Headers without individual primaries?

Johnny Fort · 05-31-2002, 08:49 PM

My leaky header gaskets are starting to get annoying so I thought I would just go ahead and get some nice headers on there and throw on the h-pipe that has been collecting dust in my basement for a few years at the same time. I plan to get 1.5 inch unequal length for ease of installation and cuz new heads are not in the works so don't try to talk me into 1 5/8ers.

My question is, what headers do you all recommend that are not of the individual primary breed? Basically I want the ones that have the backing plate connecting all the tubes at the head. I seen a few people pulling individual primary headers off cars for one reason or another and then they can't get them back on because the metal has warped. I am looking a Summit insert in 5.0/Super Ford and I see some Hedman's that have the plate connecting the tubes and are $99. This seems low. Any ideas?

What are some good gaskets and where can I get them? Thanks for all the help, my car wouldn't run without you guys.

andy669 · 05-31-2002, 11:12 PM

If youre just looking for a cheap header, I'm sure you have several choices. FlowTech, Heddman, MAC, will probably all suit you.

For gaskets I always get stock replacement manifold gaskets. I HATE the paper header gaskets.

andy

gtsr515 · 06-01-2002, 02:44 PM

Well if you must have a "flanged" header I recommend some of the JBA products, I won't try to talk you into 1&5/8's but I definetly recommend equal length.

PONYONE · 06-02-2002, 10:25 PM

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Originally posted by Johnny Fort
My leaky header gaskets are starting to get annoying so I thought I would just go ahead and get some nice headers on there and throw on the h-pipe that has been collecting dust in my basement for a few years at the same time. I plan to get 1.5 inch unequal length for ease of installation and cuz new heads are not in the works so don't try to talk me into 1 5/8ers.

My question is, what headers do you all recommend that are not of the individual primary breed? Basically I want the ones that have the backing plate connecting all the tubes at the head. I seen a few people pulling individual primary headers off cars for one reason or another and then they can't get them back on because the metal has warped. I am looking a Summit insert in 5.0/Super Ford and I see some Hedman's that have the plate connecting the tubes and are $99. This seems low. Any ideas?

What are some good gaskets and where can I get them? Thanks for all the help, my car wouldn't run without you guys.

Hedman makes a great header for your car. Under $100.00 plus it'll boost you economy!

Barrfight · 06-02-2002, 10:41 PM

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i think bbk would make a good choice

05-31-2002, 08:49 PM	#1
Johnny Fort Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Naperville, Illinois, USA Posts: 35	Headers without individual primaries? My leaky header gaskets are starting to get annoying so I thought I would just go ahead and get some nice headers on there and throw on the h-pipe that has been collecting dust in my basement for a few years at the same time. I plan to get 1.5 inch unequal length for ease of installation and cuz new heads are not in the works so don't try to talk me into 1 5/8ers. My question is, what headers do you all recommend that are not of the individual primary breed? Basically I want the ones that have the backing plate connecting all the tubes at the head. I seen a few people pulling individual primary headers off cars for one reason or another and then they can't get them back on because the metal has warped. I am looking a Summit insert in 5.0/Super Ford and I see some Hedman's that have the plate connecting the tubes and are $99. This seems low. Any ideas? What are some good gaskets and where can I get them? Thanks for all the help, my car wouldn't run without you guys. __________________ '89 GT- Hurst- 3.55's- MM's subs- 144K miles- 14.31@97.5

05-31-2002, 11:12 PM	#2
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	If youre just looking for a cheap header, I'm sure you have several choices. FlowTech, Heddman, MAC, will probably all suit you. For gaskets I always get stock replacement manifold gaskets. I HATE the paper header gaskets. andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

06-01-2002, 02:44 PM	#3
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	Well if you must have a "flanged" header I recommend some of the JBA products, I won't try to talk you into 1&5/8's but I definetly recommend equal length. __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

06-02-2002, 10:41 PM	#5
Barrfight Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 51	BBK BBK BBK BBK BBK BBK BBK BBK BBK BBK BBK BBK BBK BBK i think bbk would make a good choice __________________ Give Blood--Play Rugby! HOOAH! Red 1991 LX 5.0 Hatchback BBK Headers 2 Chamber Flowmasters 2 1/2 in. exhaust Underdrives 1.7 roller rockers ported stock intake and heads 3.73 gears

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