Best headers for Chevy 350???

[Black1]

We're putting a new crate motor in the Vette. We are going with a ZZ4 350 from GM Perf Parts.

Jack (FSTJack), John (Silverback), FASTJack, etc :dontknow: -

....... I know some of you guys have raced Chevy's before and built a few, so I figured I'd ask here. What brand of headers have you liked (build quality being key). The main thing is going to be FITMENT. There are quite a few big names that make 63-67 Corvette Specific Headers out there.... that's going to be what I need. Also, the mid-pipe from the collectors back to "stock" rear section would be EXTREMELY helpful. I really don't want to get rid of the "side-exhaust type, rear-exit" setup I have now.

Thanks in advance for the help. :burnout:

 

[kyle's srt10]

Doug thorley Had some on my 96' whipple truck they were a nice:rock:

 

[FATJACK]

Kooks Headers is a fairly new custom exhaust company that will build you an excellent set of headers and mids. Probably not cheap but the highest quality.

 

[viperhauler]

+1 for kooks....

or look into sanderson...

 

[JRSVIPR]

Doug thorley Had some on my 96' whipple truck they were a nice:rock:

That's what i was thinkin.
http://dougthorleyheaders.com/

 

[flchub]

hooker headers if you're on a budget,decent headers,headers are a pain with the 350's though,plan on using a open end wrench to install and remove the plugs

 

[Black1]

That's what i was thinkin.
http://dougthorleyheaders.com/

They don't make anything for the (1967) Corvette.... Thanks tho.

Keep 'em comin', fellas!

 

[Black1]

...plan on using a open end wrench to install and remove the plugs

Yeah... I know. :argh: But, the factory manifolds are REAL restrictive. It'd be a shame to put a fresh motor in there and hold it back with crap manifolds. :dontknow:

 

[includemeout]

Yeah... I know. :argh: But, the factory manifolds are REAL restrictive. It'd be a shame to put a fresh motor in there and hold it back with crap manifolds. :dontknow:

But they don't leak Look at some GMC/ Izuzu box van manifolds with the 350 engine, 3" center dumps.............Did I say I hate headers

 

[Black1]

But they don't leak Look at some GMC/ Izuzu box van manifolds with the 350 engine, 3" center dumps.............Did I say I hate headers

Actually, they will pretty soon... They both have a hair-line crack in them. Instead of paying for new "stock" ones, I was just seeing what my options are.

 

[flchub]

Yeah... I know. :argh: But, the factory manifolds are REAL restrictive. It'd be a shame to put a fresh motor in there and hold it back with crap manifolds. :dontknow:

jake,

i'll ask my dad what headers he's using on his 68 vette,it is a 327,but if i'm not mistaken those should also fit a 350:dontknow: for sure

 

[JRSVIPR]

jake,

i'll ask my dad what headers he's using on his 68 vette,it is a 327,but if i'm not mistaken those should also fit a 350:dontknow: for sure

I seem to remember These.
http://www.hedman.com/

 

[includemeout]

Actually, they will pretty soon... They both have a hair-line crack in them. Instead of paying for new "stock" ones, I was just seeing what my options are.

When is they last time you saw a set of headers from 1963, at least the cast iron lasts................ I got some OEM 2 1/2" ones for wifey's old Chebby :rock:

 

[Black1]

When is they last time you saw a set of headers from 1963, at least the cast iron lasts................ I got some OEM 2 1/2" ones for wifey's old Chebby :rock:

Yer right, Jerry... Plus, it would save a LOT of headaches trying to make the rest of the exhaust (that I want to keep) fitting... I might see what Paragon wants for a set of stock replacement manifolds.

 

[Black1]

jake,

i'll ask my dad what headers he's using on his 68 vette,it is a 327,but if i'm not mistaken those should also fit a 350:dontknow: for sure

Yep, same block (basically)... Our car has a 350 in it now anyways. Just found that out a few months ago, when I ran the number on the block. :argh:

 

[Dom426]

i had lemons on my prostreet nova

 

[includemeout]

Yer right, Jerry... Plus, it would save a LOT of headaches trying to make the rest of the exhaust (that I want to keep) fitting... I might see what Paragon wants for a set of stock replacement manifolds.

Seem easy to find

http://www2.partstrain.com/store/?N...6b&ptid=pt17685258064b104dd066f33&id=938vf427

http://www.corvettecentralexhaust.com/stock/c2/c2_stock_manifolds.php

 

[FSTJACK]

i had lemons on my prostreet nova

I paid Dan Lemons 1800.00 for a set of direct fit headers for my Chevelle.
They would not even come close to fitting, Dan said "OH Well" and would do nothing for me.

I really do not know what header I would buy, without a lot of research. Most headers hang down too low and are always dragging on the collector in the Vettes I have had in the past.
You might go to a Vette forum and see what most of the guys are running at this point in time.
The last 3 sets of headers I have had (other than the Lemons) were custom made stepped, merged collector style.

Sorry I cannot be of more help but I just don't know what is available currently.

 

[FerrariTruck]

i had lemons on my prostreet nova

yep +1 on that.

Jake if i had the money for nice headers on my monte carlo i would get the Lemons hands down...But i didnt so the hooker comps worked out ok for me

 

[FastRam]

Try JBA. They make shorty headers for the elder vettes. They offer them in stainless with a Ti coating. I had a set on my 96 PU with a 350 and they worked great, never leaked, flanges never warped and the finish held up really well for a daily driver.