Fun with Speed Bumps!! Header clearance help, please!

[heynow14]

Hi guys - Before you drop the "use the search function" on me, I've read every post I can on this topic but I'm getting no where. I've called Patriot and Summit and Doug's and I get different answers. 1969 Camaro with ZZ4 sbc, 3rd-gen 12:7 Cardone PS Box, no A/C and T-56 manual. Car is dropped significantly, so clearance with existing full-length Hedmans is ugly. I'm thinking that mid-length or clippster headers will work but I get conflicting reports on whether any will fit my setup without smashing on them or that they are a no-go due to z-bar. So far, I've had suggestions for Patriot H-8058 or H-8047. Anyone running mids or clippsters (again, ground clearance is a biggie for me) with a similar setup? I am not partial to a particular brand...I just want to be able to stop running away from speed bumps and steep driveways. Your help is appreciated as always! Thx, Nick

[rustomatic]

Do you have standard three-bolt flanges that are hitting the ground, or is it the collectors/bottom tubes that are hitting? If it's collector flanges, cut them off and use smooth transitions to your pipe. My current issue is my stupid mufflers hitting a speedbump with a full tank of gas...

After fixing this, you'll find another need to avoid speedbumps...

[heynow14]

It's the tube bottom that hit most of the time although the flanges are smashed as well...it's pretty low and is really bugging me. Any other thoughts on a header choice from anyone?

[Ketzer]

I just bought a set of Lemons for my BBC. Went with Vbands instead of three bolt flanges, yay for no more gasket changes!


Jeff-

[MK69RSSS]

I have Lemons on my big block car. After 3 sets , took the plunge. And never had a problem.