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I have a '37 half-ton, which I am building as a rod. It has M2 suspension in front (F--- brand) and a 350 with AFR heads (D-port). I need a set of headers (preferrably something with equal length, but that's not critical). I'm not looking for block huggers, but real headers. Preferably real headers that stay inside the frame rails. I've been thinking of doing my own, but the effort would be way up there. After all, I'm not retired yet!!

Anyone have an idea?? Thanks in advance

I think making your own may be the best option. Due to the narrow confines of your engine bay, you may even have to go with block huggers, or maybe ditch the hood sides and have 'em flapping in the breeze? :p Just kidding. Also, you didn't say what sort of engine you're running, so I can only assume it's a small-block V-8. Another option may be a set of "shortie" headers that late-model guys use. Hope you find this helpful.

Thanks GM. Yes, it is a small block. I really was hopong for someone to recommend something that might fit. Equal length tubes would be nice, but I could be "bought off" by a set of headers that would fit. Regarding block huggars, I just think of them as very good exhaust manifolds, but not as headers, where the length impacts the operation and effeciency of the engine. Shorties would be OK, I guess, if I could find a pair that would fit and that had large enough tubes (1 5/8). Even if I had to raise the engine a little or make other "tweaks" to my installation, I would do it to avoid the labor of home-made headers. I've read a lot of stuff from Ed Hinneman (sp?) and he makes a lot of very good points that favor home-made headers. I'd even buy a set of his (VERY expensive) to get what I want, but he doesn't make anything that will work with the M2 front end. And I'm committed (in steel) to that, and don't want to start frame work all over again. Thanks for the response (and the idea to consider late model Shorties), though, and we'll see if anyone else answers.

I've heard anything for a first-gen Camaro would fit with a minimum of mods. On that note, my first choice would be Doug Thorley Tri-Y headers for the torque boost.

Thanks Dad
God, It's been years since I said that.

Anyway, Thanks. I found a set of Chevelle headers in my (meager) inventory, and whacked 'em off (well, the driver side anyway). The four tubes, for 6-10 inches each look good. If nothing else its a good starter. I'll keep my eyes open for some Camaro units, just to see. Come to think of it, I have a neighbor with a '69, maybe I'll check his out.

I'm also n Hotrodders.com, and some there suggested a set from S&S that looks really good too. # 5202, I think it was.

Again, Thanks Dad.

Pat

Pat