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[passthebuck]

tac106842, why are you getting a different starter? Do these not fit the factory starter?

[tac106842]

I have a mild built sbc406 running 10.3:1 compression and a good friend of mine told me to never run a sbc 400 up on a stock starter. He has built several of these and the stock starter usually ends up trashed in about 4 months. So I was planning on running a geared starter. I spoke with Steve (Joker69) and he said that he is running a Powermaster geared starter with these headers and he has a starter that you can rotated the electric motor to fit your application. Summit and Jegs has these starters in the standard bolt or staggered bolt pattern for around $245.00 and they put out 200ftlb of cranking torque. To answer your question I am not sure if the stock starter will fit or not, I know from installing these headers it is pretty tight where the starter goes and I am sure that there will be plenty of heat coming off these headers. You may want to ask Joker69 this question.

[jeremy zander]

Just ordered a set of big block headers for my 1970 chevy 3/4 2wheel drive...should be a week or so ..update pics soon...thanks Steve..

[passthebuck]

Just recieved my stainless SB headers & they look great! Going overseas for a bit so I'll have to install them when I get back. Photos then...

[406 Q-ship]

Originally Posted by tac106842

I have a mild built sbc406 running 10.3:1 compression and a good friend of mine told me to never run a sbc 400 up on a stock starter. He has built several of these and the stock starter usually ends up trashed in about 4 months. So I was planning on running a geared starter. I spoke with Steve (Joker69) and he said that he is running a Powermaster geared starter with these headers and he has a starter that you can rotated the electric motor to fit your application. Summit and Jegs has these starters in the standard bolt or staggered bolt pattern for around $245.00 and they put out 200ftlb of cranking torque. To answer your question I am not sure if the stock starter will fit or not, I know from installing these headers it is pretty tight where the starter goes and I am sure that there will be plenty of heat coming off these headers. You may want to ask Joker69 this question.

HUH???? Gm run stock starters without issues, my 406 runs a stock starter for going on 15 years now. For the first 3 years of running this 406 I had a gear reduction starter and had nothing but problems, put on a cast iron nose starter and all the issues went away. A 400 SBC will run just fine on a stock GM starter.

[shawno72]

Now all I need is a set for my 292

[DaHos]

Originally Posted by Dano69c10

Did the fitment problem get corrected, or do the headers still interfere with the stock tranny crossmember?

I too am still scratchin my head on that one.......pg 10 ????????

BB guys how did you do it?

[Jokers69]

The bbc or sbc header will not work with stock transmssion crossmember. They both need aftermarket crossmembers.

[Brandoneh]

Steve, I have placed a call into Dan's shop 3 times now and haven't heard back. Are they still in business? I'm looking for a set of BBC headers.

Thanks.

[Jokers69]

Yes they are still open. I can get you a set ordered. Give us a call 425-251-0210 thanks Steve

[shawno72]

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[Dan 67 Chevy LWB]

Are they doing the Big Block Headers in Stainless Steel?

What is the current price.

[gofast68c20]

Is the price still the same for the big block headers?
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[Jokers69]

I will check current pricing and availabilty in stainless. Let you guys know asap.

[Brandoneh]

Well it looks like there are 3 of us. If we can all pool together and get a couple more guys in for the BBC headers, perhaps we can score a group buy. I talked to Dan yesterday Joker, thank you.

[volleyballer13]

Depending on the price of the BBC headers, you can add me to your group buy. I would love a set for my 78 blazer.

[mmmBoost]

I'll be up for a sbc bare set when I get my taxes back, if enough of us group buy.

[Brandoneh]

Well I think that's 3. Can we got some more so we can propose a group buy?

[mmmBoost]

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[orange72]

i figured i would give this a bump. Kinda interested in a set for sbc and was wondering if there was a chance for a group buy. if not is there any sales going on? thanks a lot

[Brandoneh]

I'm still in.

[POPO1984]

I might be i dependingon the price for a coated set

[Dan 67 Chevy LWB]

Originally Posted by Dan 67 Chevy LWB

Are they doing the Big Block Headers in Stainless Steel?

What is the current price.

Never did see where you posted the current price on the BBC Stainless Headers.

[passthebuck]

Update: I'm back & just got my stainless 1 5/8 sbc headers installed. Having a 67 with the wide framerails, I had to relieve it in a few spots. Nbd there. I used Stage 8 hardware. There were a few other spots of interference. My motor uses a factory long, high torque starter and I had to dimple one tube a bit to allow an airgap. I also had to bend/massage a few brake lines. Overall, they fit great and look even better. I'm using 1st gen Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads with angled plugs and I'm able to use 90 deg plug boots. I'm doing a 3sp to auto conversion & so I built my own trans crossmember.

[Brandoneh]

Everytime I call this guy's shop there's no answer and just voicemail. Has anyone ordered recently?