RE: Headers and.......

[Dave64 <lt7dave@xxxxxxxxx>]

Pat,

Here's info from previous emails that addresses the need for the extended hangers.

Dave
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The part # Layne is showing is the same as the ones that I installed w/o 
the extensions.  Mine bolted right in but w/ a lower ride height than 
the old worn out ones.  P/N's are P3690456 for the right and P3690457 
for the left.

Paul L.
'63 Sport Fury
440/727
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-lennemann63.html

Layne Grissman wrote:
> 
> To all who are wondering...on our 64's, when you try the SS springs
> with the stock hangers it comes up short, and not fitting exactly as
> they should.  I tired this approach to try and save a little $.....you
> can get the springs on and mounted on both sides with stock, however,
> they do not line up whatsoever with the "pin" on the Rear end....
> 
> Once I installed the 2" extensions from Mopar, everything lined up,
> the pin seated nicely, and I was able to get all installed with no
> issues whatsoever.  I talked to Summit....I talked to Mopar....they
> said we do need these extensions.
> Here is a link to Summit Racing's list of cars and what they need:
> 
> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DCC-3690456/Application/?query=3DYear|196=
> 
> 5&prefilter=3D1
> 
> Layne




--- On Mon, 2/15/10, Pat Herman <dart1962_440@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Pat Herman <dart1962_440@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: Headers and.......
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Monday, February 15, 2010, 6:26 PM
> 
> Longer shocks are needed for sure or you'll restrict the
> spring rise 
> when the original length shocks "top out" their travel
> under 
> acceleration.  
> 
> I don't think you need new front spring hangers as, IIRC,
> early B's use 
> the same front spring length as A-bodies.  66-up
> B-bodies have a longer 
> front spring segment hence the need for the longer hangers
> in order to 
> maintain the cars original wheelbase.  I did not need
> new hangers on my 
> 62 Sport Fury nor my brothers 62 Dart.  
> 
> Pat
> 
> 
> Dave64 wrote:
> > 
> > Merwin,
> > 
> > I'm planning to put Mopar Performance SS springs on my
> '64 Belvedere 
> > this s=
> > pring.  According to Summitt's website, they will
> fit our cars, but we 
> > also=
> >  need the longer front mounting brackets. 
> Might need longer shocks, too. 
> >   =
> > I'm putting a set of drag shocks on the rear anyway -
> those are the 
> > longer =
> > ones if I remember correctly.  Several other guys
> in our email group 
> > have p=
> > ut those springs on their B bodies and are happy with
> them.
> > 
> > Dave
> > 
> > --- On Sun, 2/14/10, Gary H. <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> > 
> > > From: Gary H. <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Subject: Re: Headers and.......
> > > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > > Date: Sunday, February 14, 2010, 9:48 PM
> > >=20
> > > I suspect some of the confusion is from the
> post-1966 bias
> > > in parts catalogs. Also, the pre-1966 B body use
> of a K
> > > member that moved the motor slightly forward
> compared to the
> > > 1966 up B's, which may affect header clearance in
> various
> > > header designs. Last I looked one mfg., Hooker I
> think,
> > > listed pre-1966 headers, as did Schumacher
> Creative
> > > Services. Others anyone?=20
> > >=20
> > > As for springs, remind us what B you have.
> > >=20
> > > Thanks,
> > > Gary H.=A0=A0=A0
> > >=20
> > >=20
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > >=20
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >=A0 =A0 Can any one enlighten me on a couple
> of
> > > items? I want to replace the headers
> > > >and rear springs on my '65 Coronet. The
> problem is, the
> > > applications for both
> > > >items all say " will fit '66 to '74". I've
> contacted
> > > Jegs, Summit, etc. and they can't
> > > >tell me anything. Steve at Imperial Services
> told me he
> > > runs the SS springs on=20
> > > >the street,has anyone else any comments?
> Thanks, Merwin
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