Which headers to buy?
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Burning Brakes
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Which headers to buy?
I have a 79 with a 350 motor in it. I have been looking at Dynomax and Headman ceramic coated headers. Are there advantages to the design- shape of the headers either through performance or fitting well in a car with A/C ect? What type of headers would you buy? I have looked at Jegs and summit's web sites, are there other sites with lower prices? Thanks in advance? :conehead
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Re: Which headers to buy? (A78Corvette)
I have been happy with Dynomax. They are good value for the money. Which ever ones you buy be sure to use the Stage 8 Fastners.
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Re: Which headers to buy? (OHSIXX)
Many are happy with Dynomax. I have Hookers. They were easy to install and look cool. Make sure you get the grade 8 bolts WITH SPECIAL SMALL HEAD...or at least allen heads... :cheers:
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Re: Which headers to buy? (desi)
Here are the pics you requested. I currently have my AC Compressor off so the view is a little better than usual.
This is the drivers side and was the easiest to install:
This is the passengers side and was a little harder for some reason:
The Stage 8 Locking Bolts are sold by both Jegs and Summit. They are designed not to loosen and mine have not so far. An E-clip keeps them in place.
Bought mine from Jegs (868--8911) $37.99. See p.63 in the latest catalog.
Good luck with it! :)
This is the drivers side and was the easiest to install:
This is the passengers side and was a little harder for some reason:
The Stage 8 Locking Bolts are sold by both Jegs and Summit. They are designed not to loosen and mine have not so far. An E-clip keeps them in place.
Bought mine from Jegs (868--8911) $37.99. See p.63 in the latest catalog.
Good luck with it! :)
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Re: Which headers to buy? (A78Corvette)
The Dynomax are good headers, and be sure to use the dead aluminum header gaskets, I had a set on my 68 and I never had to tighten them or worry about a leak in two years. :chevy
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Re: Which headers to buy? (Phil Zell)
Not sure if this Dynomax A/C bracket works with your '79 but it was great for my '69 install.It should work for you.
Designed for Chevy small blocks
Chevrolet: 262-400 with headers, air conditioning compressor mounting bracket
Dynomax designed this bracket specifically for Chevrolet small block applications with factory-installed air conditioning compressors that bolt to the exhaust manifold. This bracket takes the place of the factory piece when using headers
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Designed for Chevy small blocks
Chevrolet: 262-400 with headers, air conditioning compressor mounting bracket
Dynomax designed this bracket specifically for Chevrolet small block applications with factory-installed air conditioning compressors that bolt to the exhaust manifold. This bracket takes the place of the factory piece when using headers
[Modified by 69er, 10:22 AM 11/28/2003]
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Re: Which headers to buy? (A78Corvette)
Another happy dynomax coated user, I think $ for $ they are the best value for stock to medium modified sb's. Once you get over 450 or so hp you might look at a better header with larger primaries.
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Re: Which headers to buy? (A78Corvette)
I have Hooker super comps on my 78. They much were easier to put in than I had figured they would be. Worked from underneath with car on jackstands and they went right up and in place.
The only PITA (kind of) was the AC compressor. Had to make a stand off that took a bit of a trial and error to get just the right lenght.
If you have a 4sp as I do you'll have to remoce the clutch cross shaft which is easy.
All in all, the header project was one the few projects that turned out easier than I had expected :smash:
Good Luck
Ken (molchaser)
[Modified by molchaser, 9:52 AM 11/28/2003]
[Modified by molchaser, 9:52 AM 11/28/2003]
The only PITA (kind of) was the AC compressor. Had to make a stand off that took a bit of a trial and error to get just the right lenght.
If you have a 4sp as I do you'll have to remoce the clutch cross shaft which is easy.
All in all, the header project was one the few projects that turned out easier than I had expected :smash:
Good Luck
Ken (molchaser)
[Modified by molchaser, 9:52 AM 11/28/2003]
[Modified by molchaser, 9:52 AM 11/28/2003]
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Re: Which headers to buy? (A78Corvette)
Search function, you'd be amazed at the outcome.
Just for giggles, I did just that. 'Dynomax Headers' in the topic content, searched the archived topics in the C3 Section. Came up with 40 posts.
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Just for giggles, I did just that. 'Dynomax Headers' in the topic content, searched the archived topics in the C3 Section. Came up with 40 posts.
[Modified by 70PurpleLS7, 12:18 PM 11/28/2003]
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Re: Which headers to buy? (70PurpleLS7)
Search function, you'd be amazed at the outcome.
Just for giggles, I did just that. 'Dynomax Headers' in the topic content, searched the archived topics in the C3 Section. Came up with 40 posts.
[Modified by 70PurpleLS7, 12:18 PM 11/28/2003]
Just for giggles, I did just that. 'Dynomax Headers' in the topic content, searched the archived topics in the C3 Section. Came up with 40 posts.
[Modified by 70PurpleLS7, 12:18 PM 11/28/2003]