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smslinkard · Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:47 pm Post subject: Headers

Need recommendation for headers for my 56 Bel Air w/ P.S. - Considering Patriot Exhaust Tri 5 Headers Mid length - 350 C.I. - Car is lowered 2" front and back - Any experience w/ Patriot products?

LDRollow · Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 1:07 pm Post subject:

I have Patriot mid-length headers on my car and am very happy with them. A couple of things you should know about them. First, you will need to remove the frame horns that are used for the factory bell housing mounts, they will interfere with the headers. There are headers that will go under the frame horns, but they will stick below the frame and may contact the ground if your car is lowered much at all. I ruined the first set of headers I had in this way and my car was barely lowered at all. My car has the late style side mounts and the rear cross member that mounts to the tramsnission tailshaft, so I removed the frame horns. Second, the collector is 2.5 inches in diameter instead of a 3.0 inch in diameter collector. This is not usaully a problem unless you want all out performance in your car. It was not a problem in my car as I am using a 2.5 inch exhaust system in my car and do not race much. One more thing, I have a CPP 500 steering power steering box and the headers do clear it, but it is close. Again, all in all I am ver satisfied with the Patriot headers. If you have anymore questions about them or would like to see them on my car, don't hesitate to contact me. Larry Rollow

smslinkard · Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:41 pm Post subject: Headers

Thanks for the info - Several points you made apply to my situation and a problem would have occurred without your help. Thanks

DavidH · Bel Air Joined: 23 Sep 2010 Posts: 118 Location: Texas

Larry Epperson · Bel Air Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Posts: 300 Location: Dallas

David,
I have the Patriot headers on my '57 with 2-1/2" exhaust basically same set up as Larry Rollow with out any problems. I will say that the prices vary a little so shop around. Mine were about 10% lower than Summit & Jegs.

LDRollow · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:01 pm Post subject:

I purchased my Patroit headers several years ago from Thermal tech Coatings. At that time they had the best price I could find. Model t8025C. www.thermaltechcoatings.com.
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