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Offline cudasallee

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440 into 73 cuda
« on: October 17, 2010 - 10:04:34 PM »
Looking for headers that fit. have bought two sets from summit that don't.(they said they do)




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Re: 440 into 73 cuda
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2010 - 10:37:31 PM »
Why don't they fit?  Where are they hitting. Do you have a V-8 K-frame?
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Re: 440 into 73 cuda
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2010 - 10:41:38 PM »
TTI or Dougs are the only headerthat I have found that will fit properly

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Re: 440 into 73 cuda
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2010 - 01:09:29 PM »
And what starter are you using?  That's where I've had issues with Hedmans.  Like Chryco said, my next set(s) of headers will definitely be either TTI or Dougs. 

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Re: 440 into 73 cuda
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2010 - 03:55:22 PM »
I have tried hedman and flowtech(guessing same manufactor). they both hit on steering which pushes them into mini starter i purshased for this reason. will give tti a try thank u!

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Re: 440 into 73 cuda
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2010 - 04:34:31 PM »
I have tried hedman and flowtech(guessing same manufactor). they both hit on steering which pushes them into mini starter i purshased for this reason. will give tti a try thank u!

I'm just curious, what size are the primary tubes you are looking at?

I think no matter where you turn here, there might be some tweaking to do. Putting headers on an E-Body isn't the funnest thing I have ever done.

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Re: 440 into 73 cuda
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2010 - 05:16:36 PM »
I have tried hedman and flowtech(guessing same manufactor). they both hit on steering which pushes them into mini starter i purshased for this reason. will give tti a try thank u!
Where is it hitting?  Is it on the linkage or the steering gear box?  Is one tube supposed to be under the steering linkage?
1969 Sport Satellite H code convertible, 1970 Cuda 440+6, 1970 Challenger R/T 440+6, 1970 Challenger 383 R/T auto, 1970 Challenger R/T 383 4 speed,1971 Challenger convertible.

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Re: 440 into 73 cuda
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2010 - 05:19:01 PM »
I'm just curious, what size are the primary tubes you are looking at?

I think no matter where you turn here, there might be some tweaking to do. Putting headers on an E-Body isn't the funnest thing I have ever done.

Can't speak on an Ebody yet, but I can say I totally agree with you about Mopar headers in general.   Installing large tube full length headers in a big block Bbody ranks right up there with root canals and certain exams we all must get when we turn 50!  :-[

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Re: 440 into 73 cuda
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2010 - 06:21:46 PM »
Jim,
   The equal length headers are real fun.
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Re: 440 into 73 cuda
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2010 - 02:42:41 AM »
I have a 440 in my 73 and used hedman headers with no fitment problems other than the usual starter issue.
Are they still made in the USA?  If not, I can guess why they dont fit  :walkaway: