Topic: Header Selection
in Forum: C3 Fuel, Emission Control, and Exhaust Systems


Headman's jet coated are what I put on my 67 dodge & they're great. Have the factory headers on the vet, but I sure the hedman's are just as good for a vet. You don't have to worry about the rusting which they will do if they're not coated especially on a car that's not driven daily.
Alan
So far I've had good luck with my ceramic coated Flowtech's by Holley. Going on 3 seasons now with no prob's. Got 'em cheap on ebay.
BTW, I was just in Orlando last week for a few days. Nice area you live in Bernie.
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So it sounds like I just need to be sure they are ceramic coated. Good votes for Headman and Flowtech.
Sarge, you should have given me a call to get together while you were down here.



I am extremely happy with my flowtechs!!
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Interesting, I called Holley/Flotech/Hooker, and Headman and all said that their headers were made for stock heads and all bets were off for fitment on aftermarket heads. They said the main issue is where the exhaust port is located on the head relative to the stock location. If it is a little higher than the header will rub the bottom of the car and also concern on spark plug angle. I thought this was strange since most hot rods have aftermarket heads and headers. I guess they just want to wash their hands of any liability. When I checked with Summit they felt the headman or flowtechs would fit with these heads but no guarantee. If anyone has a specific part number that fits with these heads please list the part number.
They also indicated that if I break in my new cam with the coated header attached the warranty is voided. I was going to have them put on while the engine was out of the car but now I am leaning towards putting the ram horns back on, break in the cam, then dry fit headers sometime over the winter when it is cooler. What a pain.....


I put DynoMax on my '79. Not the least bit of problem with the fit. They slid in from the top. According to my Edelbrock catalog, the RPM heads have the D port configuration and are in the stock position. But a phone call will settle it one way or another.
Dave


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