Header size 350ci 280hp

novassdude · 06-25-2011, 12:26 PM

Looking for some info on what size headers that people are running on 350ci 280hp SBC's

It is in a 1969 NOVA 3400 lbs Auto trans 513 gears.

Thanks John

gsa612 · 06-25-2011, 01:27 PM

John, I don't know how much you want to spend, but I know of a few guys running the schoenfeld step headers with good dyno and track results. There priced right and seem to be well constructed (welds,bends, etc.) Check out there website. gsa612

novassdude · 06-25-2011, 03:37 PM

Thanks I was looking at them. Just trying to get an idea what size would work best. I am assuming the 1 5/8 to 1 3/4 on a stocker would be the better size.

greg fulk · 06-25-2011, 09:21 PM

1 1/2 step to 1 5/8...

Bob Bender · 06-26-2011, 01:28 AM

1 5/8............

Richard Grant · 06-26-2011, 09:43 AM

1 3/4" is a good place to start. It's a good base line. Many racers have had problems and have lost et trying step headers. I would suggest Stahl if they are still making them.They may not be the fastest but would be close. Also, Hooker Super Comps with merge collectors are a good base line.

Alan Roehrich · 06-26-2011, 12:39 PM

DynaTech makes a beautiful 1 5/8" to 1 3/4" step header for that car, it comes with NitroPlate coating, and the price is excellent.

tpoh815 · 06-27-2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A56

I think the 1 5/8" stepped to 1 3/4" would be a great choice with a good set of Merge Collectors.

Mark Lelchook
E/SA #704

I would take the free advice form this guy. I hear he may have a clue or two about headers .

X-TECH MAN · 06-27-2011, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Bender

1 5/8............

Thats because your car weighs almost as much as 2 Novas......LOL.

novassdude · 06-28-2011, 12:37 PM

Thanks for all the help. After checking with Stahl I will probably just have Jere fix the Stahl headers that I have now. Very good guy to deal with.

06-25-2011, 12:26 PM	#1
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 746 Likes: 203 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Header size 350ci 280hp Looking for some info on what size headers that people are running on 350ci 280hp SBC's It is in a 1969 NOVA 3400 lbs Auto trans 513 gears. Thanks John

06-25-2011, 01:27 PM	#2
gsa612 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 100th Meridian Posts: 570 Likes: 116 Liked 280 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Header size 350ci 280hp John, I don't know how much you want to spend, but I know of a few guys running the schoenfeld step headers with good dyno and track results. There priced right and seem to be well constructed (welds,bends, etc.) Check out there website. gsa612

06-25-2011, 03:37 PM	#3
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 746 Likes: 203 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Header size 350ci 280hp Thanks I was looking at them. Just trying to get an idea what size would work best. I am assuming the 1 5/8 to 1 3/4 on a stocker would be the better size.

06-25-2011, 09:21 PM	#4
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Header size 350ci 280hp 1 1/2 step to 1 5/8... __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

06-26-2011, 01:28 AM	#5
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,712 Likes: 1,404 Liked 372 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Header size 350ci 280hp 1 5/8............ __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

06-26-2011, 09:43 AM	#6
Richard Grant Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Monroe, La. Posts: 301 Likes: 9 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Header size 350ci 280hp 1 3/4" is a good place to start. It's a good base line. Many racers have had problems and have lost et trying step headers. I would suggest Stahl if they are still making them.They may not be the fastest but would be close. Also, Hooker Super Comps with merge collectors are a good base line. __________________ Richard Grant 4988 STK

06-26-2011, 12:39 PM	#7
Alan Roehrich VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 4,916 Likes: 997 Liked 1,046 Times in 276 Posts	Re: Header size 350ci 280hp DynaTech makes a beautiful 1 5/8" to 1 3/4" step header for that car, it comes with NitroPlate coating, and the price is excellent. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

06-28-2011, 12:37 PM	#10
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 746 Likes: 203 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Header size 350ci 280hp Thanks for all the help. After checking with Stahl I will probably just have Jere fix the Stahl headers that I have now. Very good guy to deal with.