Headers for Studebaker V-8

[mjeansonne]

Work continues on my 63 Champ conversion to 700R4 transmission... Hope to have some photos on the work progression soon.

While I have the engine out and since I will probably need custom exhaust pipes to clear the new transmission, I am considering the installation of Headers to replace the stock exhaust manifolds. Any suggestions where to get them? Won't need the heat riser valve since I am going to an Edelbrock Performer Series with electric choke.

Laisez le bon temps roulez avec un Studebaker

[Dan White]

Cast iron factory R3 repros are available from several of the Stude vendors. No tube headers are availabe from any source I know of. Headers by Ed does make the header flange for Stude V8s and sells the tubing in various lengths.

Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT

[Roscomacaw]

Besides that - those who race Studes say headers are the LAST thing they'd opt for in an effort to pick up HP. Of course, there's the "cool" factor.[}]

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1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS

[sbca96]

quote:Originally posted by mjeansonne

Work continues on my 63 Champ conversion to 700R4 transmission... Hope to have some photos on the work progression soon.

I put one in my 60 Hawk years ago, NICE improvement, you WILL be SO
happy with the results! I hope you got an 88 to 93 unit. I used the
kit from Levesque, before he was Steeltech. Worked very nice.

quote:I am considering the installation of Headers to replace the stock exhaust manifolds. Any suggestions where to get them?

If you find an Email for Lionel Stone - LET ME KNOW!

Tom

[Alan]

Don't dream of Stone and e-mail. If you need to get him call 818-990-8916