Doug's D453-ss

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broughj

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I have TTI ceramic coated headers on my 1969 Barracuda 340 that have been on the car for over 10 years. The ceramic coating has been getting worse and worse each year. I've been looking off and on for a stainless steel header that fits like the TTI. It now looks like Doug's makes a version of the small block D-453 A-body header in 304 stainless steel.

DOUG'S HEADERS - D453-SS​

Doug's Headers D453-SS 304 Stainless Long Tube Header 68-74 Various Mopar 273-360 LA Motor 1 5/8" Primary 3" Collector

Anyone checked into these? Do they exist or is it a unicorn?
 
broughj said:

DOUG'S HEADERS - D453-SS​

Doug's Headers D453-SS 304 Stainless Long Tube Header 68-74 Various Mopar 273-360 LA Motor 1 5/8" Primary 3" Collector

Anyone checked into these? Do they exist or is it a unicorn?
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Summit Racing has them on sale, and then, if you can get a 10% off code, it lowers it even more.

AutoZone sells them, and they have a 20% off.

Both have free shipping.
 
I did a few years ago when I put the ceramic coated Doug’s on my 72’ Demon 340. At that time SS manifolds or headers were frowned upon because they seemed to crack at the welds. I went with the ceramic coated version and never looked back. My car is garaged and kept clean so they have not rusted one but.
Syleng1
 
I cant speak to the SS, but I was TTI distributor for a while, the rust issues killed TTI, and trying to get warranty across the border, I essentially gave big cash refunds OR replaced them with Doug's, - no charge, then fire saled used TTIs for cheap.
I have never regretted the change-over to Dougs, and haven't had a quality issue thru prob 15 sets over last 20 years.
I wouldn't hesitate on the quality record, but can't speak to SS.
Good Luck, keep us posted pls.
 
Car Nut said:
Summit Racing has them on sale, and then, if you can get a 10% off code, it lowers it even more.

AutoZone sells them, and they have a 20% off.

Both have free shipping.
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I have a supply of Summit Discount Coupons/Codes.
Pm me if you would like a couple (Complementary)
 
GTX JOHN said:
I have a supply of Summit Discount Coupons/Codes.
Pm me if you would like a couple (Complementary)
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I bought hooker headers for my 71 duster with a la small block were horrible to get in with power steering are the dougs better?
 
Anybody get their hands on a set of these yet? I like the idea of stainless if you need to make a little clearance. No need to worry about the finish. I would think the installed fit should be as good as the standard D453.
 
kick said:
Anybody get their hands on a set of these yet? I like the idea of stainless if you need to make a little clearance. No need to worry about the finish. I would think the installed fit should be as good as the standard D453.
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Nice thing about the 453s is they fit just about ever model

Dodge Challenger (70-74) 273-360 Engine, Charger, R/T (66-72) 273-360 Engine, Coronet, Coronet Wagons (62-72) 273-360 Engine, Dart (67-72) 273-360 Engine, Demon (70-72) 273-360 Engine, Super Bee (68-72) 273-360 Engine, Plymouth Barracuda (67-74) 273-360 Engine, Belvedere (66-72) 273-360 Engine, Duster (70-72) 273-360 Engine, GTX (66-72) 273-360 Engine, Valiant (67-72) 273-360
 
I took the plunge and picked up a set from summit with 10% off. Hopefully they fit as good as they look. Only thing I notice is some tooling marks that put some protrusion in the tubes. I would think this is normal on the steel versions also.
 
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Very nice .
I'd keep the bags on as long as possible, to just before fire up.
Hand prints often show after fire-up with Ceramics, even after wipe-down with brake clean.
Not sure about the SS .
fwiw .
 
Syleng1 said:
Normal- if they were not there, you would never get the bolts in.
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Didn’t think about that. I actually haven’t looked at a set of headers for my Demon since I put on a pair of cyclones 30+ years ago.
 
That's it! I'm buying a set of Doug's headers now. They look so much better in quality in the photos.
I've messed with crappy headers more than I want to. I had enough of the rust, terrible bolt clearance, warped flanges out of the box and crappy welds that sometimes need repair.
 
If you buy them through Summit Racing, see if GTXJohn has a 10% off coupon available.
 
The TTI’s make ya mod your Z bar on stick cars or ya can buy theirs.. do the Doug’s have any issues with the OE Z bar ?
 
FlamesAreWicked said:
The TTI’s make ya mod your Z bar on stick cars or ya can buy theirs.. do the Doug’s have any issues with the OE Z bar ?
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Yes, same modification, 15 min kinda thing if your handy with a welder.
Be sure to "clock" it right when rewelding.
Good choice.
They often go on sale at AutoZone, partic at Xmas, other retailers are known to price match . Summit

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Good to know. better to know now than when you’re up to your elbows in mopar a-body. I’m leaning toward the Doug’s .. maybe I’ll just buy the tti z bar and sell my stock one to someone who needs one.. when the time comes anyhow.. I start my 4spd install tomorrow and wanted to check. I recently looked on the Zone’s page.. they have a discount code right now but it doesn’t apply to the non OE type parts.. bummer.. 20% off would of been sweet
 
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