[Chevelle-list] ceramic headers
I am now close to starting on my 65 Chevelle drivetrain upgrade. I am stroking my 350 to a 383. I have purchased a 700R4 trans. I intend to go with disc front brakes and rebuild my rear drums. The rearend is getting overhauled and I am putting in 3.55 gears with a posi. Probably an aluminum radiator and installing A/C. That's the background and now the question. I have been looking at different ceramic headers. I see all kinds of prices, block huggers, full length, different brands and they are all the best. Can anyone offer some suggestions? I need to order in the next couple of weeks and I have no idea what to buy. My engine builder suggests using 2.5 inch exhaust. Thanks Chevelle list, Russ
Re: [Chevelle-list] ceramic headers
Russ Miesner wrote: I am now close to starting on my 65 Chevelle drivetrain upgrade. I am stroking my 350 to a 383. I have purchased a 700R4 trans. I intend to go with disc front brakes and rebuild my rear drums. The rearend is getting overhauled and I am putting in 3.55 gears with a posi. Probably an aluminum radiator and installing A/C. That's the background and now the question. I have been looking at different ceramic headers. I see all kinds of prices, block huggers, full length, different brands and they are all the best. Can anyone offer some suggestions? I need to order in the next couple of weeks and I have no idea what to buy. My engine builder suggests using 2.5 inch exhaust. Thanks Chevelle list, Russ I bought Jet Hot Hooker Super Comp headers. They look nice, but easy to scratch. Be careful when you install them. I would probably buy stainless the next time just for durability. Larry
Re: [Chevelle-list] ceramic headers
I have used Doug Thorley Tri-Y headers ( model 375Y) and am very happy with fit. I bought them 15 years ago uncoated and had them coated. The Try-Y headers are suppose to be beneficial for a street vehicle. I think that they have a coated version now. On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 11:31 AM, Larry Williams larrydwilli...@hughes.netwrote: Russ Miesner wrote: I am now close to starting on my 65 Chevelle drivetrain upgrade. I am stroking my 350 to a 383. I have purchased a 700R4 trans. I intend to go with disc front brakes and rebuild my rear drums. The rearend is getting overhauled and I am putting in 3.55 gears with a posi. Probably an aluminum radiator and installing A/C. That's the background and now the question. I have been looking at different ceramic headers. I see all kinds of prices, block huggers, full length, different brands and they are all the best. Can anyone offer some suggestions? I need to order in the next couple of weeks and I have no idea what to buy. My engine builder suggests using 2.5 inch exhaust. Thanks Chevelle list, Russ I bought Jet Hot Hooker Super Comp headers. They look nice, but easy to scratch. Be careful when you install them. I would probably buy stainless the next time just for durability. Larry -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] ceramic headers
Thank you for not using the moronic term fitment. From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 1:13 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] ceramic headers I have used Doug Thorley Tri-Y headers ( model 375Y) and am very happy with fit. I bought them 15 years ago uncoated and had them coated. The Try-Y headers are suppose to be beneficial for a street vehicle. I think that they have a coated version now. On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 11:31 AM, Larry Williams larrydwilli...@hughes.net wrote: Russ Miesner wrote: I am now close to starting on my 65 Chevelle drivetrain upgrade. I am stroking my 350 to a 383. I have purchased a 700R4 trans. I intend to go with disc front brakes and rebuild my rear drums. The rearend is getting overhauled and I am putting in 3.55 gears with a posi. Probably an aluminum radiator and installing A/C. That's the background and now the question. I have been looking at different ceramic headers. I see all kinds of prices, block huggers, full length, different brands and they are all the best. Can anyone offer some suggestions? I need to order in the next couple of weeks and I have no idea what to buy. My engine builder suggests using 2.5 inch exhaust. Thanks Chevelle list, Russ I bought Jet Hot Hooker Super Comp headers. They look nice, but easy to scratch. Be careful when you install them. I would probably buy stainless the next time just for durability. Larry -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
[Chevelle-list] Quick time Electric Cutouts
Does or has anyone used the Quick Time Electric cutouts instead of the caps on on your exhaust systems? I'm thinking about a set but that's a lot of bucks if they don't last. Their 90 day warranty isn't too confidence inspiring either. I guess I want to know how well they fit. Do they leak at the butterflies. Have you run into clearance problems ( will be going on a 71 SS 454 stock ride height with long tube headers and x pipe. If you had issues with the company. How long did they last or are they still working. Do any of you use the controller that can be purchased additionally. I know 3 wing nuts and the caps come off but I was just looking at this as an option. Thanks, Bob Belz 71 SS 454
