G body 4 speed manual header help!!

[Geo's66]

guys, running into an unforeseen problem. Can't find manf that makes headers for a manual transmission g body- possible hooker long tube headers, which I think will hang too low.... Any knowledge here? Otherwise custom made and drop serious $$.... Never even thought this would be a problem. Thx

 

[clean8485]

As far as I know, there are other threads on this site, regarding this situation, and I believe that there are a couple of manufacturers that produce headers that will fit the manual transmission cars. Perhaps a search will show this info?

 

[Texas82GP]

What engine are you running? If SBC what heads? (straight plug or angle plug). From what I've read on this site the Hedman Hussler long tubes fit with mechanical clutch linkage as well as the Hooker Super Comps. I passed on the Headmans as I remember because they are a two piece design where the collector slips on and I don't think they offered them stainless but it's been awhile. I passed on the Super Comps as they have a tube that wraps around the frame rail. I went with Flowmaster coated stainless long tubes whose primary application is a second gen Camaro. The catalog says they will fit a g-body with mechanical linkage. I haven't tried them yet. Oh, my engine is an SBC with Vortec heads. I hope this helps. Forgot to mention most shorties or mid length headers will work with mechanical linkage but require custom exhaust.

 

[lilbowtie]

Hooker Super Comps or Competion will not work w/ manual trans.

 

[Texas82GP]

Hooker Super Comps will not work w/ manual trans.

Thanks for chiming in. I sure don't want to steer anyone wrong. I for sure read a thread where someone got the uncoated Hedmanns, had them welded together and had collector flanges welded on and then sent them out to be coated. This was for a car with mechanical linkage. I must be getting mixed up on which Hooker header will fit. I'm almost sure they have one that will work with mechanical linkage but as I remember it wouldn't work with angle plug heads.

 

[Geo's66]

Thanks for the help guys... Dart sbc 9" deck block, angle plug heads.... So far, we might try the Hooker super comp long tubes as they are for this years g body- but one of you say for sure they won't fit with mechanical linkage? If you know for sure these won't fit, please let me know how you know. Itsoming down to if these won't work, I'm going to have to have custom built. Thanks again.

 

[lilbowtie]

Hooker Headers 2242 Details

1978-87 G-Body with Small Block Chevy


1978-88 G-Body Cars Include:

• 1982-87 Buick Regal

• 1978-83 Chevy Malibu

• 1982-88 Chevy Monte Carlo

• 1982-87 Chevy El Camino and GMC Caballero

• 1982-86 Pontiac Bonneville

• 1982-87 Pontiac Grand Prix

• 1982-87 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

• 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Classic

• 1982-84 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais

• 1982-83 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser

• 1986-87 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
  
  
  Footnotes:

• One tube each side over frame.

• Will fit with angle plug heads.

• Applications with oxygen sensors use reducers 555-30012 for 3'' three bolt flange.

• For Buick applications, does not fit 168-tooth flywheel

• For Chevy applications, will fit with 168-tooth flexplate if used with Powermaster Mini Starter 713-9500
  
  Accessory Compatibility:

• Power Steering - Yes

• Power Brakes - Yes

• Air Conditioning - Yes

• Smog Pump - Yes, with extensive modifications
  
  Transmission Compatibility:

• Manual Column Shifter - No

• Manual Floor Shifter - No

• Automatic Column Shifter - Yes

• Automatic Floor Shifter - Yes
  
  Included Items Note: Bolts and Gaskets Included, Reducers required
  
  Port Shape: SAP
  
  Emissions Compatibility: Not Street Legal
  

 

[Geo's66]

Ok, thanks... Last chance thought is heard that 67-69 camaro headers may work- anyone ever hear of this? Checking then with custom shop is next... Anyone have any advice on custom built headers?

 

[lilbowtie]

Do a search on this web for - (header headache) and also google (headers in a g body w/manual trans)