Headers + Torsion Bar front end ?

[mateo1279]

Hello-

Is anyone running full length headers with a torsion bar front end? If so, what brand (Part number?)
I have been looking around, but the few brands I find for 60-66 say 'without torsion bar front' and I don't have spare cash to trust the parts store guys who haven't tried to fit them personally...

Thanks All!

-Matt

[62 short step]

I think the only the shorties will work. When I had my 62 I called Summit and a few other places and they told me only shorties would work. I know it sucks!!

[Hillbilly Deluxe 65]

for my 65 it came with custom headers that are a very tight fit inside there with the 400 but they fit and look nicely but if im correct torsion bars are anotehr type of springs for our trucks but i know mine doesnt have them it has coil springs in the front

[mateo1279]

Originally Posted by 62 short step

I think the only the shorties will work. When I had my 62 I called Summit and a few other places and they told me only shorties would work. I know it sucks!!

That is what I have been finding. I think I saw a nice pair by hooker that I will go with: 2466hkr- small chevy universal shorty header... they seem like one of the better brands out there.

Thanks for the cofirmation,

Matt

[TINKERDUKE]

Let me know how you get on with them Matt, i'm looking to replace the headers on my torsion bar 60 panel.
Steve.

[mateo1279]

Will do, Steve!

[62 short step]

Originally Posted by mateo1279

That is what I have been finding. I think I saw a nice pair by hooker that I will go with: 2466hkr- small chevy universal shorty header... they seem like one of the better brands out there.

Thanks for the cofirmation,

Matt

I like the Patriots, they look nice as well. Hooker is also good, they have been around awhile.

[mateo1279]

Oh ya, one other thing.... when the write up on a header refers to 'angled plugs' do they mean the plug boot angled at 90 degrees instead of straight out? Or do they mean something else....

[PrerunnerRob]

On some of the Chevy heads, the plug is actually angled, not sticking out 90 degrees from the head

[mateo1279]

I see...Out of curiosity I will google it and see if I can find a pic. but I think I can visualize what you are saying. I would think my original 283 w/stock heads would be straight plug...
Thank you for clarifying
-Matt

[TINKERDUKE]

Hey Matt, did you get the shorty headers yet? I'm about to place an order and was deciding to go with hugger headers or shorties. Any pics would be great.

Steve.

[mateo1279]

Not yet... I blew my $$$ on stuff to get my 'new' used carb rebuilt. Headers will be next on my list, but I have to wait I still plan on getting those hooker headers mentioned above. I had been looking on ebay, but all I was finding were cheap block-huggers, I worry those may not hold up.... Let us know what you do!

[Slowmotion]

I used dynomax full length headers in my 61 with torsion bars. I'm running a big block and still got them to fit. Let me know if you would like a part #.

[mateo1279]

Originally Posted by Slowmotion

I used dynomax full length headers in my 61 with torsion bars. I'm running a big block and still got them to fit. Let me know if you would like a part #.

Please! I was unable to find a set and would like to check these out. (I wonder if they'll work on a sbc) Did you need to modify them at all? Thanks,
-Matt

[Captainfab]

Originally Posted by mateo1279

Please! I was unable to find a set and would like to check these out. (I wonder if they'll work on a sbc) Did you need to modify them at all? Thanks,
-Matt

Big block headers will NOT work on a small block

[Imperial Kustom]

I've been using the good ol' fasioned $90.00 flowtechs. Had to notch the stock 4 speed tranny crossmember a bit. not a bad fit otherwise.

[jeff"s62]

Originally Posted by Imperial Kustom

I've been using the good ol' fasioned $90.00 flowtechs. Had to notch the stock 4 speed tranny crossmember a bit. not a bad fit otherwise.

Thats what I went with. Haven't installed them yet, should be in a couple of weeks. will keep you all posted.