Small Block & Big Block Chevy Specific - long tube headers for 82 camaro w/ 350
1BAD_Z28
06-09-2008, 09:43 PM
Ok so here is my delima. I have a 1982 camaro with a built chevy 350 from an unkown vehicle. All i know is the heads which the part# is 3973370 which refrences as a 69-70 z-28 replacement cylindar head. So do I purchase a set of headers for a 68-81 camaro with a 350 or do I need a set of headers for a 82 camaro.
I was looking at theses headers from Summit but there for a pre 82 but it will fit the heads.
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2DG9001%2D9&N=700+4294923429+4294839039+4294908216+4294908198+ 4294918680+4294840140+4294925046+115&autoview=sku
Thanks
JakeFusion™
06-09-2008, 10:11 PM
Get them for an 82. All headers until 98 (LS1) use the SBC exahust pattern in the F-Body. It looks like this: o oo o
Therefore, you need headers that fit the body, not the SBC (since the SBC is always the same, even the 400s). Even the LT1 uses the conventional SBC exhaust pattern. It's once you go to the LS1, that it looks like this: o o o o
ZONES89RS
06-10-2008, 04:33 AM
Yep, buy whatever brand you want as long as it is for a 3rd gen 82-92.
F-Body Lover
06-25-2008, 08:37 AM
I got mine from Hedman and still I didnt install them lol
kenSS
06-25-2008, 12:12 PM
i have the cheap hedman full length on mine. no clearance issues. saving up for a better pair though.
ZONES89RS
06-25-2008, 04:23 PM
Full lengths required me to make a coupe of modifications to the A arm mounts.
kenSS
06-25-2008, 06:49 PM
Full lengths required me to make a coupe of modifications to the A arm mounts.
that sucks, i didn't have any issues there. i did though notch/channel part of my subframe to keep the duals tucked up in nice.
ZONES89RS
06-25-2008, 08:08 PM
My sub frames are CE, what kind are yours? Mine are out of the way.
kenSS
06-25-2008, 08:43 PM
My sub frames are CE, what kind are yours? Mine are out of the way.
Sorry i meant the actuall front subframe that runs along near the tranny. i cut them out and boxed them in. my exhaust is tucked up snugg against the floor. i to have CE frame connectors.
ZONES89RS
06-26-2008, 04:36 AM
OK, i was like,"WTF?". My hookers required me to cut both sides.
kenSS
06-26-2008, 12:28 PM
i'll have to post some pics after i get her back together. i'm getting it ready for paint.
1BAD_Z28
06-26-2008, 03:11 PM
I just ordered a set of flowtech full length longtube headers. They stated that they are custom made for my application, and that they fit like stock. I let you guys now how they fit when i recieve my new dart iron eagle platinum heads.
ZONES89RS
06-26-2008, 04:00 PM
BWAH!!! What the hell size are those pieces of junk? That has to be the worst header available i thought? 1 1/2 primarys i have seen last, on a set of real heads? You must not want peak power.
82 camaro
06-26-2008, 04:23 PM
My hookers fell right in place.
82 camaro
06-26-2008, 06:43 PM
http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh296/shadetree1/?action=view¤t=IMG_0140.jpg
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HERE IS A LINK TO PIC.
ZONES89RS
06-26-2008, 09:24 PM
I also heard that new or solid motor mounts helps the fitment too. Looks great man, verry clean.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t74/ZONES89RS/Picture157.jpg
1BAD_Z28
06-27-2008, 04:46 PM
omg i didnt see that when i ordered them. i guess i better send them back. I cant believe they even manufacure a long tube header with 1 1/2 inch primaries.
82 camaro
06-27-2008, 06:23 PM
Thanks zone and yes I have moroso solid mounts. Wish I had a better picture of the headers in the car I will have to search around. Zone yours looks good to.
ZONES89RS
06-27-2008, 08:51 PM
Man, mine looks OK, your is just awesome. I can say mine looks good for a half ass job. You look like you have some real time in that thing.
82 camaro
06-27-2008, 09:41 PM
Yea I have spent a little time on it LOL. I have owned it since 1994 and built 5 motor combos and lots of trannys.
ZONES89RS
06-28-2008, 04:45 AM
Damn, i have owned mine since06 and am having issues with the 4th engine. I am going with a stock L98 carbed till i get the current engine fixed.
1BAD_Z28
06-30-2008, 05:42 PM
another question since i just sent back my flowtech headers. My dart heads have a square exhaust port, and i was looking on summit and i couldnt find and square port headers. Will oval or d port style work with these?? Also hedman only makes headers for angle plugs, but my heads have a straight plug will they still work??
Thanks
Ryan
82 camaro
06-30-2008, 06:03 PM
Yes thay will work. And the stright plug heads are not a proublem.
1BAD_Z28
06-30-2008, 08:28 PM
awsome thankyou very much!
1bdbrd
07-01-2008, 12:08 AM
If you have straight plug heads, you might need a special spark plug to fit. They are shorter and quite a bit more expensive but I am not sure what they are called.
ZONES89RS
07-01-2008, 02:57 AM
My hooker supercomp headers are square port.
kenSS
07-01-2008, 12:34 PM
If you have straight plug heads, you might need a special spark plug to fit. They are shorter and quite a bit more expensive but I am not sure what they are called.
i have the accels 276S in my motor. they are a shorty plug. there like $3.00 a piece. work great.