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[2NDTIMEAROUND]

I'm getting ready to drop a 350cc sb back into my 1955 2 door post. I'm curious what brand of headers everyone has used. I know that there can be an issue with the header on the drivers side hitting the stock steering box. Will "Block Huggers" take care of this problem, or will I need to get a hammer with any brand or style that I get?
I appreciate your responces,
Jody

[5576201]

If you really want to install a set of headers,I would use Hooker Headers.
I tired a set of block huggers and I did not want to use a hammer.
I'am taking off my headers and installing a set of ram style exhust manifolds 2.5. From what I have read and heard they flow just as good as some headers.

[jaspermaggie]

I have a 55 with a 350 alum heads and stock box. I use a long tube Hedman. I have had them for years and fit fine little tight but no hammer. I have had them in and out several times but cant remember if I put them in from under or on top. $265 3" collector at Jegs Hooker $165 at jegs. Patriot makes one that fit a 605 box but it is smaller 2.5 inch collector $200 jegs. You will also need a alternator bracket $30. Whatever you do get them coated I had mine done by Keith Craft in Plano ask for Michael 972-578-3550 I think it was $250 took about a week but my under hood temp was alot cooler. Their are more places in dallas look on the web.

[LDRollow]

I highly recomend Patriot headers. I have them on my '57, and they clear everything including the CPP power steering I have on my car. One question, do you still have the frame horns on your car? This can make a significant difference in the ground clearance of the headers. I used to have Heddman headers on my car but they were so low they scraped on the ground even over modest bumps. The Patriots are mid-length headers and will allow clearance with or without the frame horns. If you are going to use side mounts and a rear cross member, I would remove the frame horns. BTW, I highly recommend going to the side mounts and rear cross member. Good luck.

[2NDTIMEAROUND]

Hello Larry,
Well I went through with the ceramic coated Patriots. They installed very easily, and look great, however, with the old "double hump" heads with straight plugs, the tubes for the #1 & #2 position is VERY close to the plug. I've heard of a spark plug with a shorter ceramic stem than normal that may releave this problem. Does anyone know what plug this would be?
Thanks for the help.

[jaspermaggie]

You can go to summit look for part numbers or other short plugs. Harry hot rod sells accel plugs or order through summit. I have never used accel but I know they make short ones.