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Offline greatdane

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headman headers #69088
« on: June 18, 2010, 11:33:21 pm »
Anyone running these headers. Do you like em? How does the coating hold up? Do the fit well? I am thinking about getting them so let me know....
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Offline ont_guy_38

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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2010, 06:32:17 pm »
I have them and the fit is well and they seem to seal up great.Have not had them long enough to tell you how the coating holds up but never seen a set at car shows or cruise nights that look bad

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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2010, 07:31:47 pm »
Do the ball and socket collectors reduce from 3" to 2 1/2"? I want to run 3" all the way out....  
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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2010, 09:53:22 pm »
Why do you want 3"? What is your engine setup?

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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2010, 11:04:36 pm »
This is the set up! It is a .480 lift cam .288 duration, edelbrock air gap intake, 750 edelbrock carb....
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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2010, 01:17:53 pm »
Ordered the Headmans today hope they work out........ 8)
« Last Edit: June 24, 2010, 01:34:54 pm by greatdane »
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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2010, 01:21:13 pm »
3" all the way back is overkill for that motor and spec.
You'd see better performance with 2 1/2" exhaust
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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2010, 01:33:55 pm »
3" all the way back is overkill for that motor and spec.
You'd see better performance with 2 1/2" exhaust

Is this the consensus because I am geting ready to order mufflers soon???
« Last Edit: June 24, 2010, 04:10:12 pm by greatdane »
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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2010, 03:39:38 pm »
I wouldn't run 3" on there, 2.5 should be fine.

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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2010, 05:22:36 pm »
I agree. I dont see a need for 3" unless its a modified BBC. Or you are running single exhaust.

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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2010, 08:45:21 pm »
2 1/2 it is then! Im going with Hooker Area Chambers in 2 1/2" center in and center out............ still dumped at the rear axle!
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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2010, 08:24:08 pm »
Headers showed up today..............there sweet looking!!!
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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2010, 07:35:50 am »
Headers showed up today..............there sweet looking!!!
I have an 87 SWB that is TBI. I have a 383 stroker I'm ploping in and taking out the computer. I have a couple questions on the swap.
I would like to know how these fit? I have the summit headers and they didnt work, they block plugs #3&4 and also hit the starter. I guess that's the price I pay for going with the cheaper headers. ???

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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2010, 10:19:16 am »
Headers showed up today..............there sweet looking!!!
I have an 87 SWB that is TBI. I have a 383 stroker I'm ploping in and taking out the computer. I have a couple questions on the swap.
I would like to know how these fit? I have the summit headers and they didnt work, they block plugs #3&4 and also hit the starter. I guess that's the price I pay for going with the cheaper headers. ???
I will find out soon and let you know! My engine will be here tomorrow and I hope to have it in the truck next week sometime!
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Re: headman headers #69088
« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2010, 12:09:13 am »
They seem to fit good! Plugs will be tight but OK!
« Last Edit: July 07, 2010, 10:11:47 pm by greatdane »
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