HEADER QUESTION HELP

[XMAN JR]

My dad is getting ready to order headers for his 62 polara. We need help selecting a good header for around 500 bucks. He is putting in a 413 max wedge. Should he get a shorty or full length header ? What are you all running & are you happy with the fitment. He will be running 2 1/2 exhaust system. That's what the engine builder said would be best for his HP. Thanks

 

[PurpleBeeper]

Well, I don't think that old Mopars have a "shortie header" option that I'm aware of. I've only ever run "long tubes". There were some type of factory headers called "tri-Y headers" that came stock on some of the max wedge cars. I think it was a 2 into 2 into 1 setup. I also think that some of them may have had factory exhaust cut-out plates (dead-end with cap & gasket that you could un-bolt at the track). I'M NOT A MAX WEDGE EXPERT. Maybe you can find some reproduction headers to keep a semi-factory look?

 

[XMAN JR]

Well, I don't think that old Mopars have a "shortie header" option that I'm aware of. I've only ever run "long tubes". There were some type of factory headers called "tri-Y headers" that came stock on some of the max wedge cars. I think it was a 2 into 2 into 1 setup. I also think that some of them may have had factory exhaust cut-out plates (dead-end with cap & gasket that you could un-bolt at the track). I'M NOT A MAX WEDGE EXPERT. Maybe you can find some reproduction headers to keep a semi-factory look?

Dads not worried about looking factory. Schumacher has the shorty headers but they are very expensive. He is thinking of getting something cheeper but not sure about fitment.

 

[khryslerkid]

Hey Xman

I don't know first hand, my engine is not installed yet. I bought a used set from a newer B body and haven't tried the fit yet. I had good luck with newer B body's headers in a '64 once.

Here is all the threads on this topic. Check them out.
http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/search/4108377/?q=1962+headers&o=relevance

 

[GetX'd]

When I restored my 68 GTX which has a 440 I bought Hooker ceramic competition long tube headers for around the $500 mark and they fit pretty well. Almost any of these headers are not like fitting gloves. TTIs are probably the closest - but you won't like the cost. I had a cheaper older set of headers in before the new ones. I'm pretty happy with the new pair.

 

[GetX'd]

When I restored my 68 GTX which has a 440 I bought Hooker ceramic competition long tube headers for around the $500 mark and they fit pretty well. Almost any of these headers are not like fitting gloves. TTIs are probably the closest - but you won't like the cost. I had a cheaper older set of hooker headers in before the new ones. I'm pretty happy with the new pair.

 

[KENTON]

Headmans fit good and are priced right.

 

[threewood]

I used TTIs in my 62 with the 318 and they fit like a glove. Found mine used for $500

 

[XMAN JR]

I used TTIs in my 62 with the 318 and they fit like a glove. Found mine used for $500

Love to see pictures. Yea my dad is hoping to find a used pair of TTIs or shumachers for his 62.