Headers with crossmember type motor mounts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

62lwbc10 · 08-09-2014, 12:17 PM

Dear all I know this is a perennial question but I need some answers. I have a 58 Apache with the original steering box and a new crate 350/290 and I want to replace my ram horns with headers. I understand I need to use block hugger type headers to clear the steering box. I see there are lots of blockhuggers from various manufacturers but most have a disclaimer that they won't fit with the side-type (tubular crossmember) motor mounts, which I do have. Can anyone recommend a set of headers that will work for me? Anyone else have this setup, sbc with original steering box and side mounts and headers? It seems a company named Sanderson might make something that may work but not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mark

agnes the dog · 08-09-2014, 12:28 PM

I used a set of Hedman headers from a 73-87 Chevy truck. Worked without any modification at all. I have a 1984 305 SBC in a 59 stepside with original steering. Not sure what you mean by the tubular crossmember though. I have the original bellhousing style rear mounts. I can't see how the front mounts could ever come into play. I'll take some pics later to show how it looks.

62lwbc10 · 08-09-2014, 12:52 PM

Thanks Agnes, I guess the type of motor mounts affects the fit of the headers. On a sbc you can either use side mounts or front mounts. I guess if you have the side mounts you have less choices. Wish I would have used the front mounts off the crossmember and I wouldn't have these fitment issues

roger55 · 08-13-2014, 11:41 PM

I'd get a set of 2 1/2 ramhorns. I think they flow just as well as block hugger headers do.
You can get repros on ebay for cheap. It's what I did.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-UP-SB-C...d16193&vxp=mtr

They have them in chrome too.

Here's mine:

Coach529 · 08-13-2014, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger55

I'd get a set of 2 1/2 ramhorns. I think they flow just as well as block hugger headers do.
You can get repros on ebay for cheap. It's what I did.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-UP-SB-C...d16193&vxp=mtr

They have them in chrome too.

Here's mine:

Nice looking engine compartment!!

08-09-2014, 12:17 PM	#1
62lwbc10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 394	Headers with crossmember type motor mounts Dear all I know this is a perennial question but I need some answers. I have a 58 Apache with the original steering box and a new crate 350/290 and I want to replace my ram horns with headers. I understand I need to use block hugger type headers to clear the steering box. I see there are lots of blockhuggers from various manufacturers but most have a disclaimer that they won't fit with the side-type (tubular crossmember) motor mounts, which I do have. Can anyone recommend a set of headers that will work for me? Anyone else have this setup, sbc with original steering box and side mounts and headers? It seems a company named Sanderson might make something that may work but not sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Mark

08-09-2014, 12:28 PM	#2
agnes the dog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 272	Re: Headers with crossmember type motor mounts I used a set of Hedman headers from a 73-87 Chevy truck. Worked without any modification at all. I have a 1984 305 SBC in a 59 stepside with original steering. Not sure what you mean by the tubular crossmember though. I have the original bellhousing style rear mounts. I can't see how the front mounts could ever come into play. I'll take some pics later to show how it looks. __________________ Just because you can, doesn't necessarily mean you should. 1959 3100 stepside 355 + T5

08-09-2014, 12:52 PM	#3
62lwbc10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 394	Re: Headers with crossmember type motor mounts Thanks Agnes, I guess the type of motor mounts affects the fit of the headers. On a sbc you can either use side mounts or front mounts. I guess if you have the side mounts you have less choices. Wish I would have used the front mounts off the crossmember and I wouldn't have these fitment issues

08-13-2014, 11:41 PM	#4
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: Headers with crossmember type motor mounts I'd get a set of 2 1/2 ramhorns. I think they flow just as well as block hugger headers do. You can get repros on ebay for cheap. It's what I did. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-UP-SB-C...d16193&vxp=mtr They have them in chrome too. Here's mine: __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

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