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07-21-2024, 10:51 AM | #1 |
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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 |
07-21-2024, 07:44 PM | #2 |
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Re: Header building
In a door car, ease of installation, spark plug access and ground clearance takes precedence over equal length.
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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!
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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.
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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 Last edited by littlemanjoe; 07-22-2024 at 10:31 PM. |
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