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Just thought I would post the pics of my engine installation and how well the Hedman headers fit.Attachment 47814957

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Shark Racer

That is beautifully detailed.

I have Hedman 68301-6s on my 78. They fit great on the driver's side, but the passenger side is very close to the idler arm and I had to grind some of my scatter shield off to get the header up against the head.

chstitans42

Good thing you dont have a big block, because I can tell you from experience, they hit in like four different places...

GregS_72

a millisecond glance at the pics, I could tell it was not a big block!

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Just realized the pictures I posted did not show the passenger side installed. I have the heavy duty Moog idler arm, and it is close, but the headers required no modification. There is probably 1/8 inch between the header and the rubber seal on the idler arm? We will see if it survives the heat.

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If I had a big block, I would use the stock big block manifold. It looks cool and by design would appear to be a decent manifold. Not as restrictive and lacking flow as the rams horn. And it is no surprise to me that headers don't fit. There is only so much room in a Corvette engine bay, and the big block engine is tight.

doorgunner

The engine looks great!

BLUE1972

USAFVeteran

I have a 71 LS-5 454 in my 69 and I have Hooker Super Comp, coated headers. I DID NOT HAVE TO DING ANYWHERE...


Quality headers make a big difference.

540 vette

Thats what I used on my BB 72. No problems with fitment.

kdr3

Congrats on the Killer build there..........

stingraymaniac

I have the sidepipe version on mine works and fits great 👍
Looks great in yours

SPCL FX

Well done ! Love that you painted it Chevy orange ! Corporate blue just doesn't do it for me ! I did my big block for my Nova in it and regretted it every day once I had it all together!

That is one sweet 77 !

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Thank you for the compliments. For me, a Chevy 350 is supposed to be orange.....even though GM changed it mid stream in 77. I used the Eastwood engine paint, and while it took multiple coats, it really is a brilliant deep color finish that looks great. And it has been very durable over the 10,000 miles I have put on it.

As for headers, I switched to Stainless Work Stainless Steel headers and exhaust...pricey but very high quality and actually fit even better than Hedmans, and more ground clearance.

SB64

The headers do look like a good fit. I really like the deep orange of the block which also has a nice shine. Well done!



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