Header/tire problem

[ucmor-race]

I'm running a stroked 400 in my 73 Duster. I have a front tire clearance problem with the Hooker Competition fenderwell headers. I'm currently running a 22" tire because anything larger hits the headers. Anyone have solutions?

 

[ucmor-race]

Please help!

 

[1968FormulaS340]

You should take some pics.

 

[1970Duster]

You should take some pics.

X2 on the pictures

 

[Mr Hemi]

All Hooker fenderwell headers need to use a small diameter tires

 

[Plym1948]

I have them on my Dart Sport, its just the nature of the beast, makes for some real wide u turns

 

[w2360Duster]

You should take some pics.

No need for pic's. either raise the front end or move the engine back.LOL, id be looking for different headers myself. Ive been down that road many years ago.

 

[BBBCUDA]

Prolly not what you want to hear, but I am very pleased with the 2" primary TTI underchassis headers. No issues with tire rub with them. They are unequal length, so you may lose a few HP to the Hookers, but much nicer on a street/strip car.

 

[moparracer]

I modified a set of Hooker B-body 2 inch headers for my 440 Duster. They all come apart and are totally under chassis. I like the taller front tires. It took a lot of work but I was happy with the results.

 

[Challenger340]

yeah, common problem.
I re-snaked the 2 forward tubes on my Hooker SC's that form a "Cluster" of 4 and rub on the tire, over, so as to be "side by side" in a line of 4 against the Fenderwell.
Allowed me to go to the 27X10 Moroso Balonies, and better lights, for me anyways, as a footlauncher.
Dunno if you wanna go to that much work nowadays ?
Dunno if I still have Pics, I'll look.

Bob.

 

[cuda2ya]

I dont know how much you have in the tires and wheels, Im concidering the newer TTI headers. Ive had tire trouble ever since Ive had the car (67 cuda). If I had a money in the tires, I would concider checking into newer headers

 

[Mopar-Man]

I had the same problem with my '71 Duster. It looked stupid with 31 inch rear tires and when I made the return road u-turn I had to go off the pavement onto the grass! Now on the red car I have 26 inch fronts and custom headers.

 

[abodyjoe]

set the ride height higher. may help some.