Headers.... the "gray" side
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Headers.... the "gray" side
Ok, I'm not ready for the darkside quite yet... I want to stay stock in my 53 resto... BUT I am considering headers...
Anyone have any input on headers for a flathead?
I've seen them in the Mid Fifty catalog...
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Anyone have any input on headers for a flathead?
I've seen them in the Mid Fifty catalog...
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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A third for Red's! THEY FIT!! Fentons were never made for the trucks, AFAIK. I tried mightily to make a set fit mine, but it would require relocating the steering box. Gave up and bought Red's, including the extensions that also fit like a glove and were well worth a few extra bucks. Also got a set of Smithy's from him, all together it makes for a S-W-E-E-T sound!
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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
A third for Red's! THEY FIT!! Fentons were never made for the trucks, AFAIK. I tried mightily to make a set fit mine, but it would require relocating the steering box. Gave up and bought Red's, including the extensions that also fit like a glove and were well worth a few extra bucks. Also got a set of Smithy's from him, all together it makes for a S-W-E-E-T sound!
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Yet another vote for Reds Headers...quality workmanship and they fit. The owner is very knowledgeable as well and my dealings with them have been very pleasant.
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Originally Posted by Col Flashman
Tell that to all the owners that I've seen use them on their trucks w/ Flatheads in them.
Last edited by ALBUQ F-1; Aug 27, 2007 at 06:47 PM.
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Sorry to hijack this thread but...
I want to put a set of Reds Headers on my 53 M350/Flat Head V8 just to get away from the cracking stock manifolds.
I was told that there could be a problem with steering gear box interference but that it probably would work. Anyone have any knowledge on this?
I want to put a set of Reds Headers on my 53 M350/Flat Head V8 just to get away from the cracking stock manifolds.
I was told that there could be a problem with steering gear box interference but that it probably would work. Anyone have any knowledge on this?
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I've thought their (Red's) website was not very 'user friendly'... I emailed them and they said they had headers to fit and I should check out their website... which I had already done... both the DOT COM and the DOT NET..?????
Must be me.......??????????
Must be me.......??????????
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Call them and tell them exactly what you need.
My 49 sedan has less than an inch to clear the steering box. I bought a set of catalog cheepo headers and they turned right into the box. The whole section of the header was bent wrong. Company said we dont take headers back, so I was SOL.
Called Reds told them my deal. They guaranteed my fit or money back as long as they were never bolted up just eyeballed. They fit like a glove.
My 49 sedan has less than an inch to clear the steering box. I bought a set of catalog cheepo headers and they turned right into the box. The whole section of the header was bent wrong. Company said we dont take headers back, so I was SOL.
Called Reds told them my deal. They guaranteed my fit or money back as long as they were never bolted up just eyeballed. They fit like a glove.
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It will be worth a try, great to hear good things about Reds Headers, makes it easier to trust them with my money. There is a stocking dealer here in Saskatoon.
I see from their site they have Y-Block headers too.
I see from their site they have Y-Block headers too.
Last edited by Fomoko1; Aug 28, 2007 at 12:25 AM.