Header building

littlemanjoe · 07-21-2024, 10:51 AM

How critical is it, for the tubes to be the same length when building headers?

Are there important dos and don'ts when building them?

Header builders seem to be a dying breed around Ohio, so we may have to try it ourselves.

Thanks,
Mike
3020 A/SA

1320racer · 07-21-2024, 07:44 PM

In a door car, ease of installation, spark plug access and ground clearance takes precedence over equal length.

Billy Nees · 07-21-2024, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanjoe

How critical is it, for the tubes to be the same length when building headers?
Thanks,
Mike
3020 A/SA

On a Stocker, it's very critical. Try to get them within 2". Also, get your primary tubes "phased" in the collectors correctly and get your "math" right what ever formula you use!

cad · Yesterday, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanjoe

Header builders seem to be a dying breed around Ohio, so we may have to try it ourselves.

Sean Graham -- Graham Motorsports is in Sunbury OH. Very nice guy and very talented.

Clark Doukas

1320racer · Yesterday, 03:58 PM

The OP has had multiple threads asking about header types and builders for 4 years now. He's had numerous replies during that time advising him who to go to including the best, Calvin Elston who now is no longer in business.

littlemanjoe · Yesterday, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cad

Sean Graham -- Graham Motorsports is in Sunbury OH. Very nice guy and very talented.

Clark Doukas

Thank you Clark! He is close to home

littlemanjoe · Yesterday, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

The OP has had multiple threads asking about header types and builders for 4 years now. He's had numerous replies during that time advising him who to go to including the best, Calvin Elston who now is no longer in business.

First of all, why must you get on other people's threads and come across as negative? How about being positive and helpful?

I didn't know it was against the rules to ask questions, some of us don't know it all. Each post was asking a different question.

I did contact Clavin and he wasn't taking on any more. He was a great to talk with. Even though my post says near Ohio, not 12 to 14 hours away.

Thanks,
Mike
3020 A/AS

monte385 · Yesterday, 09:50 PM

You try this guy.

https://www.headersbyben.com/

littlemanjoe · Yesterday, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by monte385

You try this guy.

https://www.headersbyben.com/

I have not but I'll look into it. Thank you kindly for your help.

07-21-2024, 10:51 AM	#1
littlemanjoe Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: West Layfayette Posts: 109 Likes: 161 Liked 43 Times in 19 Posts	Header building How critical is it, for the tubes to be the same length when building headers? Are there important dos and don'ts when building them? Header builders seem to be a dying breed around Ohio, so we may have to try it ourselves. Thanks, Mike 3020 A/SA

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1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,834 Likes: 79 Liked 468 Times in 218 Posts	Re: Header building In a door car, ease of installation, spark plug access and ground clearance takes precedence over equal length.

Yesterday, 03:58 PM	#5
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,834 Likes: 79 Liked 468 Times in 218 Posts	Re: Header building The OP has had multiple threads asking about header types and builders for 4 years now. He's had numerous replies during that time advising him who to go to including the best, Calvin Elston who now is no longer in business. Last edited by 1320racer; Yesterday at 04:09 PM.

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monte385 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 54 Likes: 35 Liked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Header building You try this guy. https://www.headersbyben.com/