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CPOlesen · 05-08-2008, 12:20 PM

67 camaro rs. Installing a 454 blk with dart pro-1 heads. I have energy suspension poly motor mounts # 1114 also hooker super comp 2" header # 2205. Put motor in with sbc frame stands headears hit pwr steering box. I was told a manual steer box was narrower,I bought a s-10 box reistall. same problem headers hit box. Talked to hooker tech says headers are correct with big block stands. bought new BB stands reinstall. A little better but still hits and the after market stands don't line up correctly. I would have to wallow out the hole on the passenger side and still dent headers and buy a new trans cross member to make work. I have put the SBC stands back in cause if I have to dent the headers I might as well use the stands I don't have to wallow out. I have to buy new rag joint to mate the s-10 cause the spline is diff. I'm at a stand still there must be 1000's of 454 swapped camaro's out there. What is the combination that will work for the headers I have if any or should I try tri-Y or something else. I'm LOST...

camarolover67 · 05-11-2008, 01:46 AM

Hi, I have a 67 RS Camaro that I installed a 454 motor in. I had a similar problem when I changed to Edelbrock RPM heads. On mine the right side hit on the control arm bolts so I just cut them to clear. I am using the 67 big block frame mounts with Moroso # 62530 steel motor mounts. I have the Hooker Super Comp headers with 2 1/8 tubes. If you want the motor to sit lower use the frame mounts for 69 big block Camaro. But I have a manual steering box. Also the part # on your frame mounts should be 3912597(L) and 3912598(R) for a 67 BB Camaro. Hope this info helps.

camarolover67 · 05-11-2008, 02:29 AM

http://69camaro.nextmill.net/steering.html, check this site for a third generation gearbox swap.http://www.pozziracing.com/camaro_engine.htm, check this site for mount measurements

camarolover67 · 05-11-2008, 02:39 AM

The only reason I can think of is the position of the exhaust ports on your heads. Check with Dart to see if any difference from stock heads.

CPOlesen · 05-13-2008, 01:57 PM

Thanks for the replys camarolover. Ive researched pozzi's site already and I had a buddy suggest the same thing about the exhaust ports, but I haven't done anything about it. The frame stand part #s are what I have on the car. I'm waiting on the rag joint from Rick's Camaros for my manual box then i'm going to dent the headers.

rayfin · 04-21-2009, 09:51 PM

Are you sure you have big block motor mounts?

wvdragracer · 04-23-2009, 09:47 PM

I Have a Set of PRO 1 Dart Heads for BBC they do have a .300 raised Exhaust port. This could be contributing to your clearance/ fitting issues.

bobby · 04-24-2009, 05:43 AM

Afriend of mine has a 68 with stock heads nad the smae headers as you and they didn't hit the manual box. He put a power box on it and they hit. He had to dent the header.

Floyd Staggs · 04-27-2009, 02:23 PM

I've never seen hookers go on anything and not have to be dented. I got tired of the tube on the drivers side being so low and finally gave up and had a set made that brings all the exhaust pipes up inside the frame. All and all, it doesn't cost that much more and you get a set made for your fit.

05-08-2008, 12:20 PM	#1
CPOlesen Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chandler, Oklahoma Posts: 23 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BBC Headers 67 camaro rs. Installing a 454 blk with dart pro-1 heads. I have energy suspension poly motor mounts # 1114 also hooker super comp 2" header # 2205. Put motor in with sbc frame stands headears hit pwr steering box. I was told a manual steer box was narrower,I bought a s-10 box reistall. same problem headers hit box. Talked to hooker tech says headers are correct with big block stands. bought new BB stands reinstall. A little better but still hits and the after market stands don't line up correctly. I would have to wallow out the hole on the passenger side and still dent headers and buy a new trans cross member to make work. I have put the SBC stands back in cause if I have to dent the headers I might as well use the stands I don't have to wallow out. I have to buy new rag joint to mate the s-10 cause the spline is diff. I'm at a stand still there must be 1000's of 454 swapped camaro's out there. What is the combination that will work for the headers I have if any or should I try tri-Y or something else. I'm LOST...

05-11-2008, 01:46 AM	#2
camarolover67 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BBC Headers Hi, I have a 67 RS Camaro that I installed a 454 motor in. I had a similar problem when I changed to Edelbrock RPM heads. On mine the right side hit on the control arm bolts so I just cut them to clear. I am using the 67 big block frame mounts with Moroso # 62530 steel motor mounts. I have the Hooker Super Comp headers with 2 1/8 tubes. If you want the motor to sit lower use the frame mounts for 69 big block Camaro. But I have a manual steering box. Also the part # on your frame mounts should be 3912597(L) and 3912598(R) for a 67 BB Camaro. Hope this info helps.

05-11-2008, 02:29 AM	#3
camarolover67 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BBC Headers http://69camaro.nextmill.net/steering.html, check this site for a third generation gearbox swap.http://www.pozziracing.com/camaro_engine.htm, check this site for mount measurements Last edited by camarolover67; 05-11-2008 at 02:38 AM.

05-11-2008, 02:39 AM	#4
camarolover67 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BBC Headers The only reason I can think of is the position of the exhaust ports on your heads. Check with Dart to see if any difference from stock heads. Last edited by camarolover67; 05-11-2008 at 02:50 AM.

05-13-2008, 01:57 PM	#5
CPOlesen Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chandler, Oklahoma Posts: 23 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BBC Headers Thanks for the replys camarolover. Ive researched pozzi's site already and I had a buddy suggest the same thing about the exhaust ports, but I haven't done anything about it. The frame stand part #s are what I have on the car. I'm waiting on the rag joint from Rick's Camaros for my manual box then i'm going to dent the headers.

04-21-2009, 09:51 PM	#6
rayfin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sioux city Posts: 134 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BBC Headers Are you sure you have big block motor mounts?

04-23-2009, 09:47 PM	#7
wvdragracer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BBC Headers I Have a Set of PRO 1 Dart Heads for BBC they do have a .300 raised Exhaust port. This could be contributing to your clearance/ fitting issues.

04-24-2009, 05:43 AM	#8
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BBC Headers Afriend of mine has a 68 with stock heads nad the smae headers as you and they didn't hit the manual box. He put a power box on it and they hit. He had to dent the header. __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.

04-27-2009, 02:23 PM	#9
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,510 Likes: 132 Liked 220 Times in 95 Posts	Re: BBC Headers I've never seen hookers go on anything and not have to be dented. I got tired of the tube on the drivers side being so low and finally gave up and had a set made that brings all the exhaust pipes up inside the frame. All and all, it doesn't cost that much more and you get a set made for your fit. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST