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10-22-2003, 05:06 AM
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Headers
I have a 75 currently undergoing an engine rebuild. Plan on dual exhaust, headers, 2 1/4 exhaust and flowmaster 50s or 40s. Please recommend a moderate priced header: Dynomax, Hedman, etc. Looking or fit and ease of installation. Car is a daily driver. Engine mods are .480 cam, performance manifold and Edelbrock Performer 650 carb. No further internal mods.
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!
10-22-2003, 06:42 AM
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Re: Headers (klwray)
Welcome to the forum.
The coated DynoMax headers are a great fit and used by a lot of the members.
[Modified by 1979toy, 5:44 AM 10/22/2003]
The coated DynoMax headers are a great fit and used by a lot of the members.
[Modified by 1979toy, 5:44 AM 10/22/2003]
10-22-2003, 06:52 AM
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Re: Headers (1979toy)
Welcome to the forum.
The coated DynoMax headers are a great fit and used by a lot of the members.
The coated DynoMax headers are a great fit and used by a lot of the members.
What he said: DYNOMAX's will probably find their way into my '82...
One question: why 'only' 2.25" pipes?
(P.S.: if this is your daily-driver, consider the ceramic-coated/JET-HOT headers from DYNOMAX, too.
I had headers for my old rear-engine dragster J-H'd 9 years ago; now on it's 3rd owner, but the pipes still look like Day 1...)
[Modified by Glensgages, 6:01 AM 10/22/2003]
10-22-2003, 08:29 AM
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Re: Headers (1979toy)
Welcome to the forum.
The coated DynoMax headers are a great fit and used by a lot of the members.
[Modified by 1979toy, 5:44 AM 10/22/2003]
The coated DynoMax headers are a great fit and used by a lot of the members.
[Modified by 1979toy, 5:44 AM 10/22/2003]
10-22-2003, 08:37 AM
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Re: Headers (Fast81)
Dynomax here as well. Great Value! :)
10-22-2003, 08:46 AM
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Re: Headers (klwray)
I too am curious about the "header" question, as I am trying to get a motor together to put into my car. Are the dynomax headers emission legal. I have a 79 and currently as far as I know ALL original. I'd like to keep most of it that way - or offer a performance alternative. I have the air pump and was curious if they make a dynomax (or similar) header for my year car w/ the "air" holes in the header?? Looking at the web site, I didn't see much in regards to a 79. :seeya
10-22-2003, 10:26 AM
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Re: Headers (Rooster)
Hedman makes a model with AIR fittings but the JetHot coated version goes for around $700 if I remember. I'm running Cat only (soon to be Cat-less) so AIR was not consideration. Good luck -- headers are awesome
10-22-2003, 10:40 AM
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Re: Headers (Fast81)
Fast 81- The Hedman Elite w/ AIR is 470. About 250 without the coating.
-Steve
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10-22-2003, 11:37 AM
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Re: Headers (klwray)
Here is a pic of the ceramic coated headers by Dynamax. They look good now, I'll find out shortly how well they hold up! 230 bux is hard to beat for a pair of headers
10-22-2003, 11:44 AM
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Re: Headers (nitrocharger)
I have the Dynomax coated headers on the vette and although they do fade a bit over time they still look good and put off less heat than the uncoated Edelbrock headers I have on my Formula.
10-22-2003, 01:31 PM
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Re: Headers (klwray)
There's an outfit out here in the Northwest named Stan's Headers that makes great headers. I have a set of his tri-y's on my 71 LT-1 and love them. They were very easy to install. I've tried to insert a picture on this post, but if it doesn't work, go to: http://www.stans-headers.com/Photos/109y.JPG.
10-22-2003, 02:12 PM
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Re: Headers (klwray)
I find if you want a set of headers that will NOT burn any plug arrangement you have, fit a vette chassis very nicely, and work well.....try the 140 bux with shipping....Schoenfeld #151.....go to the site and see them....
they will coat them if you want......
GENE
they will coat them if you want......
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10-22-2003, 03:48 PM
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Re: Headers (klwray)
Dynomax ceramic coated are the way to go. I put them on my ZZ4. A nice header with a good look for around 215 dollars.
10-22-2003, 05:07 PM
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Re: Headers (Sigforty)
Dynomax headers look good new but watch out if you have to break in a new motor or cam with them on. I put mine on and they looked great then when i broke in my new cam they started glowing red. When they cooled down the ceramic coating was bubbled and burnt off, they look like crap now.
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10-22-2003, 05:26 PM
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Re: Headers (L-82kid)
Dynomax headers look good new but watch out if you have to break in a new motor or cam with them on. I put mine on and they looked great then when i broke in my new cam they started glowing red. When they cooled down the ceramic coating was bubbled and burnt off, they look like crap now.
Kevin
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10-22-2003, 06:08 PM
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Re: Headers (Fast81)
Hedman makes a model with AIR fittings but the JetHot coated version goes for around $700 if I remember. I'm running Cat only (soon to be Cat-less) so AIR was not consideration. Good luck -- headers are awesome
I have them on my 1980 and I really like the fit, finish, HP and sound.
10-22-2003, 06:09 PM
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Re: Headers (Fevre)
Dynomax headers look good new but watch out if you have to break in a new motor or cam with them on. I put mine on and they looked great then when i broke in my new cam they started glowing red. When they cooled down the ceramic coating was bubbled and burnt off, they look like crap now.
Kevin
The coating has a life time warranty (ya now I gotta find my warranty info after 5 years:)), just don't mention what you where doing when it happened.
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The coating has a life time warranty (ya now I gotta find my warranty info after 5 years:)), just don't mention what you where doing when it happened.
10-22-2003, 08:45 PM
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Re: Headers (klwray)
anyone using hedman headers #68300 or 68306??? I've asked this question before,, my 75 is going to get all new pipes and mufflers :thumbs: not sure about the muffler, I just put a Magnaflow on my gmc pickup and it sounds great!! thanks bushog :steering: :steering:
