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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Corona, CA
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BBC headers for manual trans ???
I have a '69 Chevy with a BBC 396/TH-400 combo. I am changing to a TKO-500 or TKO-600 in the near future and will use the factory linkage. Is anyone running a factory 396/402 with a manual trans and factory linkage with a set of headers? Also, I have airbags so ground clearance is an issue.
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Colwich,Kansas
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I use to have a 4-speed/396/headers in my 4x4. I made a "U" shaped peice of 1/4 x 1 1/4 metal strap and welded it to the z-bar frame mount. shortened the z-bar to fit inside that. Dont know if anyone makes headers for a bbc/4speed combo that fits our trucks. My heddmans were supposed to fit manuels , but didnt.
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
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To my knowledge, no such animal exists.
How about using some of the chevelle 3/4 length headers (which are for auto's only) & modify the drivers side to co-exist w/the z-bar & linkage? That would be cheaper than a set built from scratch. Or McCleod (sp?) makes a modular bellhousing that can adapt a hydraulic clutch set-up (& the T-56) possibly allowing the use of the automatic style headers w/o modifying.
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I am trying to stay away from a hydraulic clutch setup and the T-56. I have all the factory clutch linkage and am currently working with SpeedDirect on a rod end bearing linkage for big block applications. I know a few customers who are running Sanderson BB3 headers for automatic applications but they will not fit the manual linkage.
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Ringtown,PA
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my hooker super comps fit with a big block and a muncie 4 speed.
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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My Hooker Comps also fit in my truck without any clearance issues on the drivers side. I did have to do some frame and header mods for the passenger side.
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Maple Grove, MN
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My Flowtech ceramic coated headers fit my big block truck with muncie 4 speed as well........
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: BRADENTON FLA
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Try the DYN86022 Dynamax ceramics, my customers seem very happy with the fit on manual trans trucks.
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John,...how did you get an avitar after only 3 posts???
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Location: Corona, CA
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I don't know. I tried it and it worked. It must be my lucky day !!!
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