What headers work, and what don't?

Hersbird you vote for crappy headers? I am kinda frugal too but crappy headers? C'mon
While I certainly agree that 800 seems like a bit much for headers, but when you think about it I have seen 340 TA exhaust go for $700, I see people every day spend 3 - 4 - 5- 6 hundred on powder coating. your motor likely cost upward of 3k Stock trans depending on additions can cost between 1500 & 2k carb is at least $300 heck a decent stock fuel pump is $150. AND if you have an "Early A" ( narrow A) everything that looks like exhaust is a total hassle to install out of a box.
Here are a few things to consider when pricing out headers...
1. hang too low smashed tubes means new set or costly repair( crappy running motor)
2. Starter R & R
3. Oil filter R & R
4. cheesy flanges ( warping & leaking & constant tightening )
5. installation dimples ( due to poor fitment)
6. early burn through ( depending on use 2 - 3 years then do it all over)
7. installation headaches and time

I think you may want to reconsider using crappy headers? or crappy ANYTHING for that matter...when re-building a classic
JUST MY OPINION



I have expressed this opinion in other threads