has anyone used the SS Auto chrome headers. I was thinking about doing a traditional SBC conversion and theses headers are affordabel. For thoese that use these headers, what did you do to strenthen them, and to keep them from cracking. Also which ones did you use?
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I think most guys just install them on an engine while on a stand and if they dont fit they just cut them and re tig them to where they fit. I heard the flanges are thin as well as the bolt holes dont always line up. There is a thread in general tech about the ebay headers being modified to work.
I think most guys just install them on an engine while on a stand and if they dont fit they just cut them and re tig them to where they fit. I heard the flanges are thin as well as the bolt holes dont always line up. There is a thread in general tech about the ebay headers being modified to work.
If you are refering to the twin turbo headers they are very nice for the money. I did not see any issues with them and they are so basic that no stregthening is needed. I purchased a set for my project but sold them. I cut off the 4 bolt flanges and converted them to v-bands in order to fabricate a cross over.
They have very thick flanges and material. The only issue in my case was that the tubing, where it enters the header flange was necked down too much for my heads. The tubing is 1 5/8 , but at the flange it was less than that. The ports on my heads are at least 1 5/8 creating an obstruction.
For a head with a smaller exhaust port they are perfect. One member here "quick79" runs them on his 400ci blow thru, single turbo and has gone 5.90s in the 1/8 with them.
They have very thick flanges and material. The only issue in my case was that the tubing, where it enters the header flange was necked down too much for my heads. The tubing is 1 5/8 , but at the flange it was less than that. The ports on my heads are at least 1 5/8 creating an obstruction.
For a head with a smaller exhaust port they are perfect. One member here "quick79" runs them on his 400ci blow thru, single turbo and has gone 5.90s in the 1/8 with them.
The twin turbo units made for 3rd gen F bodys fit well. The drivers side gets a little tight next to the steering arm but it can be easily fixed.
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hmm unfortunatly I only wanna run a single turbo.
Convert them to V-bands assemblies and run a crossover to a single. Very easy. And less time than building a set from scratch.
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I have a single setup 4sale as well as a gen 6 dfi with jumper harness 4 tpi motors and an aeromotive a1000 pump. I was gonna use it but I'm sticking with the 3.8 I will post pics later. Not sure who made them I bought them off the 3rd gen board. they're a nice set.
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I have a set that I put on a TT Vega. They were not from SS Chrome but looked identicle. I thought the quality was pretty good. The car never ran long with them before I sold it so I can't really say how they would stand up after a year or so.
I have heard both good and bad about them.
I do not think there is anything readily available.Chevy Turbo Top Mount Manifolds
check out the link GM Performance Racing Products for International Sales from SSAutochrome Inc.
aaaasbchevy1 is the part #, GM SB CHEVY TURBO TOP MOUNT MANIFOLDS, this might work in a tpi set-up but only on the drivers side, the pass side a/c compressor would get in the way of the turbo.
check out the link GM Performance Racing Products for International Sales from SSAutochrome Inc.
aaaasbchevy1 is the part #, GM SB CHEVY TURBO TOP MOUNT MANIFOLDS, this might work in a tpi set-up but only on the drivers side, the pass side a/c compressor would get in the way of the turbo.
