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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 07:39 PM
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Trying to match up these old rotted headers. Think they might be Hedman but i can't seem to find a listing on the number stamped on them. The rest of the exhaust is in great shape so ultimately i would like to get an exact match to these and bolt them up to the existing exhaust.



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Trying to match up these old rotted headers. Think they might be Hedman but i can't seem to find a listing on the number stamped on them. The rest of the exhaust is in great shape so ultimately i would like to get an exact match to these and bolt them up to the existing exhaust.


I think you're right about them being Hedman. I couldn't make out your part number but I found this link that shows a photo of Hedman headers that appear to be just like yours: https://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.co...inted-Headers? I couldn't come up with a part number for them though. Maybe contact Hedman and send them your photos?

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Old Apr 25, 2023 | 09:01 PM
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i believe the number is 65009 but the second number isnt completely stamped so its hard to tell.
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Old Apr 26, 2023 | 07:56 AM
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One issue you may have with Hedman is that i think most if not all of there headers use the ball & socket system on the collector so it will not be a simple R&R. you will have to cut off the reducer you currently have and weld or clamp on the new style reducer. not a big deal but a little extra work will be involved.

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Old Apr 26, 2023 | 06:50 PM
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That shouldnt be an issue, I'll just weld on new ends. I just want the length to be the same so i dont have to redo the whole exhaust.
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 02:20 PM
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I just replaced my rusty Hedman 2" BBC with a new set (68096) to get rid of the smog bungs.

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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 02:23 PM
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And yes, I expect there to be pain in unhooking the ball socket so I asked exhaust person to build a slip joint in front of crossmember to get the pipes off the collector, but will need to pull whole exhaust off.
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fortunately, my exhaust is clamped between the crossmember and the over axle pipes so it was easy to disassemble. Especially nice to get to the transmission as well.
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fortunately, my exhaust is clamped between the crossmember and the over axle pipes so it was easy to disassemble. Especially nice to get to the transmission as well.
maybe headman will warranty the headers😁
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Think it may be out of warranty due to time, like 30+ years lol.
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