66 chevelle header clearance for 454 swap.

[chevelleman]

Hi guys, haven't posted in a while. I've finished installing my kit and unfortunately haven't really gotten to enjoy it yet. I went ahead and sent the car in to get a 500HP 454CID in to replace my tired 350.

My question is (and lucky for me you guys have a 66 Chevelle): What size/style headers would you guys recommend I go with to get proper clearance of the A arms? I remember my old headers had to be "massaged" with a crow bar to make sure I had clearance for my Strong Arms!

Thanks guys!

[darren@ridetech.com]

Well, our 66 has a small block with Hooker's. My 70 has a BB with Hedman's.

[chevelleman]

Your 66 smokes em like that on a small block? Nice!

Is the engine bay same size on your 70 as my 66? What size headers are you running?

thanks!

[darren@ridetech.com]

The cars use the same control arms, but some cars need more shims than others. My headers were on the car when I bought it, so I'm not sure what size and model they are. Here is an image though.

http://www.ridetech.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1419&c=9&userid=24

[chevelleman]

Thanks for the info Darren. Wow, I don't have that kind of space between my headers and arms. thanks!