Small Block Full Length Header Options - Ground Clearance

Looking at the pictures, I'd say you've got

6" to the header flange Yes
8-1/2" to the frame Between 8.5 and 9
2-3/4" from the frame to the LCA Roughly
26 5/8" to the fender lip Yes it was slightly less than 27

Sound about right? It can be hard to tell just from the pictures because the view angle changes things a bit. Now, the next question I have for you is, are the header flanges the lowest part of the header?

Yes.

If there's a tube that runs below the steering link, it's probably lower than the flange right?

No, well maybe, lol. I'd have to double check. I think it's pretty close to even.

Anyway, if my estimates from your pictures are right, it means that your headers flanges hang down 2-1/2" below your frame. The Doug's are at 2-1/16".

And to answer your question, yes, my car has been lowered. I run 1.12" torsion bars with a poly bumpstop on the LCA for additional clearance. Looking at your LCA measurement, my car is lowered about 1-3/8" from yours at the suspension. Obviously there are still ground clearance differences because it looks like my tires are a bit taller.

Interesting. I'd say that's where you lost your clearance, because it's lowered.

As far as I know mine hasn't been messed with. It was difficult to get to, because it's nosed up tight to the wall and surrounded by parts. I'll try and gander at the tube tomorrow.

I know I have not had any issues with scraping, yet.. Not to say I won't, but so far so good.