Header opinions needed

[mudbone64]

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]

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]

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]

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

[mudbone64]

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]

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

[NtheFamily]

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 ??

[MacAttack]

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.