Dodge D50 BBM

The fit isn't too bad at all but certainly could be optimized for greater efficiency. The length of the primary tubes are all close.. but the 90's aren't elbows,they are two separate pieces of pipe cut at a 45 degree angle and welded. The diameter of the pipe isn't consistent. Looks to be 2" into 2 1/8", then back into a 2" and into the collector. The welds look like they were done w/ a stick welder and could be much much cleaner.

The thing is.. whoever originally built the headers achieved his goal of building a functional set of headers. I'm sure he could have did better but I'm assuming time was a factor. Time is not a factor for me. I can use these headers as long as I need to. In the meantime, continue to do my homework. The headers can come off the truck with little to no effort. Dropping a header after a Saturday night race and working in the evenings throughout the week and I should be able to build me a nice set.

I think the A body Fenderwell Headers would be my best working platform at the moment.

Thanks for your reply and I will update the post as work progresses.

OldmanRick said

Welcome!

I think the block huggers will definitely detract from the performance of a long tube. This is uncharted territory for me as far as application, but besides the ugliness of the homemade's, how do they fit? If it's decent, maybe use them for a pattern to make a nice set? Just thinking out loud.:smile:

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