There a lot of considerations for swapping engines, I happen to be working on exhaust at the moment.
Take a look at the picture, this is a 454 Chevy in the 115" wheelbase...1952 non-land cruiser.
These are Summit/Patriot block huggers. Very well made, especially for the price. 18 Ga and 1.75 inch tubes. "Regular" type headers would be an even bigger nightmare, so the block huggers seem the best starting point. Way better than heavy and ineffective stock manifolds.
Stil...notice any problems? A little fender trimming was no big deal. And I do have to jack the motor up an inch of the mounts just to get the header in. But take a look at that front tube and the surgery in process. It's either take out a bite...or move the entire tube. Still mulling this choice over.
Of course after this choice then we figure out how to deal with the way the header dumps right on top of the stupid tie rod.
FYI the drivers side is about the same. Shockingly these particular headers clear the steering box. For the most part.
Take a look at the picture, this is a 454 Chevy in the 115" wheelbase...1952 non-land cruiser.
These are Summit/Patriot block huggers. Very well made, especially for the price. 18 Ga and 1.75 inch tubes. "Regular" type headers would be an even bigger nightmare, so the block huggers seem the best starting point. Way better than heavy and ineffective stock manifolds.
Stil...notice any problems? A little fender trimming was no big deal. And I do have to jack the motor up an inch of the mounts just to get the header in. But take a look at that front tube and the surgery in process. It's either take out a bite...or move the entire tube. Still mulling this choice over.
Of course after this choice then we figure out how to deal with the way the header dumps right on top of the stupid tie rod.
FYI the drivers side is about the same. Shockingly these particular headers clear the steering box. For the most part.
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