HEDMAN headers

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gnvair

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Hedman does not have 1 5/8 headers that fit the 78-88 A/G bodies. They have 1 1/2" and then jump to 1 3/4" in their Husler series.
If you insist on 1 5/8" you should look at Hooker, Lemons, Patriot or others.
I run the 1 1/2" Hedmans because they are pretty much the only thing that will fit a 4 speed car.
 
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Hedman does not have 1 5/8 headers that fit the 78-88 A/G bodies. They have 1 1/2" and then jump to 1 3/4" in their Husler series.
If you insist on 1 5/8" you should look at Hooker, Lemons, Patriot or others.
I run the 1 1/2" Hedmans because they are pretty much the only thing that will fit a 4 speed car.
Jeez has it gotten that bad? I remember back in the early 90’s when I was searching I at least found Casler and cyclone that fit the 4 speed. They were both 1 5/8” headers, 1 with a 2.5” collector and 1 with a 3”. The thing with both was it had the passenger header point outboard to line up with the factory hump.
 
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pagrunt

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Here's what they have for long tubes.
 
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gnvair

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Jeez has it gotten that bad? I remember back in the early 90’s when I was searching I at least found Casler and cyclone that fit the 4 speed. They were both 1 5/8” headers, 1 with a 2.5” collector and 1 with a 3”. The thing with both was it had the passenger header point outboard to line up with the factory hump.
I just went through this last year. I tried the 1 5/8 Hooker's and Patriots. Neither would clear the z bar. Hedman did not have any 1 5/8 long tubes for a 78-88 A/G body. I found a pair of 1 5/8" Hedmans for an F body and tried them. They were out too far and making contact with the frame.
The 1 1/2" Hedmans fit ok. Left side was perfect. Right side was out too far and made contact with the frame. I pulled it back in with a ratchet straps and it has been fine ever since
 

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I would not pay extra to have ceramic coating on the outside, headers rot out from the inside
 
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I would not pay extra to have ceramic coating on the outside, headers rot out from the inside
Personally, I regret not buying ceramic coated, my engine bay is too hot. I am currently running Hedman Longtubes #68310. Not sure the diameters.
 
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