I'm building a 31 Model A roadster that will have a 383 sbc stroker. I am looking for some headers that are not the usual lakester, block hugger or zoomie exhaust. I would like to find something that is unique. I would welcome any suggestions you might have. Thanks in advance.
I like chrome,but the cost of doing custom headers is up there. One off custom type are pretty high $,an even then can be not as good as hoped for. Fender-well types can be cut into some far out customs styles. Custom canbe cool. The best set,over the years,I've done for my 28A Roadster,was a used set of chrome SBC header from a buddy's T- bucket that had cracked at the flange=So he got a brand new set,gave me the cracked set. Thing is,my 28A is powered by Ford Y V8. I cut the Chevy flange off,moved the center tubes a little bit ,to match Ford Y,welded Ford flange to tubes { and painted the welds header heat silver< every thing,other then the center EX = Chevy use same as Ford anyway.
If you want something unique, make your own. I mocked these up with coat hangers, then made them with a Lincoln 140 MIG welder & tubing from Summit.
I have a set of old school modified dirt track chrome headers. They run straight out from block and straight back. They are for spread ports, but could be adapted fairly easy. Check with local dirt trackers and you might find something to modify to make work. Will try to get a pic when I get home tonight.
Close to 50 cid bigger , No bling Race Rod First built for & A, then switched to a Duce , 2.250 primary,
They were reproduced for several years - 6 or 7 years ago.....Classic Industries sold them. Used repros are scarce and originals are scarcer.
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