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Jan 20, 2006 | 11:48 PM

Sinister

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'78 Quadravan headers (Hedman doesn't work))

Anyone know what headers will not rub front drive shaft?

Just tried Hedmans ceramic coated RV headers. No dice.
Rubbing front drive shaft

Jan 23, 2006 | 03:27 AM

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Right now there is not much you can do for headers. No one makes a set for that application. Hooker used to, but have discontinued them.

I used Sanderson street rod (shorty/block hugger) headers on my 78 Qvan. I had to trim the right motor mount a little, and I wrapped the starter in a heat shield blanket, but so far so good.

I don't know if I will keep them or not, I have a LH hooker for the Qvan, and a RH hedman that I may put on so I can get the long tube.

You *may* be able to find the headers on ebay, but they don't show up often.

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Jan 24, 2006 | 07:37 PM

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Sandersons

I just ordered Sandersons FF461. The right header angles back and slightly down, I don't see how it could possibly interfere with motor mount. Do you have FF460 or FF461?

If I had long tubes, I'd sure put them on. If you decide to sell yours, keep me in mind.

Thanks for the reply.

Jan 24, 2006 | 08:35 PM

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I am not sure which model I have. They were given to me as a 460 ford block hugger. They do that well. Of course, about a month after I mounted them and fabbed up an exhaust, I found the long tubes.

Sorry I can't be more help.

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Jan 24, 2006 | 08:46 PM

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FF460's both sides turn straight down.
461's the drivers side turns straight down and the passenger goes almost straight back.

Jan 25, 2006 | 12:53 AM

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With that description, I have to FF460, or something very close to it. Both sides drop straight down.

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Feb 19, 2006 | 12:19 PM

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I have those on mine. Just take a pipe about the same size as the oulet and stick it in the end and give it a push. You can tweak them out just enough that they will clear. I'll send you a pic if you want.