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    Offline dodj

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    Hedman 78038 Elite Hedders
    « on: January 09, 2011 - 10:41:14 PM »
    I recently installed a set of Hedman 78038 Elite hedders on the Challenger. I'm impressed! They clear the steering box by about an inch. Clears the torsion bar by about the same amount and about a half inch clearance to the starter. Not a single dent required on either the driver's or passenger side hedder.  :2thumbs:
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Hedman 78038 Elite Hedders
    « Reply #1 on: January 10, 2011 - 02:38:51 AM »
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    Brad
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    Offline dodj

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    Re: Hedman 78038 Elite Hedders
    « Reply #2 on: January 10, 2011 - 09:08:39 PM »
    A pic
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Hedman 78038 Elite Hedders
    « Reply #3 on: January 10, 2011 - 09:26:51 PM »
    Have you run the engine yet? Mine leaked because they were held up on the head casting at the top of the header flange. I had to grind down the head casting some and double gasket it to get it to seal. :pullinghair: Yours sure fit 10x better than mine did!
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    Brad
    1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
    Barrie,Ontario,Canada
    Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

    My restoration thread 
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
     My handling upgrade post
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

    Offline coupman35

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    Re: Hedman 78038 Elite Hedders
    « Reply #4 on: January 10, 2011 - 09:27:29 PM »
    Looks like they fit pretty good .Like them valve cover to just like the one i just got LOL
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    Offline dodj

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    Re: Hedman 78038 Elite Hedders
    « Reply #5 on: January 10, 2011 - 10:52:53 PM »
    No, I haven't run the engine yet. I need to cut the older style flange off the exhaust system and weld on the ball socket type. I hope I don't have a leak at the head. I scraped it and then smoothed it with scotch-brite so I'm hoping for a good seal.
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    Offline troutstreamnm

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    Re: Hedman 78038 Elite Hedders
    « Reply #6 on: January 10, 2011 - 11:41:52 PM »
    Those Headman's look pretty good.  You know I have read lots of posts on headers and all the problems people have with fit when buying inexpensive units.  Agreed they are all a PITA to some degree, but why cause such major grief by buying cheap headers?  Some pics show pipes necked down so much it totally defeats the point of installing the header.  :screwy: I have installed two sets of TTi headers on my cars (BB B-Body and BB E-Body) that both fit like a glove and have had no leaks.  Yes, they are expensive and I've been lucky to be able to afford them, but it's worth saving a little longer if you can reduce your stress level.  :2cents:
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    Re: Hedman 78038 Elite Hedders
    « Reply #7 on: January 11, 2011 - 08:11:02 AM »
    Brad,
    sure looks to me like they used your car as a guinea pig :poopoke:
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Hedman 78038 Elite Hedders
    « Reply #8 on: January 11, 2011 - 08:56:41 AM »
    Quote from: tommyg29 on January 11, 2011 - 08:11:02 AM
    Brad,
    sure looks to me like they used your car as a guinea pig :poopoke:

     :lol:
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    Brad
    1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
    Barrie,Ontario,Canada
    Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

    My restoration thread 
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
     My handling upgrade post
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

    Offline tommyg29

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    Re: Hedman 78038 Elite Hedders
    « Reply #9 on: January 11, 2011 - 01:18:54 PM »
    ok, not saying your car is a pig.
    Lets call it a test mule :roflsmiley:
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    72 Roadrunner 400-4 Auto-3.23 Gear-Black Cruiser
    71 Cuda 440-6 Tribute-Limelight-A833 Close Ratio-4 Sp-Pistol Grip-Dana 3.54 Powr Lok-Rally Dash-Shaker (Sold)
    92 Dodge Stealth RT-Twin 15g Turbos-SAFC2 Tuned-Mystic Blue-5 Sp-AWD-Rear Wheel Steering-AutoX'r (Sold)
    12 Dodge Charger SXT Plus Blacktop Package-3.6L-8 Sp-Leather-Nav (the wife's)

    Multiple SRT's, Rams, Dakotas, Caravans and Neons

    ...the lines on the road just look like dots!....

    Offline brads70

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    Re: Hedman 78038 Elite Hedders
    « Reply #10 on: January 11, 2011 - 01:45:53 PM »
    Quote from: tommyg29 on January 11, 2011 - 01:18:54 PM
    ok, not saying your car is a pig.
    Lets call it a test mule :roflsmiley:

    Oh it can be a pig....it eats all my money? :biggrin:
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    Brad
    1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
    Barrie,Ontario,Canada
    Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

    My restoration thread 
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
     My handling upgrade post
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

    Offline DocMel

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    Re: Hedman 78038 Elite Hedders
    « Reply #11 on: January 12, 2011 - 03:22:48 PM »
    Ive got the same on my 71 440 barracuda.   Good fit, no harder to get them in than any old chvies Ive had, and I have about 4-5000 miles on them,  no leaks

    For you folks running NON STOCK heads.   Non stock heads tend to bring up fitment issues and chassis clearance issues
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