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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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what headers should i get

Hi guys I have a 66 Delta 88 with the 425..looking to pick up some headers..replacing the original manifolds...what are decent ones to get on a broke mans budget?
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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Sorry but there are NO off the shelf headers for your car....
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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any suggestions

So what's your opinion...any suggestion...would going with a new exhaust system utalizing the original manifolds be just as good for now? Or any header ideass..
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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Just curious, but why wouldn't Cutlasss headers work?
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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B-bodys are "Rear Steer" as in, the steering box & linkages are behind the front wheels instead of in front like they are on A-bodies.

This makes things very complicated for exhaust routing... and as such there are no off the shelf headers available.
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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The factory dual exhaust setup with S drivers side manifold works well and yiou will notice a HP gain with it. The manifold is found on all 65 - 67 Starfire optioned BB engines and 68-70 W33 factory dual exhaust BB's. The manifold is reproduced and available from sources one being Thornton.
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