Headers, Angle plugs & clutch linkage

[7d8ss]

I have a 78 El with a small block. I have the opportunity to get a set of angle plug heads. I also have a manual 4 speed. I can't seem to be able to find headers that will fit angle plug heads AND stock clutch linkage. If one of you guys that have a similar set up could give me the brand & part number you used, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Texas82GP]

Check the Hedman 65218. They are said to fit well with the mechanical linkage and according to Summit, fit angle plug heads.

I am going with mechanical linkage in my car. I didn't go with the 65218's because they don't offer them in stainless. I went with Flowmaster 814410. They are ceramic coated stainless. They should work with manual linkage. Don't know if they work with angle plug or not. Check Flowmaster's website. I don't know about the fit yet. I haven't installed them.

 

[7d8ss]

I checked the Hedman site & there was no mention of the angle plug being compatible. The site also cited that these were spread port headers. Thanks for your response I appreciate your trying to help.

 

[80camino]

I have a 78 El with a small block. I have the opportunity to get a set of angle plug heads. I also have a manual 4 speed. I can't seem to be able to find headers that will fit angle plug heads AND stock clutch linkage. If one of you guys that have a similar set up could give me the brand & part number you used, it would be greatly appreciated.

7d8ss, were you able to find headers for angle pug heads and 4 speed ? I am looking for the same.

 

[Jim hopper]

Thay don't make them I have the same problem I went whith hooker headers in excel Shorty plugs on my car

 

[80camino]

Thank you Jim, I see Headman Hustler 65218 will fit a Malibu 4 speed w/ angle plugs. Do you know why these would not work ?

 

[Jim hopper]

All I know is I called summit and jegs and thay Kept telling me that they had headers that would work they would send me a pair and I would send them back because they didn't work I think I sent back six different pairs of headers until I finally found the hookers that I have on there now I just can't remember the part number I looked for it and I can't find the receipt or I would give you the hooker part number that worked for me the only other thing you could do is to go to somebody and have them build you a pair custom headers for it but that's gonna cost you big bucks

 

[80camino]

Thanks Jim, I will look into the Hookers. I do have other engine options but wanted to run my L98 Corvette ,ZZ4 hot cam. The other engines
would require a much tougher drivetrain

 

[fleming442]

Put an Olds in it; that'll solve your problem (plugs above the exhaust)

 

[7d8ss]

I scrapped the idea of angle plug heads but did find that Patriot h8047-B might work.