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  • 62 Lark needs chevy headers

    Does anyone know if there is a set of headers made that will fit nicley in a 62 lark with a chevy engine? I am afraid of clearing the steering gear. I know there are kits out that come in parts, and you weld together. I was just hoping that someone had done a similar swap and found the correct headers. thanks!!

  • #2
    The real tight "block hugger" style may work.
    I've seen the "rams horn" style cast iron manifold in Larks, so the block hugger may fit also.

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    • #3
      FWIW, I am using a set of headers for a Chev pickup in my "53 K. They dump at the rear of the heads and face nicely down the angled part of the floor. I did have to narrow the front body mounts approx. 1" on a side.
      Bob

      Own '53 Commander Starliner. Red w/beige top. 350 Chev/700R4. Tilt,cruise,A/C.
      Own \'53 Commander Starliner. Red w/beige top. 350 Chev/700R4. Tilt,cruise,A/C.http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j30/Bobphyl/StudeontheBeach.jpg

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      • #4
        Thanks for the tips guys!! Beejay..How much clearance do you have to the steerling gear? Do those headers have good flow? Thanks

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        • #5
          quote:Originally posted by prager

          Thanks for the tips guys!! Beejay..How much clearance do you have to the steerling gear? Do those headers have good flow? Thanks
          I have block huggers on the 327 in my '54. Even with them I had to move the steering box 1/2" down and 1/2" to the rear. I also had to then lengthen and bend the drag link.

          Generally with a motor swap, there are no easy answers. If you're contemplating one, measure, measure, measure, plan, plan, plan. You'll still get bit in the butt a few times <g>.

          -Dick-
          Dick Steinkamp
          Bellingham, WA

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          • #6
            The Larks can be a pain in the ass, I used HEDMAN tight tubes on a 454 install for my '59 Lark wagon, look at using S-10 conversion headers or camaro/firebird mid '80's.

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            • #7
              I have a different ft susp in the '53, so I have no interference with steering. (Using power rack-pinion) The headers from the Chevy truck seem to follow the heads back and dump just in front of the firewall.
              Bob

              Own '53 Commander Starliner. Red w/beige top. 350 Chev/700R4. Tilt,cruise,A/C.
              Own \'53 Commander Starliner. Red w/beige top. 350 Chev/700R4. Tilt,cruise,A/C.http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j30/Bobphyl/StudeontheBeach.jpg

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              • #8
                Thanks to all you guys!! Hey Oldcar, the s-10 conversion headers, they must be pretty tight to the block? I am damn afraid of that steering gear!! Huge!!

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                • #9
                  the S-10 headders (driver's side) have cylinders 1,3 & 5 paralleling the valve cover, then add #7 and dump at back corner of engine and should dump between the steering box and firewall so nix any column shift linkage.

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                  • #10
                    Thanks Oldcar!! I am taking your responce to mean that all of the tubes are factory welded except #7, which you custom fit to your app? If so that sounds pretty much like what I need!

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