Headers for 283/220

Dave Muller · 02-22-2018, 12:15 PM

I am currently running cheap used headers off of eBay on my Chevelle, and before too long I'd like to switch to something better. The flanges aren't even straight on them, and I'm pretty sure the right bank leaks some.

At some point I imagine I'll see about custom headers but I think it'll be a while before that's in the budget. I'm hoping there's something off-the-shelf that will be significantly better.

One option I was thinking of is referenced in the current edition of Hot Rod where a tri-y header (Doug's I think it was) was used in an Engine Masters build. It has only 2.5" collectors but it didn't seem to bother their 353 inch engine and mine's only 293.

Another option beyond just the standard four tube offerings would be to buy four tube headers and cut off the collectors, then weld on merge collectors.

Any thoughts on this? And about how much do custom headers cost anyway?

Bill Belden · 02-22-2018, 04:25 PM

When I ran my 283 I used 1 5/8 Hooker headers for a Monte Carlo and added flowmaster 4 to 2 to 2 1/2 collector worked good on my stick car
Bill

Mark Yacavone · 02-22-2018, 06:53 PM

Dave, Stop by and see me Saturday.

Dave Muller · 02-22-2018, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Dave, Stop by and see me Saturday.

Will do, I was hoping I'd get some input from you.

MR DERBY CITY · 02-23-2018, 12:25 AM

Dave,your hot set up would be a nice used set of equal length Stahl headers and some collectors from Mark L. at Performance Welding. It takes time and testing but there is ET finding the right primary length and then hanging on some extensions to Marks collectors. I had the exact Stahl header you are needing but sold them last October......

Greg Reimer 7376 · 02-24-2018, 10:54 AM

Dave, try a Hooker Super Comp #2124 header. It's 1 5/8" primary tube dia. and there is enough length to try various length collectors. The #2116 header is 1 3/4" diameter, and the #5 spark plug and wire is almost inaccessible. The #2124 is also easier to install. Finding an optimum header for a Chevelle shouldn't be a huge issue.

Dissident · 02-24-2018, 06:29 PM

Just a suggestion based on some positive results in the past.....Don't overlook finding some old M/T - Holley Tri-Y headers. Cheap enough to test. Just sayin'.

Regards,
Dissident

Dave Muller · 02-25-2018, 02:04 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. It's good to have this information while looking around.

02-22-2018, 12:15 PM	#1
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Headers for 283/220 I am currently running cheap used headers off of eBay on my Chevelle, and before too long I'd like to switch to something better. The flanges aren't even straight on them, and I'm pretty sure the right bank leaks some. At some point I imagine I'll see about custom headers but I think it'll be a while before that's in the budget. I'm hoping there's something off-the-shelf that will be significantly better. One option I was thinking of is referenced in the current edition of Hot Rod where a tri-y header (Doug's I think it was) was used in an Engine Masters build. It has only 2.5" collectors but it didn't seem to bother their 353 inch engine and mine's only 293. Another option beyond just the standard four tube offerings would be to buy four tube headers and cut off the collectors, then weld on merge collectors. Any thoughts on this? And about how much do custom headers cost anyway?

02-22-2018, 06:53 PM	#3
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,815 Likes: 2,904 Liked 5,121 Times in 1,952 Posts	Re: Headers for 283/220 Dave, Stop by and see me Saturday. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

02-24-2018, 10:54 AM	#6
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,136 Likes: 172 Liked 705 Times in 219 Posts	Re: Headers for 283/220 Dave, try a Hooker Super Comp #2124 header. It's 1 5/8" primary tube dia. and there is enough length to try various length collectors. The #2116 header is 1 3/4" diameter, and the #5 spark plug and wire is almost inaccessible. The #2124 is also easier to install. Finding an optimum header for a Chevelle shouldn't be a huge issue.

02-24-2018, 06:29 PM	#7
Dissident Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Colorado hills Posts: 123 Likes: 11 Liked 73 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Headers for 283/220 Just a suggestion based on some positive results in the past.....Don't overlook finding some old M/T - Holley Tri-Y headers. Cheap enough to test. Just sayin'. Regards, Dissident

02-25-2018, 02:04 AM	#8
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Headers for 283/220 Thanks for all the suggestions guys. It's good to have this information while looking around.

02-22-2018, 04:25 PM	#2
Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Headers for 283/220 When I ran my 283 I used 1 5/8 Hooker headers for a Monte Carlo and added flowmaster 4 to 2 to 2 1/2 collector worked good on my stick car Bill __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]

02-23-2018, 12:25 AM	#5
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,637 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,937 Times in 1,518 Posts	Re: Headers for 283/220 Dave,your hot set up would be a nice used set of equal length Stahl headers and some collectors from Mark L. at Performance Welding. It takes time and testing but there is ET finding the right primary length and then hanging on some extensions to Marks collectors. I had the exact Stahl header you are needing but sold them last October......