Headers

[Crucabbu]

New guy to this forum. I just acquired a 79 Malibu 4 Dr. Building a small block for it. Any new input on what long tube headers actually fit good on these cars?The last thread I found here was from 2020. Thanks

 

[UnlocatedStig]

I am installing long tubes from a 1st gen Camaro and they fit kinda meh. 1-5/8" tubes. Driver side fit very well only had to tap it in a little bit down low rear where the control arm mounts. However the passenger side is way worse but doable if youre willing to do some more header smashing.

I got mine used in good condition for dirt cheap so i dont mind, way better than the gmt400 shorties i had on it before. Had to absolute mangle the tube close to the steering shaft boot for that one

 

[Maverick's_Monte]

Regardless of the brand of long tube header, my understanding is that you will need to either notch your existing transmission cross member or purchase a new one, notched of course, to allow for the pipe. If I remember correctly its the passenger side that needs the notch where space is the issue.

 

[Sweet_Johnny]

I'm currently running Hooker Comps that required slight mods due to touching the oil filter, brake and/or gas vent line, and passenger upper control arm. For my other G I've chosen a set with stepped primaries from Schoenfeld, but they require modification of the heater box. I don't know that their regular style does. https://www.schoenfeldheaders.com/apps/search?q=G+body

GP403 has these listed: https://shop.gbodyforum.com/1978-88-g-body-sbc-long-tube-headers-2/

Kooks, American Racing Headers, Doug's, and even Flowtech all have great reviews from people on this and other G Body forums.

 

[SS_Malibu]

I do know what ones not to get. While they look great, Patriot H8047-1 ceramic coated headers made for our Gbody’s did not fit very well. It took quite a bit of massaging to get them in.

 

[melloelky]

New guy to this forum. I just acquired a 79 Malibu 4 Dr. Building a small block for it. Any new input on what long tube headers actually fit good on these cars?The last thread I found here was from 2020. Thanks

I can't personally recommend any as mine are old enough that the company isn't around anymore but my advice is,go to summit racing-fill in the search criteria of your car the model year etc/your preferences and read the actual customer reviews on the parts.people have no issue voicing their findings/likes/dislikes about parts they've spent their hard earned money on.this is the closest thing i can think of aside from something found on a forum.

 

[08Malibu]

In my Malibu I have a set I got used for a Camaro, they fit ok with a little massaging. On Grand Prix, I have a set of hooker headers that fit without any trouble.