Re: IML: Headers for Imperials

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Headers a neat on a race car, but on an Imp. I just don't see the use.We had Many cars that ran in the 12- 14 second times that had stock cast iron manifolds, with few mods, but with 4800-5000 lb cars the most important thing is torque.Since that is developed at lower RPMs, the headers are of little use.With less exhaust restriction, low speed driveability can suffer, I learned that long ago, I installed the entire exhaust system from a 71 340 Duster, on my 65 273 Formula S Barracuda, it killed the motor under 3000 RPM, the original exhaust was a 21/4" single. It sounded good, but it didn't run better.I would have to say the Engineers, did their home work, and that few changes we make, are better.Just a thought, Dave.

 

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From: Kenyon Wills <imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx>

> Premade headers specified for any application besides
> Imperial will likely not work. The steering box is in
> a completely different place than it is on other Mopar
> cars due to the longer nose, and this leads to
> "complications".
>
> Not to say that Schumacher hasn't solved the problem
> (you'd have to ask them), but it's not likely based on
> the time I spent researching options, since there are
> not enough people putting headers on our cars to
> justify an investment by a vendor. - meaning that
> custom would be your path if you're going to go that
> way.
>
>
> While not as cool looking as headers, the HP C-body
> exhaust manifolds were the only option that I was able
> to find, and I'm very happy with them - they are a
> bolt-in solution without the exposure to cracking and
> engine compartment heat that you get from headers,
> custom made or otherwise.
>
> item 320091994029 on ebay is an example.
>
> -K
>
>
> --- "Henry Blair Jr." wrote:
>
> > You may want to look at Schumacher Creative Services
> > headers before
> > you have them custom made. These headers are both
> > efficient and
> > compact.
> >
> > Henry
> >
> > On 3/18/07, James L BURTON
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Well, I had the original engine rebuilt, I thought
> > that it was also a 413
> > > but looking closer I was convinced that it is
> > 383. The original starter
> > > takes up so mu ch space . And it makes this engine
> > deprived of the
> > > horsepower it should easily obtain, for the custom
> > headers I'm going to have
> > > made for it. The has an extreme make over and it
> > needs the Hi output smaller
> > > starter.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Bill Watson
> > > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 4:12 AM
> > > Subject: Re: IML: High output Starter For 60imp
> > 383
> > >
> > >
> > > Also, starters for 1962 and up V8 engines will not
> > fit pre-1962 engines.
> > > Before 1962 Chrysler used Autolite direct-drive
> > starters. Starting in 1962,
> > > Chrysler-built reduction gear starters were used.
> > The problem lies in the
> > > ring gear - the number o f teeth on the gear was
> > changed along with the
> > > starter.
> > >
> > > 1962-64 Dodge 880 and Chryslers with manual
> > transmissions continued to use
> > > direct-drive stafters as did Canadian-built
> > 1962-66 slant six models
> > > (Prestolite starter).
> > >
> > >
> > > Bill
> > > Vancouver, BC
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: JIM LORENZEN
> > > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 12:07 AM
> > > Subject: Re: IML: High output Starter For 60imp
> > 383
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi Jim -
> > > Are you sure about the 383? As far as I know,
> > unless your Imperial has had
> > > a heart transplant, it should have a 413.
> > > Just curious -
> > > Jim L. in OR
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: James L BURTON
> > > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 12:43 AM
> > > Subject: IML: High output Starter For 60imp 383
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi,everybody, Im trying to locate a high output
> > starter for a strong 383
> > > .Sure could use some help. A model number would be
> > nice also. Its for a 60
> > > imperial. Thank you Jim
> > >
> > >
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