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Old 01-09-2008, 09:16 PM   #1
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Headers + Torsion Bar front end ?

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Is anyone running full length headers with a torsion bar front end? If so, what brand (Part number?)
I have been looking around, but the few brands I find for 60-66 say 'without torsion bar front' and I don't have spare cash to trust the parts store guys who haven't tried to fit them personally...

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Old 01-10-2008, 02:58 AM   #2
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Re: Headers + Torsion Bar front end ?

I think the only the shorties will work. When I had my 62 I called Summit and a few other places and they told me only shorties would work. I know it sucks!!
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Old 01-10-2008, 04:00 AM   #3
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Re: Headers + Torsion Bar front end ?

for my 65 it came with custom headers that are a very tight fit inside there with the 400 but they fit and look nicely but if im correct torsion bars are anotehr type of springs for our trucks but i know mine doesnt have them it has coil springs in the front
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Old 01-10-2008, 08:17 AM   #4
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I think the only the shorties will work. When I had my 62 I called Summit and a few other places and they told me only shorties would work. I know it sucks!!
That is what I have been finding. I think I saw a nice pair by hooker that I will go with: 2466hkr- small chevy universal shorty header... they seem like one of the better brands out there.

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Old 01-10-2008, 08:28 AM   #5
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Re: Headers + Torsion Bar front end ?

Let me know how you get on with them Matt, i'm looking to replace the headers on my torsion bar 60 panel.
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Old 01-10-2008, 08:31 AM   #6
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Will do, Steve!
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Old 01-10-2008, 09:03 AM   #7
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That is what I have been finding. I think I saw a nice pair by hooker that I will go with: 2466hkr- small chevy universal shorty header... they seem like one of the better brands out there.

Thanks for the cofirmation,

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I like the Patriots, they look nice as well. Hooker is also good, they have been around awhile.
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Old 01-10-2008, 09:11 AM   #8
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Oh ya, one other thing.... when the write up on a header refers to 'angled plugs' do they mean the plug boot angled at 90 degrees instead of straight out? Or do they mean something else....
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Re: Headers + Torsion Bar front end ?

On some of the Chevy heads, the plug is actually angled, not sticking out 90 degrees from the head
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I see...Out of curiosity I will google it and see if I can find a pic. but I think I can visualize what you are saying. I would think my original 283 w/stock heads would be straight plug...
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Hey Matt, did you get the shorty headers yet? I'm about to place an order and was deciding to go with hugger headers or shorties. Any pics would be great.

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Old 02-03-2008, 02:23 AM   #12
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Not yet... I blew my $$$ on stuff to get my 'new' used carb rebuilt. Headers will be next on my list, but I have to wait I still plan on getting those hooker headers mentioned above. I had been looking on ebay, but all I was finding were cheap block-huggers, I worry those may not hold up.... Let us know what you do!
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:13 PM   #13
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Re: Headers + Torsion Bar front end ?

I used dynomax full length headers in my 61 with torsion bars. I'm running a big block and still got them to fit. Let me know if you would like a part #.
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Old 02-04-2008, 06:44 AM   #14
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I used dynomax full length headers in my 61 with torsion bars. I'm running a big block and still got them to fit. Let me know if you would like a part #.
Please! I was unable to find a set and would like to check these out. (I wonder if they'll work on a sbc) Did you need to modify them at all? Thanks,
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Old 02-04-2008, 02:30 PM   #15
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Please! I was unable to find a set and would like to check these out. (I wonder if they'll work on a sbc) Did you need to modify them at all? Thanks,
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Old 02-05-2008, 04:04 AM   #16
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Re: Headers + Torsion Bar front end ?

I've been using the good ol' fasioned $90.00 flowtechs. Had to notch the stock 4 speed tranny crossmember a bit. not a bad fit otherwise.

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Old 02-06-2008, 11:18 AM   #17
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I've been using the good ol' fasioned $90.00 flowtechs. Had to notch the stock 4 speed tranny crossmember a bit. not a bad fit otherwise.
Thats what I went with. Haven't installed them yet, should be in a couple of weeks. will keep you all posted.
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