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I need a new set of headers for the Volare. The Kooks are paper thin and broke in several places this past weekend. I was told Performace Welding is making the best headers right now. I really would like some input. They are expensive (like Kooks) but are supposed to be worth it. Also, are stainless worth the added cost? Thanks in advance. Jim
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Jim if you want the best try Calvin Elston at Elston exhaust In North Carolina. Stainless tri-y's expensive but worth it.
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Greg, they are ALL expensive now. My first set of headers (Casler) were $69. Jim
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I use Marks (Performance Welding) merge collectors on my Pontiac. He really knows his stuff and they are great quality.
He is a great person to go to considering your combo. His small block A body that Steve Wann often drives is one of the fastest A bodies around. You should talk to him about what he does on his car. He actually has a second merge collector where both headers merge into one exhaust. Sounds a bit different but the thing sure is fast.
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Jim, only one name...Calvin Elston
.13 on our SBC (never dynoed as the headers would not fit the cradle) 13 hp 15 ft-lbs TQ on our BBC 396 (back to back over some pretty good stuff) www.elstonheaders.com Bill |
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Bill Grubbs $3200 for 13hp and 15 tq? Is that about right?
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I have two sets depending on which cam and head combo you are using. TTI 1 3/4" to 1 7/8" step for the small cam with performance welding merge collectors. Nice header with easy access and no suspension to take apart. The big cam high flow head motor uses 1 7/8" long tube with a performance welding merge collectors theses wrap arond the frame rail and have EXCELLENT off head transition. made by Vandergriff in NC.
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I have a set on my Dart, you will not be disappointed! Mark is great to deal with and knows his stuff, give him a call!
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We have a real nice set of three step headers for our 2009 Challenger Drag Pak by Pete Z at AppleTree and they seem to doing the job.
We also have a brand new set of TTI stainless that we have not yet tried since Pete got us the other headers right away, and we were waiting in line for the TTI's, but we may give the TTI's a try when we are running locally now that we are back from our wild west trip. The TTI's are pretty and TTI does a lot of good work.... David The New Hemi Guy Last edited by NewHemi; 04-27-2010 at 06:00 PM. |
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