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Mar 15, 2009 | 01:08 AM

ironhead86

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heddman elite headers..

hey all. just wondering what you think of the these headers, i really like the fact that they are 14guage and a 3/8 thick flange. my truck is a 75 f250 460ci 2wd auto. my truck is single standard exhaust the only upgrade on it is a mild rv cam. truck is my towing rig. thanks all.

Mar 18, 2009 | 10:51 PM

fasthauler

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I looked this type of header up on the Internet and they look pretty good. Just make sure that you get the ones for motorhomes if you are towing. A lot of guys make the mistake and get racing headers and can’t figure out why they have no low end torque for towing. I also read a test article somewhere and can’t remember where that the stock manifold on the 460 will deliver as much low-end torque as the motorhome headers. If that’s true then why waste your money? I wish I could remember where I saw it. Maybe somebody on here will read this and give us some insight. I know that headers on a high performance engine make a heck of a power increase, but I am not sure about towing. Hopefully someone on here has some actual experience towing with headers, but as far as the headers go, they look pretty good.

Mar 19, 2009 | 05:09 AM

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To be honest I really like Headman Headers, I've had several sets but the one that has inpressed me the most is the set I still have on my wife's 77 FireBird that I installed almost 15 years ago and yes we still drive this car on a regular basis and the headers have never rusted thru or came lose.They do have a flat spot where she has run over something and they have flattened them. Sorry didn't mean to sound like a comerical. This is not a stock engine in this car either, even though it is the original engine.

Mar 23, 2009 | 11:48 PM

dman2008

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Originally Posted by ironhead86

Actually I just ordered these headers tonight for my 460. From what I read and research I felt the same about the gauge and tube size and collector size. The price is also good if you ask me compared to other brands. I actually had a young guy quote me $650 here in Canada today and I ordered them tonight from SR and they were like 336.95USD but with shipping and conversion I will still save some $. When I get them I will do the install and take some pics if that will help anyone.

Later D

Mar 29, 2009 | 08:31 PM