KevinK
08-31-2012, 03:44 AM
I want to put headers on my '67 vert, but don't want to open a 'can of worms', ...with regard to fitment (and mounting of accessories such as A/C compressor).
In a nutshell, I'm looking for ideas/suggestions from anyone with a similar setup and also wondering about A/C compressor mounting with headers.
Here's what I've got:
A '67 (Camaro) convertible, small block (350), Tremek-TKO600 (w/tubular crossmember). Also has factory A/C and power steering. Suspension is a Hotckis 1.5" drop (w/Bilsteins). My general plan is a stock appearing car with a few upgrades (and I will most likely be going with a Sanden A/C compressor, but factory suitcase still on the firewall)
Exhaust system goals: (stock deep tone sound would be fine)
To have it as stock as possible with the addition of headers. Stay with the transverse muffler and 67/68 style tailpipes (that dump behind the wheels).
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/DSCN6684JPG-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/IMG_6662JPG-1.jpg
I realize the options are endless, but I'm looking for thoughts from those who may have done this, what brand headers and what exhaust...
From what I have seen, I think it's a given I need to change the tunnel brace to something like the Hotchkis 1404. I know I can purchase a stock system and adapt headers to it (which is my current plan, with Hooker Super Comps that I already have), ...but I am open to going with an aftermarket system (for headers) if fitment isn't an issue.
Thanks in advance for any ideas...
Kevin
In a nutshell, I'm looking for ideas/suggestions from anyone with a similar setup and also wondering about A/C compressor mounting with headers.
Here's what I've got:
A '67 (Camaro) convertible, small block (350), Tremek-TKO600 (w/tubular crossmember). Also has factory A/C and power steering. Suspension is a Hotckis 1.5" drop (w/Bilsteins). My general plan is a stock appearing car with a few upgrades (and I will most likely be going with a Sanden A/C compressor, but factory suitcase still on the firewall)
Exhaust system goals: (stock deep tone sound would be fine)
To have it as stock as possible with the addition of headers. Stay with the transverse muffler and 67/68 style tailpipes (that dump behind the wheels).
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/DSCN6684JPG-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/IMG_6662JPG-1.jpg
I realize the options are endless, but I'm looking for thoughts from those who may have done this, what brand headers and what exhaust...
From what I have seen, I think it's a given I need to change the tunnel brace to something like the Hotchkis 1404. I know I can purchase a stock system and adapt headers to it (which is my current plan, with Hooker Super Comps that I already have), ...but I am open to going with an aftermarket system (for headers) if fitment isn't an issue.
Thanks in advance for any ideas...
Kevin