headers

[Bill Meyer]

Good morning- I have a question that has probably been hashed out but being new I will ask. I have a 1967 Camaro with a 350 cu.in. and auto( 350 turbo ) trans., power steering , but not a/c. Now, I am looking at headers to buy - the question is 4 into 1 long style like Hedman or the tri-y set up with 4 into 2 into 1. As in Doug Thorley. The car is a weekend cruiser and not going to see drag strip time. I have heard the long tubes- 4 into 1 are more for racing and for street use have flat spots in the power band. The tri y is inticing but a whole more expensive at 524. 00$. Recommendations? Brand preference? Thanks in advance

[Trash man]

im sellin a set of hooker long tubes(came out a 71 maro) they are a lil rusty(car has 41K when pulled, nothing sand paper cant take care off) and have the good 4 bolt flange. as for flat spots i think its up top

[Bill Meyer]

Thanks for the info. I am not sure they will fit my '67 though. Should they fit , what is your asking price? If I don't jump on them maybe someone else on the forum will.

[Joe 1320]

The tri Y headers will be helpful for auto trans cars, as it helps boost lower rpm torque. Whatever design you choose, you want ceramic coated. It cuts heat in the engine bay considerably, they last longer, look better, etc. You be glad you did.

[fastTa]

Bill, as you probably already know, the biggest problem on the 1st Gens is the steering box/bracket interference. Some guys go with the Vega box and it helps, but I would just stick with an OEM steering box.

Hooker, Thorley, and Lemons all make headers specifically for SBC's and BBC's in 1st Gens. The Lemons are awesome but they are pricey!

The flat spot in the power curve thing is a myth. Long tubes allow greater potential for exhaust gas velocity plain and simple. That means greater power not just down low, but across the entire RPM range.

[Bill Meyer]

thanks

Thanks guys for the responses. Now to wait for a reply from my inquiries I saw on this forum about sales on headers.

[Trash man]

umm 150$ sound ok? i have no clue how much shippin would be tho so let me kno

[JL8Jeff]

I don't think the 2nd gen headers will fit the first gen properly, that's why they manufacture different headers for each gen. I bought a set of Hooker headers off Ebay that I had ceramic coated. They worked great. I think they were part # 2241 but I can't remember for sure. I sold the car a while ago.

[fastTa]

Jeff, you are correct. 2nd Gen headers will not fit 1st Gen's.

[Bill Meyer]

thanks

Thanks for the input Will keep loooking and keep my UPS delivery man happy and employed with bringing me parts.