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JPSmit

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Spring is coming and a young man's thoughts turn to cars. (as if they ever leave)

Ebay has a couple of Patriot Headers (including one from Summit) the flange thickness is listed as 5/16" - how does that compare to the intake manifold? I understand that the pace headers (among other issues) are too thin.
 
I do not know, but it is pretty easy to make stepped washers.
 
JP, from what I've heard there is little to no noticible gain from stock to a header on the 1500. Plus, you'll have more underhood heat too. Pacesetter is owned by Pertronix.
 
kellysguy said:
JP, from what I've heard there is little to no noticible gain from stock to a header on the 1500. Plus, you'll have more underhood heat too. Pacesetter is owned by Pertronix.
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It's not really for gain. Mostly to clean up the exhaust system. gets rid of the remains of the Catalytic converter and, when I was reassembling the car the exhaust was touching the body so we got it bent - too far - so the whole exhaust hangs too low and the exhaust pipe is getting to its last legs so, am thinking that before the 50th even, I might get a header, stainless exhaust and of course the Harley Muffler. Actually the Patriot header is my second choice as I have an email out to see if I can source a Bell stainless one.
 
kellysguy said:
Stainless? Keep me posted! :wink:
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you and your bling! :thumbsup:
 
We've measured numerous manifolds and header flanges to get things close in the racing world. 5/16" is the right thickness for A-series headers. Manifolds measure anywhere from 0.306 to 0.315" thick, depending upon casting number and type. We run into most of a problem when modifying MGB manifolds to go on the 1275. Sometimes TIG repairs and build ups and then machining down is required. Should not be a problem on a 1275 stock manifold.

Most cheapy street stuff has primary header pipes too short to make any real improvements. Primary pipe lengths should be in the 25"+ range to get any real torque improvements.

The only real cheapy method I've found to get around the high cost of an LCB for a Spridget from any USA supplier is to buy one for a Mini out of the UK and then cut and modify it for a Spridget. I've built tunnel exhaust systems for my race car doing it that way. If you have a MIG, a hacksaw and patience, that's the way to go. Use 0.023" wire in the MIG, buy a few extra 45's and 90's in mild steel from Summit/Jegs and start fabbing.

HTH,
Mike Miller
 
kellysguy said:
Stainless? Keep me posted! :wink:
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here is the answer

Thanks for the enquiry, sadly Bell do not make a stainless header for this car, they only offer a full system which would be ready in about 2-3 weeks.
:cryin:
 
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