a set of Hedman's already I tried them out and all is fine.
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