A Body Shorty Stainless Headers
My personal problem, is that when I design and build something I want it to be the best it can be. I want each customer to but the part and look at it and say, these are awesome, there equal length, easy to install, the welds are beautiful, and the price is good.
I can totally dig that, and they are awesome looking headers.
The reason for my suggestion was just that (sadly) I see a lot fewer Mopars on the track than I do on the street/show scene, and there are constant requests here and elsewhere about people looking for an easy to install header as an alternative to the overpriced 340 manifolds.
From my experience with the Mustangs, I believe on a mild build there isn't any difference in power between shorties and full length headers anyways, and most small block A-body builds are pretty mild.
BBK pretty much built their entire company on those shorty Mustang headers and 5.0s come with headers from the factory!
The market seems to be wide open. From what people say, the easiest set of headers to install in an A body are actually the Schumacher mid-length big block deals. LOL
Id appreciate any advice on what you guys think will make everyone happy.
I think single piece flange, and ball and socket collectors are awesome for an easy install and low maintenance life. The ball and socket isn't a deal breaker, but it sure is nice not having to fool with collector gaskets.
I don't think the price of stainless would affect the demand too much. Ford uses some grade of stainless for their 5.0 shorties that gets a haze of brown on it, but doesn't rot like mild steel.
My money is where my mouth is!
My car doesn't have a Z-bar, power brakes or power steering, but if you really build these unequal length shorties, I'll buy a set, just because sooner or later my car will see the street only, and I'll be tired of dragging these hookers on everything.
So keep me on your mailing list for when you need those 25 names!
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Good Luck in Indy.
Steve