Dakota Headers

[1FYNBEL]

Does anyone know if they will fit a 67 b-body? I have a Belvedere convertible and really don't want to go with long tubes. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[1FYNBEL]

After 90-plus views and no insight, I decided to do some experimenting with some 92-93 Dakota manifolds and check for clearance. I quickly realized that the passenger side manifold will work without issues, so I assume the same holds true for the shorty headers. As expected, the driver's side was problematic, especially since I have power steering. After many hours of grinding on the manifold to clear the power steering box, I got it to the point where raising the engine by 1/4" would have worked. Would this hold true for the headers? I don't know for sure. I believe, though, if you have a manual steering b-body, the Dakota shorty headers will work for you.

Having done all of that work for the sake of knowledge, I decided to change directions and purchased a pair of 340 HP manifolds; I couldn't be happier. Now, I need to unload the Dakota manifolds.

I hope this information helps someone.

 

[Budnicks]

You may want to try TTI Exhaust @ www.ttiexhaust.com or Schumacher Creative Services, Tri-Y's "maybe" @ www.engine-swap.com , photos below of BB Wedge Tri-Y's, I know they make them for the BB Wedges not sure about the SB Wedges... I wish someone made a shorty header, like the ones made for the 1995-2001 Ram/Dakota 5.2ltr./318ci or 360ci/5.9ltr. Magnum Headers, rear exit direct replacement, for BB applications, that would replace the stock 1968-70 HP manifolds... I think a "shorty tube header" for the Mopar BB or SB Wedges in 66-70 B, A or E Bodies that would be a direct replacement for HP manifolds, would sell very well... You may also want to try Hedman they made a shorty header...