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mudbone64 · 08-10-2009, 10:15 AM

Well, after a very long time my dad has finally decided to install his 327 into his '66. The old 6 cylinder finally came out on Saturday morning and his 327 is fully re-assembled and after a little paint will be ready to install. Now all he needs is a set of headers. I found these on Jeg's: http://www.jegs.com/i/Flowtech/387/11500/10002/-1

What are the forum's opinions? I realize these are not the nicest headers in the world but the 327 is bone stock and the truck is just a play-thing. So, if any of the members can give me some opinions or possibly make a suggestion on different headers I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
mudbone64

jason65 · 08-10-2009, 12:03 PM

Mine are like that. They are ok but I wish I had got different ones now cause I want to lower the truck and those will be the first thing to drag.

apachedaddy · 08-10-2009, 12:04 PM

I have not used those on my 66 but i did use them on my 75 and had nothing but trouble with them. They were on for about 6 months and went through 4 sets of gaskets. Finall got fed up with it and pulled them off to find out the mounting flang was warped. Bought a set of hookers with a thicker flange and never had another problem. With that being said i cant say that all there headers are this way but i didnt have any luck with them.

MacAttack · 08-10-2009, 12:06 PM

5/8" thick flanges (or thicker) or nothing. I'll never go cheapo again.

mudbone64 · 08-10-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

5/8" thick flanges (or thicker) or nothing. I'll never go cheapo again.

Thanks for the tip about the flanges and thanks to everyone else for responding. Anyone else?

fryco · 08-10-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudbone64

Thanks for the tip about the flanges and thanks to everyone else for responding. Anyone else?

i hope you were shooting for 3/8" ... 5/8" is just a little excessive... just me

MacAttack · 08-10-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fryco

i hope you were shooting for 3/8" ... 5/8" is just a little excessive... just me

Yep - 3/8" is what I meant.

NtheFamily · 08-10-2009, 05:09 PM

I was thinking on getting some Headman headers I have seen at Summit for my 327 in my 65.

I think they were $154.
Has anyone used these ?

Not sure though since I have never had headers. I wasn't for sure if it would make mine perform any better or sound any better.

As of now, I have the original ram horns, mild cam and dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers.

Anybody got any suggestions if I shoud go with headers ??

08-10-2009, 10:15 AM	#1
mudbone64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4	Header opinions needed Well, after a very long time my dad has finally decided to install his 327 into his '66. The old 6 cylinder finally came out on Saturday morning and his 327 is fully re-assembled and after a little paint will be ready to install. Now all he needs is a set of headers. I found these on Jeg's: http://www.jegs.com/i/Flowtech/387/11500/10002/-1 What are the forum's opinions? I realize these are not the nicest headers in the world but the 327 is bone stock and the truck is just a play-thing. So, if any of the members can give me some opinions or possibly make a suggestion on different headers I would appreciate it. Thanks, mudbone64

08-10-2009, 12:03 PM	#2
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Header opinions needed Mine are like that. They are ok but I wish I had got different ones now cause I want to lower the truck and those will be the first thing to drag.

08-10-2009, 12:04 PM	#3
apachedaddy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pooler, GA Posts: 213	Re: Header opinions needed I have not used those on my 66 but i did use them on my 75 and had nothing but trouble with them. They were on for about 6 months and went through 4 sets of gaskets. Finall got fed up with it and pulled them off to find out the mounting flang was warped. Bought a set of hookers with a thicker flange and never had another problem. With that being said i cant say that all there headers are this way but i didnt have any luck with them.

08-10-2009, 12:06 PM	#4
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Header opinions needed 5/8" thick flanges (or thicker) or nothing. I'll never go cheapo again. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

08-10-2009, 05:09 PM	#8
NtheFamily Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: north Georgia Posts: 50	Re: Header opinions needed I was thinking on getting some Headman headers I have seen at Summit for my 327 in my 65. I think they were $154. Has anyone used these ? Not sure though since I have never had headers. I wasn't for sure if it would make mine perform any better or sound any better. As of now, I have the original ram horns, mild cam and dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers. Anybody got any suggestions if I shoud go with headers ??



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