I'm running the block huggers on my 37 but that is because I had them and they work for me.
I'm doing a 52 panel and I'm using a set of 283 headers that I like better than block huggers.... why? Well, they do not cut in close to the engine which would put more heat on the engine, they also point "straight" down and give me more room actually than the blcok huggers. Depending on you application you may want to consider the 283 "ram horn" style. I like the ones I have because they also have the "built in" places for the alternator/generator on both of the manifolds.
Let us know what you choose and how it works. I'm curious.


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