Chevelle Header Install

[67c-10Texas]

With all the questions and postings about headers lately, I figured that I would take some pictures of the install last weekend and post them for you guys.

I bought these headers off of EBAY from Skip White Performance - Mid Length Chevelle Headers - Ceramic Coated - nice quality - price was under 200

First off let me say that I am using tublar motor mounts. I have no idea if these headers will fit stock mounted motors

The headers fit nice with some light trimming of the upper frame edge
About 1/4" on the drivers side and a bit more than 3/8 on the passenger side.
Both of these are for a length of maybe 3 to 4 inches.

The headers are mid length and hang perfect in the frame rails. Any good muffler shop should be able to create a bend in even 3" that will stay in the frame

Sorry but I had to remove the clutch lever from the old saginaw so I don't think these will work with standards

I am pleased with the quality and would say that these are great addition on price alone. If they last 3 years I think that it will pay for its self. I would have much rather had a set of long tubes but finding a set that hangs high in the frame is near impossible.

I have some more pics if needed and can answer any questions

Thanks to the Board

[s95930]

Thanks for the info.

Could you add some pictures from under the truck?

[byrd]

First off let me say that I am using tublar motor mounts. I have no idea if these headers will fit stock mounted motors

Will not work with stock motor mounts as I found out the hard way If you do a search you will find that some people have used them and they have worked,but not the ones Skip white sells. I ended up using the 88-95 headers he sells and they fit great, with a slight trim of the DS rail on top only(about 1/8" trimmed off) You can check them out in my build thread in my sig if anybody wants to see what they look like...Randy

[67c-10Texas]

more pics -

[72hotrod]

I had Hedman aluminum coated headers when running a small-block in my 72. I can't remember exactly the year application, but it was 64-69 (I think) full-length Chevelle. With the engine on 6-cyl stands in the 6-cyl position everything cleared great except the clutch linkage, but I fabbed up some and made it work. I didn't like the angle or position of the collector as it wasn't as level/parallel as I would like and was a little low. When I switched to BB on 72 mounts in the stock BB location, I tried the headers I had from a 77Grand Prix with a BB Chevy that were also full-length Hedman aluminized for 64-69 (I think) Chevelle.They fit great(one tight spot-no contact- by the rear bushing of the lower control arm on the DS) with TH400, but I never tried w/manual.They were't AS low as the SB ones, but I would still want a tighter, above-the-frame-bottom fit. I know they were both for a late 60's Chevelle applications. Those that you got first should (might) have worked with the engine set back in the 6-cyl position with 6-cyl stands. It's just a little tighter clearance at the firewall, but not a problem. I know it would be more helpful if I kept records so I could give a part#, or was more certain of the particulars like exact years, but I just play like a kid and don't much look back.

[project1971]

I got the same ones. Hopefully installing them in the next few weeks. I have bought several things from Skip White and they all seem great.

[black05stxjt]

looks good, what brand control arms are those?

[HUEVUDO]

I bought some ceramic coated headers for my yellow 67. Have not installed them yet....

[cameeks]

I'm wanting to do this so I'll be watching this

[67c-10Texas]

Originally Posted by black05stxjt

looks good, what brand control arms are those?

control arms are from chisholm enterprises - they are no longer in business

it was a swap meet find

[Bamm]

Where did you get your tubular motor mounts from, just in case anybody here runs into the same problem...... Thanks..............Bamm

[67c-10Texas]

Sorry Bamm

i bought the tublar motor mounts from POL - Performance On Line

it was a kit that included the mounts, trans crossmember, and shock relocators (have not installed those yet shock mounts yet)

[HoupPhotography]

What size motor is that?

[rodstored-72]

i believe that i have the same headers that i bought from summit & i have them on my 4.5" lowered (front) '72 chevy & they fit great with my stock motor towers & mounts. just ssome info. if wanted....

looks good!
rodstored-72

[67c-10Texas]

small block

[sanchzy]

i have a 70 but its bagged and ive though 3 pairs of headers and thay all too long or hit the top rail so im lookin for a shorty that would fit