FINALLY!!! The header fiasco is over!
Even with a cracked rib, when these showed back up today after some rework, I went to work. Starting to look like an engine!
The details ... So way back in January I contacted a company who specializes in aftermarket headers on custom jobs. Their slogan is big tubes in tight places. Exactly what I needed. A 1 7/8" primary long tube header. The company: Ultimate Headers.
And these things fit very well - as they should. They worked with Rob from No Limit to tweak and dial in the fit. They are well built too, using 321 stainless, cast flanges and turn down tubes and merge collectors. They also have this improved ball and socket design.
So hats off to Ultimate Headers. There were some growing pains but in the end they made things right.
Passenger Side
Driver Side
Close up of steering shaft area. I've got the steering shaft mocked up with a jig I made the last time the cab was on.
Top view showing the collector placement
Merge collectors baby!