Header Fab Critique

[idealer]

I'm trying to squeeze these headers inside the firewall tunnel and they stick out about 2 inches too far, trying to figure out if I can make them work.

I was thinking of cutting off the flanges and tapering them back a 1/2 inch and in like 15 degrees to get them tighter any other ideas...

[racer56]

Those headers are junk. Have a good set of headers built and reap the rewards of alot more HP and TQ.

[idealer]

But im building a nascar motor with diff heads I need this motor to get me by until its built.

[racer56]

Looking at your pictures, I don't think you have a choice. If you build a good set of headers now, you wont have to change the rest of your exhaust system for the new motor.

[hoeker]

if they're temporary just make them work and don't ask these guys.

the flanges look pretty thick, you might be surprised how much angle milling the flange will do

[idealer]

Fine guys I ordered the u bends I guess Ill make a weekend of it, my uncle owns burns stainless just got back from picking his brain...

[partybarge_pilot]

Hope your new heads are angle plug, otherwise your going to be looking at a lot of burnt plug wires.

[Scooterinvegas]

Here is a 5 min movie of some software for making custom headers. I thought some of you would enjoy this.

http://www.bend-tech.com/video/hd/bt_hd02/bt_hd02_media/bt_hd02.wmv

http://www.bend-tech.com/products.htm

[FABRICATOR]

Here is a 5 min movie of some software for making custom headers. I thought some of you would enjoy this.

http://www.bend-tech.com/video/hd/bt_hd02/bt_hd02_media/bt_hd02.wmv

http://www.bend-tech.com/products.htm

Interesting. As always, a good tool for communication, but no shortcut through the obstacles.

[NicksTrix]

Fine guys I ordered the u bends I guess Ill make a weekend of it, my uncle owns burns stainless just got back from picking his brain...

why not just have jack make them for you then?

tell him i say hello & he needs to get his bronco ordered up ;)

[idealer]

why not just have jack make them for you then?

tell him i say hello & he needs to get his bronco ordered up ;)

Cause I am having a new motor built with diff heads and saving my favor from jack for that engine... I can get a deal on the parts through jack but would still have to pay his fabricator for around 40 hours labor...

[idealer]

Here is a 5 min movie of some software for making custom headers. I thought some of you would enjoy this.

http://www.bend-tech.com/video/hd/bt_hd02/bt_hd02_media/bt_hd02.wmv

http://www.bend-tech.com/products.htm

Thx I was going to wing it, got all the parts today, had to get some flanges cut and they wont be done till monday... I think I am gonna buy that software so I can make the tubes as equal length as possible...

[John F2000]

Dont worry about equal length, etc... as long as the primary diameter and collector diameter are correct, the extra hp you will get by attempting to go equal length or worry about an extra tight bend will not be noticeable unless you are on the dyno. I understand in a corr truck when every extra hp makes a difference it is worth it, but in most other off road racing that little bit potentially gained wont make a difference in the end. Just make them fit and be seviceable so that you can work around them etc..

[Scooterinvegas]

Thx I was going to wing it, got all the parts today, had to get some flanges cut and they wont be done till monday... I think I am gonna buy that software so I can make the tubes as equal length as possible...

Ive been dealing with Cris at Bend Tech for a couple of years, and his tech support is 2nd to none. 100% good guy. Im going to buy HD as well.

[movindirt]

Ive been dealing with Cris at Bend Tech for a couple of years, and his tech support is 2nd to none. 100% good guy. Im going to buy HD as well.

I agree, Cris is a great guy and has always been easy to work with. I don't get to use Bendtech as much as I would like for several boring reasons but for the amount I have used it is a awesome tool for the money. I made the pictured MIG cart with zero waste (incorrectly bent tubes) thanks to Bendtech.

[Scooterinvegas]

. I made the pictured MIG cart with zero waste (incorrectly bent tubes) thanks to Bendtech.

I remember that cart! I asked you a long time ago on OFN if it was cool to copy that for my plasma cutter. You said go for it..