64 Dart SB Block Headers? yes/no

[macman340]

I just purchased a 64 Dart Convertible, 273, auto! I was wandering if anyone has had success using a Hot Rod block header? I have seen posts about Headman Shorty Headers that can work with a mini starter but no # & haven't been able to find them! I do not want to use fenderwells! Any and all help would be excepted! This is a street car!
Thanks

 

[abodyjoe]

Doubt they will work on an early Abody. They are very tight engine bays. Doug's and Tti make headers for those cars.

 

[grumpuscreature]

Center dump block huggers have zero chance of working. Since Dakota manifolds will work with some judicious grinding, perhaps a Dakota shorty header MIGHT fit but that's a pricey crapshoot. The biggest restriction in the stock manifolds is the ball connection for the head pipes where the manifold outlet necks down to 1 1/2". If that ball were removed the manifold outlet would be roughly 2 1/8" and there would be plenty of meat to use a gasketed 2 bolt pipe flange. If you want to try this, I have a set of manifolds I will send you to act as guinea pigs. LMK...

 

[macman340]

Thank you so far! Just starting the process & budget, but it looks like the Doug's might be the way too go , I was just hoping to find something simpler and less expensive!