Author Topic: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks  (Read 9740 times)

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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #15 on: March 11, 2009 - 05:53:33 PM »
danas are the ultimate..... stock for stock a 8 3/4 is stronger than a 9".. the 8 3/4 will last you on the street fine.....




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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2009 - 05:56:06 PM »
nice oil setup... is there a girdle on the bottom of there? I dont see one.......  :working:

looks good though.....  :burnout:

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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2009 - 06:35:53 PM »
Matt,

  It looks great!!   :ylsuper:

What size carb are you putting on top of it?


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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #18 on: March 11, 2009 - 09:31:33 PM »
OK,
I got some pics of the new headers. Can you say "Kid in a Candy Store". It's like Christmas in March. My wife actually made me go out and help the UPS man!! The headers appear to be top quality. Haven't tried a dry fit-up yet, but this is how they look!! I like, how bout you?? As far as the 543, it's going in my Challenger. I know I already have a decent running 440, but always wanted something NASTY and this I think fits the bill!! No dyno results yet but it's expected to be about 15 horsepower within 650. I'll post the build specs later. I've got to clean up the engine compartment and replace some wiring before it gets dropped in. Thanks for all the comments and advice. I'll keep yall posted on how these headers fit. They look awesome and seem like top quality!! :clapping: :woo: :woo: :woo:

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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #19 on: March 11, 2009 - 09:56:48 PM »
Looks good bro!!!

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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #20 on: March 11, 2009 - 10:09:48 PM »
Nice looking motor!  I like dougs headers too.  I have a set of them on my 67 Camaro and they fit great. 
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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #21 on: March 12, 2009 - 05:07:34 PM »
 :wow:  :drool:  :burnout:
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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #22 on: March 12, 2009 - 05:28:01 PM »
looks good matt.....    :2thumbs:

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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #23 on: March 12, 2009 - 09:56:31 PM »
Thanks guys!!
For anyone interested, I posted the engine build specs in the "Proven engine combo" section. Now for the fun part......engine swap!! :woo:



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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #24 on: March 12, 2009 - 10:26:00 PM »
Well seriously it takes 1 hour to drop the K , I did it two weekends ago in 1 hour 5 minutes,
 then get some snowmobile storage pads , set the K frame with most of the suspension on th epads , load the engine onto the K frame & completely assemble the engine ,starter ,headers ,water pump with pullys & belts , fan ,carb , tranny , dist ...everything . then put 2- 6 ton stands under the front leaf spring hanger & lift the front of the car by hand ....seriously .... have a friend ratchet a stand up to hold the nose of the car up & roll the whole assy under the car & set the nose of the car down , lower the rear as well to keep the car somewhat level , lower the nose down to the K frame , install the 4 K frame bolts , jack the rear of the tranny up & slide in at least 2 of the crossmember bolt & jack up the nose of the car . Once you have done it this way you will never try to install an engine from the top again , this even works with the Hemi

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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #25 on: March 12, 2009 - 10:32:23 PM »
Never thought about doing it that way. Sounds like the way to go!! Thanks for the suggestion!! I think the only thing easier would be to pay someone else to do it!! :smilielol: :roflsmiley: :smilielol:


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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #26 on: March 12, 2009 - 10:41:21 PM »
Well I am bored & getting cabin fever !!

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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #27 on: March 12, 2009 - 11:09:15 PM »
If you were closer (by a few hundred miles) I'd be all over that. I usually work solo and could always use a hand, especially trying to do an engine swap!! I'd even buy lunch and cold beverages of choice!! :clapping:


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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #28 on: March 12, 2009 - 11:18:30 PM »
If you were closer (by a few hundred miles) I'd be all over that. I usually work solo and could always use a hand, especially trying to do an engine swap!! I'd even buy lunch and cold beverages of choice!! :clapping:


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Re: Doug's Headers for Big Blocks
« Reply #29 on: March 12, 2009 - 11:29:08 PM »
He drinks root beer!   :cheers:

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