Hey guys,
I was just wondering if anyone has run these headers? and what you think.
Hedman 89218 Hedman Hedders Elite Headers

I'm tempted to get them but I also have a set of manifolds in good shape which I was going to use for the time being because of budget reasons.

Is it possible to run dual exhaust with manifolds and get over the transmission cross member on a 4 speed truck? That's my main reason for not wanting to use manifolds or chassis exit headers.

Thanks in advance
-Justin

 

just ordered these same headers about two weeks ago for my 77. i should have my motor in this week so i will see how good the fitment will be since i also have to run new exhaust. i had these headers on my 79 f250 with a 460 and they were great. only thing i recommend is getting a good set of gaskets since the ones supplied dont last long. these headers have a thick flange and they never rusted or discolored when i had them. so i personally like them and will continue to run them.

heres a pic

 

I have a 351M in a76 highboy frame what headers will work?

 

I have headmans on mine and it's a stretch to get them up and over the cross member and through the hole but I'm slowly getting it done. A competent pipe guy can do it easily. I'm just a back yard monkey using pre bent pieces with an expander.

 

i have some on my 76 and the passenger side has to go under the crossmember so fenderwell exit headers are what im going to be getting soon

 

I have a set of headmans fenderwell exit on my 77 highboy. The only things I dont like are the coating will not hold up to MN roadsalt. they get rusty after 6-8 weeks even with washing them 2-3 times a week! the other is the flanges do not fit most of the gaskets on the market. You need to buy the gaskets from headman. I'm on my 4th set in around 3 years. headman has been good with there coating warranty re-coating them for me when they get rusty. other than that they fit good and seem to be built well.
Hope this helps

 

I have a set of chassis exit elite headers on my 79 f150 351 m They are nice headers but to pay the extra for the elite coating is a waste of money. they start rusting quickly. If your going to put the extra money into a coating i would jet hot them.

 

The main reason I was looking at the elite's is the flange thickness and primary tube thickness. I don't really have the budget for jet hot. They look sweet on that motor though.

 

What brand are you Geting i bought some flashark racing ones and they go under the cross member

 

This thread is 12 years old and the user you questioned hasn’t been in here in almost as much time. You should start a new thread with your question.