69 Chevelle SBC header recommendation?

Chipper Chapman · 09-16-2013, 11:05 AM

Looking to replace the headers on my chevelle, 350/255/280. Currently has Davis three step 1.5/1.625/1.75 but they are getting too thin and have been dented and bent too many times. Any recommendations? I've been looking at the shelf style headers because taking the car somewhere to have a $3k set of headers made is out of the question. Thanks in advance, Chris

Ed Wright · 09-16-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chipper Chapman

Looking to replace the headers on my chevelle, 350/255/280. Currently has Davis three step 1.5/1.625/1.75 but they are getting too thin and have been dented and bent too many times. Any recommendations? I've been looking at the shelf style headers because taking the car somewhere to have a $3k set of headers made is out of the question. Thanks in advance, Chris

Stahl headers. York, PA

09-16-2013, 01:50 PM

We just bought a set of American Racing Headers and they were very, very nice. I know they specialize in late-model GM EFI stuff but would guess they have some to fit yours too. ??? If I'm not mistaken they make the headers for the COPO. Anthony is great to work with ... customer service second to none.

terry1 · 09-16-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Stahl headers. York, PA

Ed,do you think the Stahl headers would be better than a stainless set?

njk53 · 09-16-2013, 02:30 PM

Stahl Headers. Stahl probably has more dyno data than any header builder in the business. Call Jere Stahl and tell him what you have and he will recommend a header to suit your needs.

Alan Roehrich · 09-16-2013, 07:38 PM

Stahl. Who needs stainless? NitroPlate!

If Jere Stahl is not making headers right now, then I'd suggest KromerKraft. I just talked to Mr. Kromer last week, he is back in business and building headers.

Ed Wright · 09-16-2013, 10:44 PM

I just bought a set from Stahl. If it's an SS engine he may have you do what he had me do: He had me take a Manila folder and, using a gasket hammer, cut out a pattern of my raised exhaust ports and bolt holes to custom cut a set of flanges that located the tube over my ports like he wanted them. Have some data handy. Jere is a very bright guy, likes plenty of data. Maybe not as much for a stocker. If I need another set, I would certainly buy from them again. I don't know if they also build stainless headers. I didn't ask. Ph 717-846-1632.

Alan Roehrich · 09-17-2013, 07:05 AM

Jere has the customer make templates for every header, and he does not make stainless headers.

And yeah, Jere is a data fanatic. Be prepared to tell him everything about the car.

09-16-2013, 11:05 AM	#1
Chipper Chapman Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Belmont N.S. Canada Posts: 473 Likes: 246 Liked 166 Times in 71 Posts	69 Chevelle SBC header recommendation? Looking to replace the headers on my chevelle, 350/255/280. Currently has Davis three step 1.5/1.625/1.75 but they are getting too thin and have been dented and bent too many times. Any recommendations? I've been looking at the shelf style headers because taking the car somewhere to have a $3k set of headers made is out of the question. Thanks in advance, Chris __________________ Chris Chapman 1969 Chevelle NHRA F-G/SA 1090

09-16-2013, 01:50 PM	#3
Tar Heel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 69 Chevelle SBC header recommendation? We just bought a set of American Racing Headers and they were very, very nice. I know they specialize in late-model GM EFI stuff but would guess they have some to fit yours too. ??? If I'm not mistaken they make the headers for the COPO. Anthony is great to work with ... customer service second to none.

09-16-2013, 02:30 PM	#5
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 69 Chevelle SBC header recommendation? Stahl Headers. Stahl probably has more dyno data than any header builder in the business. Call Jere Stahl and tell him what you have and he will recommend a header to suit your needs. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

09-16-2013, 07:38 PM	#6
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,561 Liked 1,788 Times in 408 Posts	Re: 69 Chevelle SBC header recommendation? Stahl. Who needs stainless? NitroPlate! If Jere Stahl is not making headers right now, then I'd suggest KromerKraft. I just talked to Mr. Kromer last week, he is back in business and building headers. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

09-16-2013, 10:44 PM	#7
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: 69 Chevelle SBC header recommendation? I just bought a set from Stahl. If it's an SS engine he may have you do what he had me do: He had me take a Manila folder and, using a gasket hammer, cut out a pattern of my raised exhaust ports and bolt holes to custom cut a set of flanges that located the tube over my ports like he wanted them. Have some data handy. Jere is a very bright guy, likes plenty of data. Maybe not as much for a stocker. If I need another set, I would certainly buy from them again. I don't know if they also build stainless headers. I didn't ask. Ph 717-846-1632. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

09-17-2013, 07:05 AM	#8
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,561 Liked 1,788 Times in 408 Posts	Re: 69 Chevelle SBC header recommendation? Jere has the customer make templates for every header, and he does not make stainless headers. And yeah, Jere is a data fanatic. Be prepared to tell him everything about the car. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S