Fenderwell Header Installation info needed

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Fixing to install these and its my first go at this any help would be appreciated ###
Not sure where to start.cutting holes etc car is a 66 Dart with small block .

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The only recommendation I would have would be to start small with the fender openings and enlarge wherever the header hits. It seems whenever I have used the templates provided by the makers of the headers the hole is overly large which leaves an unsightly gap around them and also causes the high pressure in the wheel well to hold heat under the hood. Then after fitting tin around them the temp gets regulated but it looks like crap.
 
grimreaper said:
The only recommendation I would have would be to start small with the fender openings and enlarge wherever the header hits. It seems whenever I have used the templates provided by the makers of the headers the hole is overly large which leaves an unsightly gap around them and also causes the high pressure in the wheel well to hold heat under the hood. Then after fitting tin around them the temp gets regulated but it looks like crap.
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Thank you - yes club rules state cut only as much as needed so I will do all I can to get fitment correct one headers can be installed I will pull the 340 and prepare it for storage and start tearing car down for paint work.
 
No headers here, but the same car showing header openings as it is now to fit the home built fenderwell headers. Ready to stick the K frame, engine and transmission but it's 5 degrees today so that will wait for a while. (It takes too long to get the shop up to a comfortable temp.)

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This may be of some help. Do the collectors slip on? They appear as if they do so, I would also cut the headers apart at the flange if you can. By installing them in "groups" may be easier. That is how I do mine.

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My Cyclone's just dropped in from the top, cutting them or changing them in any way would be out of the question. That is why fenderwell headers are so convenient, the absolute ease of installation.
 
They are not a specific brand. Home made. And yes they come apart for ease of installation! Because I use B1BA cylinder heads, the spark plugs are relocated! Another reason for the "cut" of the flange. Step tubes: 1 7/8 - 2" -2 1/8 into the merge collectors. I have more info on the headers....if you like.....just ask!

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Sorry but I have Hooker Super comps, hope all goes well
 
Rob Eppler said:
They are not a specific brand. Home made. And yes they come apart for ease of installation! Because I use B1BA cylinder heads, the spark plugs are relocated! Another reason for the "cut" of the flange. Step tubes: 1 7/8 - 2" -2 1/8 into the merge collectors. I have more info on the headers....if you like.....just ask!

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Thanks for photos
 
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