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**raidmagic** · 02-04-2018, 06:40 PM

What are you recommending for a 65 small block with a 4 speed? I'd assume the auto headers are different because of the clutch mechanism

Macdaddy1 · 02-04-2018, 07:11 PM

I just bought some of of e-baaaaY for $120 for my 65 C10 with a 327. They were stainless and came with bolts, gaskets etc. I thought that was cheaper or at least as cheap as cermaic coating or painting my original ones.

**raidmagic** · 02-04-2018, 08:29 PM

Do you have a standard or auto?

rvrfoot · 02-04-2018, 08:53 PM

I have the ram horns.

Macdaddy1 · 02-04-2018, 09:30 PM

I have an auto with TH350 trans.

rvrfoot · 02-04-2018, 09:38 PM

On my 1961 impala i have block huggers.

oldtrux · 02-04-2018, 09:47 PM

sanderson blockhuggers,283 mechanical clutch linkage

**Captainfab** · 02-04-2018, 10:46 PM

With a manual trans you will have to use either block huggers or Hedman 69260's. You can use Hedman 69090 or Hooker 2452 but those are a little tight around the clutch bellcrank.

**raidmagic** · 02-04-2018, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

With a manual trans you will have to use either block huggers or Hedman 69260's. You can use Hedman 69090 or Hooker 24252 but those are a little tight around the clutch bellcrank.

Thanks

verdell · 02-05-2018, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

With a manual trans you will have to use either block huggers or Hedman 69260's. You can use Hedman 69090 or Hooker 24252 but those are a little tight around the clutch bellcrank.

The Hedman 69260's fit really good..

Chevystep · 02-05-2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

With a manual trans you will have to use either block huggers or Hedman 69260's. You can use Hedman 69090 or Hooker 24252 but those are a little tight around the clutch bellcrank.

How do they affect the heat shields and plug wire routing that goes around the ram horns? Clear them?

**Captainfab** · 02-06-2018, 02:04 AM

The Hedman 69260's are the closest to rams horn manifolds. I do not know how the factory heat shields and factory routed plug wires would work as I have never run those with these headers.

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Originally Posted by Chevystep

How do they affect the heat shields and plug wire routing that goes around the ram horns? Clear them?

Cooper197 · 02-06-2018, 03:21 AM

I did the Hooker 2452 on mine with a TKO500 mated to a 350. Mechanical clutch, everything clears. Sounds really good, but keep in mind if you are lowered, or plan to lower, long tubes may not be a great choice. I have 2.5 inch drop spindles and if I'm not careful with speed bumps and some driveways I hit the headers. As long as I go slow over speed bumps I usually don't have a problem.

**raidmagic** · 02-06-2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooper197

I did the Hooker 2452 on mine with a TKO500 mated to a 350. Mechanical clutch, everything clears. Sounds really good, but keep in mind if you are lowered, or plan to lower, long tubes may not be a great choice. I have 2.5 inch drop spindles and if I'm not careful with speed bumps and some driveways I hit the headers. As long as I go slow over speed bumps I usually don't have a problem.

I am going to lower it a little but not crazy. I should be ok. I don't have issues with my Vette on my local speed bumps and it's low with longtubes.

02-04-2018, 06:40 PM	#1
raidmagic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 423	What headers are you using? What are you recommending for a 65 small block with a 4 speed? I'd assume the auto headers are different because of the clutch mechanism

02-04-2018, 07:11 PM	#2
Macdaddy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Niceville Florida Posts: 347	Re: What headers are you using? I just bought some of of e-baaaaY for $120 for my 65 C10 with a 327. They were stainless and came with bolts, gaskets etc. I thought that was cheaper or at least as cheap as cermaic coating or painting my original ones.

02-04-2018, 08:29 PM	#3
raidmagic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 423	Re: What headers are you using? Do you have a standard or auto?

02-04-2018, 08:53 PM	#4
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What headers are you using? I have the ram horns.

02-04-2018, 09:30 PM	#5
Macdaddy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Niceville Florida Posts: 347	Re: What headers are you using? I have an auto with TH350 trans.

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rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What headers are you using? On my 1961 impala i have block huggers.

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oldtrux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bancroft, ontario Posts: 550	Re: What headers are you using? sanderson blockhuggers,283 mechanical clutch linkage

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Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: What headers are you using? With a manual trans you will have to use either block huggers or Hedman 69260's. You can use Hedman 69090 or Hooker 2452 but those are a little tight around the clutch bellcrank. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 02-07-2018 at 02:33 AM.

02-06-2018, 03:21 AM	#13
Cooper197 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 199	Re: What headers are you using? I did the Hooker 2452 on mine with a TKO500 mated to a 350. Mechanical clutch, everything clears. Sounds really good, but keep in mind if you are lowered, or plan to lower, long tubes may not be a great choice. I have 2.5 inch drop spindles and if I'm not careful with speed bumps and some driveways I hit the headers. As long as I go slow over speed bumps I usually don't have a problem.



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