Headers vs. Exhaust Manifolds ~ 'Let The Debate Begin'

'OK Kustom Headers'

Manufactured by 'Kustom Equipment'
Flint, Michigan

Owner..... Dave Lunkas

Years ....... 1966 thru 1980

Marketing Phrase > 'Bolt On A Tenth'

Famous for 'monster size' Primaries.

The '1st' Header Company to develop {1 7/8" Primary Pipes} for a Small-Block Chevrolet.

They were the 'Hot Ticket' for the 1970 NHRA Season, especially at the Indy Nationals,
as most of the 'Top' Modified Production cars switched to 'OK Kustom Headers'.

'Big Round Tubes' was their trick, to go along with a larger collector.

These Headers produced a 'wicked awesome' loud noise.

Were the popular choice for Corvette Racers, who liked the 'side-mount' style.

One issue with the 'Monster-sized' primary-pipes, they usually hit everything
in the Engine compartment.

They sure 'did not' fit like a Glove.

At one time, the only Header Company who fabricated a Header with;
* 1 7/8" > Primary Pipes
* 3 1/2" > Collector

Also, were the Header Company who produced units for General Motors. The
'OK Kustom Headers' were the units found in the trunk of the 1967 and 1968
Chevrolet Z-28 Camaro's with the 'DZ Option'.

What makes some of these GM units rare, is that they were 'stamped' with a
General Motors {Part #} on the flange.

As a final note for General Motors, 'OK Kustom Headers' also developed the Headers for the Cosworth Engine.

Interesting info,69. The 302 Chev (with the crossram, & DEEP. gears), would like a big primary/collector setup,in the R.P.M.- happy drag days in the '60's. Always wondered, who made the 302 "in the trunk" option headers. Very cool.