71' B'body Headers

[kma9176]

Anyone reccomend which long tube headers are best for a 340 stroker in a 71'Satellite ? Have Headmans at the moment but will need changing soon - I was told the Doug Thorley headers were best but they dont do them for a small block in a B'body??

 

[PurpleBeeper]

There was a post talking about this a week or two ago. It seems like the main header concern for small blocks was ground clearance on the driver’s side. Many/most have 3 pipes hanging very low. It’s been a while since I ran small blocks, but that sounds correct

 

[71Beeper]

Here are Dougs headers on my small block that is in my 71 Runner.

You can see in the first photo that the collector is a little lower than the bottom of the engine K-member.

 

[kma9176]

They look great - whats the clearance like 2nd bolt back on the drivers side ? and do you know how far past the rear engine plate the collector flange sits ?(just so I know how much modifying I'm up for)
Kind regards
Kev

 

[71Beeper]

Kma9176 - I used the standard stud setup on the outer holes.
On all of the inner holes I used a 5/16-18UNC x 2" long stainless set screw with standard size ny-lok nuts.
No need for any special header bolts.
The second nut back on the drivers side along with the second nut from the front can be tightened with a open end wrench.

Not sure what you mean by 'rear engine plate'.

Here's a picture from the underside showing the collectors in place.

 

[RemCharger]

Here are Dougs headers on my small block that is in my 71 Runner.
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You can see in the first photo that the collector is a little lower than the bottom of the engine K-member.

How was your clearance at the #2 pipe to inner fender? It was tight on a 70 challenger I put them in

 

[kma9176]

Kma9176 - I used the standard stud setup on the outer holes.
On all of the inner holes I used a 5/16-18UNC x 2" long stainless set screw with standard size ny-lok nuts.
No need for any special header bolts.
The second nut back on the drivers side along with the second nut from the front can be tightened with a open end wrench.

Not sure what you mean by 'rear engine plate'.

Here's a picture from the underside showing the collectors in place.
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Thats great info thankyou rear of engine plate? Just the rear part of the engine where the Trans bell housing would bolt to (I was just tring to think of a reference point?)

 

[WileERobby]

Here are Dougs headers on my small block that is in my 71 Runner.
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You can see in the first photo that the collector is a little lower than the bottom of the engine K-member.

Those are the type you need for a SB. DO NOT get the type as mentioned with the low-hanging left (driver) side.

 

[71Beeper]

How was your clearance at the #2 pipe to inner fender? It was tight on a 70 challenger I put them inView attachment 1600405

RemCharger - how's this for a close-up photo?

I took it when I installed my fuel filter and fuel line.

 

[YY1]

Here are Dougs headers on my small block that is in my 71 Runner.
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You can see in the first photo that the collector is a little lower than the bottom of the engine K-member.

Can you get that oil filter off?

 

[71Beeper]

YY1 - I'll have to get a photo of the oil filter setup.
That filter was on it when it was on the dyno along with dyno headers.
I hope it comes off....

 

[JoePole]

I picked up a set of ceramic coated Flowtech long tube headers at a swap meet. Nice heavy flanges. Ran them on my LA360 and then my 5.9 magnum with zero issues. I have power steering and they also have plenty of ground clearance.

 

[WileERobby]

YY1 - I'll have to get a photo of the oil filter setup.
That filter was on it when it was on the dyno along with dyno headers.
I hope it comes off....

I'd think so. but you can always get the 90* oil filter adapter

 

[71Beeper]

WileERobby - no 90* adapter for me, they can be restrictive.
I took a couple of close up photos last night.

It's pretty close.
When it comes time to fire up the engine I'll put a new smaller one on.

 

[YY1]

So, I looked at the small block Flowtech headers on Summit.

They sure look to me like they go below the steering.

Can anyone confirm or deny?

I am VERY impressed with their big block headers, especially for the price.
They may be one of those "best kept secrets".

 

[JoePole]

So, I looked at the small block Flowtech headers on Summit.

They sure look to me like they go below the steering.

Can anyone confirm or deny?

I am VERY impressed with their big block headers, especially for the price.
They may be one of those "best kept secrets".

like I said in my previous post, I purchased my headers at a swap meet and from all of the research I have done I am 95% sure they are Flowtech headers. They fit great with no clearance isss, thick straight flanges and no leaks with remflex gaskets. I have had the same headers on both my LA 360 and my current Magnum 5.9 in my 72 Satty with AC. My car is currently on a lift so i dont have great pictures but i have never bottomed out. Currently using a straight full sized oil filter. FWIW the guy purchased them from said they would not fit in his A body and did some hammer work on the primary pipes but they would not have been necessary in my case.

 

[JoePole]

From Summit site. I believe these are the headers I have....

 

[YY1]

So they are below the steering link, then?

 

[YY1]

Your link pic looks like they're not, but the pic of your car looks like they are.

 

[YY1]

The link pic also doesn't look like the same design.

Shows driver's side 4 tubes in a square config.

Pic on car shows three on the bottom.