Anyone build their own headers

[5spd540]

I am going to be build my own headers for my project and want a few tips for the ones who have done a set

[Simmo]

Check this out:-

http://www.stainlessheaders.com/headerfabrication

[5spd540]

Thats pretty cool

[oestek]

This looks pretty sweet, too... makes me want to go hack a set together...

http://www.icengineworks.com/

[5spd540]

I will have a thread soon on the build of mine early next year

[parsonsj]

I wrote this for Super Chevy a couple of years ago:

http://www.superchevy.com/technical/engines_drivetrain/cams_heads_valvetrain/sucp_1104_how_to_make_custom_headers/

[5spd540]

That is a good write up

[shawnvan]

I built mine, what a fun project like an adult puzzle. I do recommend a band saw and a disc or belt sander to help true up your cuts. Make sure to have a plan as to where the go ahead of time and study as many sets as you can to figure out what order of pipe to start with.
www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?86459-my-1965-chevelle-hybrid

[Samckitt]

This looks pretty sweet, too... makes me want to go hack a set together...

http://www.icengineworks.com/

That setup looks great. Pricey, but if you make a bunch of them would payoff.

[5spd540]

I built mine, what a fun project like an adult puzzle. I do recommend a band saw and a disc or belt sander to help true up your cuts. Make sure to have a plan as to where the go ahead of time and study as many sets as you can to figure out what order of pipe to start with.
www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?86459-my-1965-chevelle-hybrid (https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?86459-my-1965-chevelle-hybrid)
I have the tools no issues there

[shawnvan]

Just try it what's the worst that can happen you have to scrap them. And when your done you really have something to show for it. I bought 12 u bends and have very little left over.

[parsonsj]

One thing to consider is to make your headers with mild steel bends. Steel is less expensive and easier to work with than stainless. Once that's good, you can get those coated or transfer your design to stainless.

[5spd540]

One thing to consider is to make your headers with mild steel bends. Steel is less expensive and easier to work with than stainless. Once that's good, you can get those coated or transfer your design to stainless.

Thats the plan

[funcars]

If you can start with a good set and modify them it will go much faster. The level of effort depends on how much room you have and the design. I made a set of stepped headers with 3 different tube diameters all matched lengths and fit them into a shock tower car with raised port c302b heads. It was very painful and took much longer than I originally expected, but it met my goals. Fitting into a camaro is much easier, but don't underestimate how much work it is. There are prebent kits that may get you close so you don't have to cut up and adjust so many mandrel bend pieces. Easiest of all would be starting with a good quality set that get you close and only modifying as needed.

Good luck

[SDS MACHINING]

Lemons headers are a great choice and they sell individual bends if you need to modify....