February 24, 2019, 08:46 AM
AlaskaracerNew headers
Well, looks like it's time for new headers for the ride. I had my trusty Dynatech's off while I freshened the engine and happened to look inside the tubes. Looks like even though they were coated inside and out, there is quite a bit of rust in them now. So before it gets too much worse, I'm gonna get new ones. Right now I'm looking at Fab Shop headers, but they are proud of them!!! Anybody else have any suggestions? Not opposed to staying with Dynatech, but one big thing I'm looking for is fully welded collectors, not slip fit. My o2 readings are way off and it's coming from leakage around the joints.
Open to suggestions!!!
Mark Goulette
Owner/Driver of the Livin' The Dream Racing dragster
www.livinthedreamracing.com"Speed kills but it's better than going slow!"
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February 24, 2019, 09:44 AM
Big SteveZoomies
February 24, 2019, 10:22 AM
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February 24, 2019, 11:29 AM
thphtmJust my 2 cents but you have all of the good parts in the engine, why not splurge for a good set of custom stainless steel headers and collectors built for your combination. There are a few other good companies out there .
February 25, 2019, 07:55 AM
mrperfGive me a call have been doing a lot with welded on collectors lately. If you are in a hurry I can't help you it is that time of the season, I'am a one man show.
February 25, 2019, 09:56 AM
CashflowJust put some zoomies on it! LOL
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February 25, 2019, 10:22 AM
wideopen231another vote for zoomies and I just happen to have a set sitting here.2 1/4" pipes with 45* layback. Had nothing to do with my vote,LOL
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February 25, 2019, 10:37 AM
CURTIS REEDMark are you running a blower?
If not I vote against Zoomies. I may be in the minority and I don't mean to offend anyone on here but unless it's blown they sound like butt to me.
Curtis
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February 25, 2019, 07:05 PM
AlaskaracerNo blower.... occasional bottle though. I'm not opposed to spending money on a good set of headers, it just kills me on how expensive they are. If I'm gonna spend the money though, I want to know my dollars are well spent. These headers have held up under some pretty stupid stuff and it took a tic over ten years before this happened. Honestly I'm leaning towards another set, but wanted other options as well
Mark Goulette
Owner/Driver of the Livin' The Dream Racing dragster
www.livinthedreamracing.com"Speed kills but it's better than going slow!"
Authorized Amsoil Retailer
February 25, 2019, 07:06 PM
Alaskaracerquote:
Originally posted by mrperf:
Give me a call have been doing a lot with welded on collectors lately. If you are in a hurry I can't help you it is that time of the season, I'am a one man show.
Send me your contact info
Mark Goulette
Owner/Driver of the Livin' The Dream Racing dragster
www.livinthedreamracing.com"Speed kills but it's better than going slow!"
Authorized Amsoil Retailer
February 25, 2019, 07:14 PM
CashflowMark,
I believe he is M&R Performance Coatings in Kodak, Tennessee. You can google it.
The other is Performance Welding and they are out of California. Their stuff looks nice too.
Good luck!
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February 25, 2019, 09:44 PM
Mopar TraitorI would also like a new set but like you said they are so expensive for what they are, that being said, I sure miss the chrome ones that was on the car I crashed, these stainless ones are so much harder to clean.
February 26, 2019, 07:06 AM
mrperfYes M&R Coating is correct 865 933-1478 for contact. thanks Mike
February 26, 2019, 09:47 AM
TORQINStainless: PIA simply not worth the work of keeping clean and nice IMO.
Have 2 sets of triple chromed Dynatechs...love em.
Ordered a new set of Fab shops with turn up collectors for new EZ chassis we just recieved from Johnny Ezell...8 week delivery, and priced much higher than most...hope it's worth the wait!
February 26, 2019, 10:55 AM
msavoia23Chris,
Why the turn up collectors? Any advantages on those versus a standard collector? Thanks
February 26, 2019, 11:07 AM
mrperfw We do them also, the turn blows the water away from the chassis to help keep your car cleaner. It will also create some down force.
February 26, 2019, 12:42 PM
TORQINThis was my thought...^^^
February 26, 2019, 01:27 PM
NC3x58I love the look of stainless over chrome.. There's just something about polished stainless steel that even when it turns a little gold, will always look better than scratched up chrome.. I have stainless fabshops on mine and hands down one of my favorite headers
Nick Craig
1971 Camaro Split Bumper
376ci LS3
February 26, 2019, 01:55 PM
ted kemble jr.i had a set of performance welding headers on my car back around 2009 he builds a really nice header and i dont think they where that costly 1200 rings a bell in stainless with a merge collector
if your stainless headers are dirty/colored find a local shop that does the polished ceramic coatings and ask them if they can put them in there vibratory polisher, it will polish the header and make it look new
February 26, 2019, 03:22 PM
TORQINIt's all about what you like...one pass and the stainless seems yellow again.
Chrome done right does not scratch and I have a set 2-3 years old with over 600 laps that still look like new.
Preferences will make your decisions on this one...