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Offline FRSHFSH

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Headers for Big Block (383)???
« on: September 16, 2009 - 10:38:20 AM »
I have done several searches and it seems like Doug's, TTI & Hookers are the only ones that clear steering linkages.  I have chosen to go with Hookers but what is the part number for big blocks.  I keep finding posts that list 5115, but it seems like that is small block part number. 

Anyone know what the big block park number is?

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Paul
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Re: Headers for Big Block (383)???
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2009 - 10:45:08 AM »
Ok here is the wierd part , None of the big block headers I have ever seen go under the steering , but the Hookers fit very poorly hitting T bars & steering box etc , the last set i bought the flanges against the head were too tall & would not seal against the head , the header had to be removed & the flange ground away to sit flush against the head , then it tipped & hit the steering box  :bricks1:
 I have never tried the Dougs for big block but the TTI fit well except the smaller tube header has interfered with the idler arm on 2 cars I have seen now while the bigger tube header clears by 5+"

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Re: Headers for Big Block (383)???
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2009 - 10:59:34 AM »
Thanks for the response.  Is there any big block headers you would recommend that have a good fit?

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Re: Headers for Big Block (383)???
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2009 - 11:17:18 AM »
The TTi larger tube headers fit very well , the Dougs may be a good choice as well , I have not used them but others here have

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Re: Headers for Big Block (383)???
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2009 - 11:44:08 AM »
There has been a thread on the Doug's headers in the "Engine & Go Fast Goodies" section. I have the Doug's on my 440 and they fit like a dream. The TTI's are superb, but quite expensive. Chryco has already pointed out the flaws on the Hooker's. For your money, I would go with the Doug's. Check out the link below for more info and pictures!!

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=55795.0

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Re: Headers for Big Block (383)???
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2009 - 01:46:59 PM »
Doug's it is!!!!

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Re: Headers for Big Block (383)???
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2009 - 02:21:41 PM »
I used TTI over Doug's for one reason. That was in contacting them they would not guarantee clearance around the plugs on angle plug heads such as my Indy's.
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