Stock Aftermarket Headers ?

[HotAirWH1]

I see there are a few options for stock aftermarket headers for the intercooled cars which is nice. Just wondering any vendors have or would make any for the hot air cars? Since TA Performance makes a 86/87 stock replacement header for the passenger side, seems it would be easy to fabricate ones for us 84/85 TR owners.

 

[TIMINATOR]

Do u want stock appearing or actual headers?
Headers are easier! Lots of talented header builders out there, and don't forget hospital handrail fab companies, aerospace and food service plumbers/ welders. Here in Phx,AZ. We have many aerospace welders versed in heliarc welding exotic metals, so stainless is a piece of cake for them. Google the companies, sit in the parking lot, and wait for shift change and ask if anyone is looking for side work.
Custom water jet or plasma cutter companies can make you flanges based off of gaskets, just make sure they add metal area around the outside of the ports for strength and sealing. Stainless u bends in different radii and thickness are easily obtainable, and look at the vendors of 86/87 headers to see what thickness flanges and tubing they are using.
Most sidejob guys will do the job, IF you bring them the flanges, u bends, the original headers, and LOTS of pics of the old ones installed on the engine, so they know what routing to use. Also pics of 86/7 headers, so they have an idea of what is good.
Most header or side job guys will and can do the job, they just won't want to waste time finding the materials, and having the flanges made.
Google is your friend!
TIMINATOR

 

[BRAD_PADGETT]

I see there are a few options for stock aftermarket headers for the intercooled cars which is nice. Just wondering any vendors have or would make any for the hot air cars? Since TA Performance makes a 86/87 stock replacement header for the passenger side, seems it would be easy to fabricate ones for us 84/85 TR owners.

They do not exist. The only one recently were China crap. Just have a custom set built. The Hot Air market is way too small. Keep an eye out for a set of used Poston hot air headers. These work great. Former hot air owner who increased engine power. Brad

 

[HotAirWH1]

Actual Headers would be OK. Thanks for the tips. My thought is to get a set of the TA Performance Headers for the 86/87

then get a quality fab guy to modify the passenger side to match up with the 84/85 configuration. That way most of the work has already been done. Just a little bit of cutting & welding & will be 100% USA. I think the only difference is the up pipe location or am I wrong?

 

[Anthony P]

...The only one recently were China...

I remember seeing something in the past year or so - possibly on ebay. the up pipe was done in 2-pieces with flanges ( 3-bolt or 4-bolt) somewhere about the middle. didn't bookmark it as it seemed like it was fabbed by someone who cannot measure. the PS header / up pipe setup looked like a lot of rework would be needed let alone whatever other fixings needed for fitment.

it was polished stainless with seemingly machine welds - figuring it was definitely from offshore. is that what you remember Brad?

 

[TIMINATOR]

Easier solution than mine.....
DUH!
TIMINATOR

 

[Anthony P]

... I think the only difference is the up pipe location or am I wrong?

Dan, #2 primary would get relocated lower on the log trying to keep equal primary length. the log's upsweep would be cut and reworked to go more vertical. then it's just deciding where to stop and what flange...what to do for up pipe connection - whether to use same provisions as OE up pipe so that the factory braided SS up pipe can be used.

 

[BRAD_PADGETT]

I remember seeing something in the past year or so - possibly on ebay. the up pipe was done in 2-pieces with flanges ( 3-bolt or 4-bolt) somewhere about the middle. didn't bookmark it as it seemed like it was fabbed by someone who cannot measure. the PS header / up pipe setup looked like a lot of rework would be needed let alone whatever other fixings needed for fitment.

it was polished stainless with seemingly machine welds - figuring it was definitely from offshore. is that what you remember Brad?

I remember the cheap China hot air headers from several years ago. They required slot of modification in order to work. If I still had my hot air- remove old headers and have new ones custom made based on the old ones. I have been out of hot airs since 2015.

 

[Anthony P]

thanks Brad for the confirmation.