18* headers

[Camaro_Dave]

i need some 18* headers now and don't know where to start looking.
i have a stock front suspension 74 camaro with a sbc eith 18*heads. also need some recomendation on sizes and stuff.

thanks

[Mousehouse]

Look for a set from a nascar type team that used 18 degree stuff before they switched to SB2.

I bought mine from a guy in North Carolina. They cost me $400 plus shipping and are stainless in perfect condition.

Deals are out there. You just have to be in the right place to find them.

[Chris Uratchko]

I'm almost certain Schoenfeld is selling 18 degree headers for 2nd gen camaros..... I thought I saw that someone was.

[Camaro_Dave]

i'll look

[Camaro_Dave]

looked and didn't see one that would fit my car. i'll look again

[Zeke1]

Hedman make's a set I think they are 1 7/8 and they are the only one's that will fit right in ( I know because I have the same car 74 with 18 degree) I finally went with a old set of nascar headers BUT THEY DON'T GO RIGHT IN I did MAJOR sergery on the cross member , cut clearence in the subframe, did some funky stuff for the steering shaft and still only ended up using about half the orignal headers they must be lengthened on the down tube's or the collectors will run right into the fire wall , so your left with two choices hedman or custom

[Camaro_Dave]

ok. do you have any pics of your 74?

[Camaro_Dave]

so are the Schoenfeld headers any good? i finally checked and ya they were right where i looked :oops: but they aeem really cheap???

and there are two different ones part# 187-18 and 167A18
both have same sizes etc... is the only difference what you see in the pic then?

[Zeke1]

Lot's of pic's just not a clue on how to post them, I leave that up to the girl friend, and from what I've seen the shoenfeild's seen like a very good header for the price just be carefull that they will clear the floor most of there stuff is for circle track you should call them and see,

[Chris Uratchko]

so are the Schoenfeld headers any good? i finally checked and ya they were right where i looked :oops: but they aeem really cheap???

and there are two different ones part# 187-18 and 167A18
both have same sizes etc... is the only difference what you see in the pic then?

Maybe their cheap enough that it really don't matter :D

If money is an issue(usually is) then I'd go for cheap just to get it on the road so to speak, and then save for a good set later. Ceramic coat the cheap ones and they'll look like a million bux.

[Mousehouse]

The set I found I got a great deal on. I have a friend that can weld or modify them to fit. So even if I have to buy tubing and have them welded I will save a lot of money.

[Camaro_Dave]

ya money still is kinda an issue i still need about $3-3500 to finish it and i have heads intake and my shortblocks all together. not a lot of money to most but thats quite a bit for me :(

here is a list of stuff i still need

headers
pushrods
head studs
gaskets
carb
ignition
fuel system
converter
oil pump/ pan (have on but haven't paid for yet :) )
throttle linkage
thermostat housing
water pump
and probably a few other little things that you always forget
so i'm quite a ways from having it out :(

[Mousehouse]

There is a set of nascar 18 degree headers on ebay.

[Camaro_Dave]

sweet dude i'll check em out

thanks

[Zeke1]

Hey Dave if you didn't get headers yet you might have lucked out check out racing junk add # 459958 18 degree custom headers for a 3rd gen, hope this helps :-D

[Camaro_Dave]

i don't think 3rd gen headers will fiot my 2nd gen will they? i'll check em out. thanks dude

[Zeke1]

third gen must have been :smt015 forgive the brain fade sorry

[Camaro_Dave]

its cool ha ha

[Zeke1]

Okay I found the right one's this time Dave race junk #465342 brand new lemons hope it helps this time :-D

[Camaro_Dave]

right on i'll check em out! thanks dude