Anyone build headers in North Ga area?

[bowtie4542001]

I am looking for someone to fabricate some headers for my car. Was looking for someone in the Atlanta area or close to it. Engine is a 18 degree 418 SBC Car is a tube chassis Opel. Thanks in advance for inputs.

Chris

[rchumbley]

Call Phillip Wiggington at Headman headers. They can build you anything if your willing to take them your car. There in Alpharetta /Cumming Ga.

[bowtie4542001]

Appreciate it. I did not realize they were that close. I will give them a call tomorrow.

Chris

[oldandtired]

You can also try Lake Point Chassis in Cumming.

[bowtie4542001]

Thanks Dave, I will give them a call as well

[bowtie4542001]

Well I called Hedman and Lakepoint Chssis today and still trying to get over the shock. Hedman wants $1800 for a pair of headers and Lakeoint want $1500. I swear they must be laced with gold or something. I will keep on looking.

Chris

[zipper06]

Chris, buy the header kit from Hedman for about $400.00 and weld them yourself. Headmans Cumming Ga. shop is the researh shop and they put togetgher the kits that Headman sells, They can be torch welded and it's not differcult to do. From the early 60's thru the mid 70's i welded all my headers with a torch. Being it's a special header (not a common application) everybody is going too try to rip you off, JUST DO IT.

Zip.

[bowtie4542001]

Hey Zip,
I did get the part number from Hedman today. I am just not that confident in my welding skills but I might have to just take the chance.

Chris

[oldandtired]

Chris, buy the header kit from Hedman for about $400.00 and weld them yourself. Headmans Cumming Ga. shop is the researh shop and they put togetgher the kits that Headman sells, They can be torch welded and it's not differcult to do. From the early 60's thru the mid 70's i welded all my headers with a torch. Being it's a special header (not a common application) everybody is going too try to rip you off, JUST DO IT.

Zip.
If you decide to go this route, get the flanges with 2" of pipe already welded on. A much cleaner start.

[kwkracing]

If you want something done right and nice it worth the price. Guys that know how to do good work dont usually charge $15 a hour. Good Luck

[TheYellaBrick]

I agree...headers are such a critical tuning tool that you want as good a job as possible. Pay for a good,long lasting set just once or pay less FOR less, time and again.... The guys/gals who build 'em professionally are going to give you your monies worth.

[shawnp]

Custom headers are not cheap. You may try Tim Murphy at The Fab Shop. He has a deal that he sends to you, you adjust the angles with supplied gauge and tool, clamp them tight and send back for final weld.

Check out the link:

http://www.fabshopheaders.com/adjustable-header-instructions.html

[bowtie4542001]

I appreciate all the advice. I was expecting to pay a pretty fair amount for some headers cause I paid $800 a couple of years ago for some for the Vega I had. I thought they would be aroung the same price, not doubled the price now.

Chris

[bjuice]

I appreciate all the advice. I was expecting to pay a pretty fair amount for some headers cause I paid $800 a couple of years ago for some for the Vega I had. I thought they would be aroung the same price, not doubled the price now.

Chris


Hey cris sorry just getting back with you been on vacation...you can try the same guy i put you on last time..if i remember correctly he built those headers for your vega while you waited up here that same day.

His name is Craig Owen 864-918-2735

[ccperf721p]

I just went through the same deal. 1500 - 1700 bucks seemed a little high for a set of 2 1/4" small block headers in an altered. I bought a kit from Stahl, pipes are already bent, slip on collectors so I all I had to do is weld it to the flanges. The kit was right at 500 shipped.

[TheRabbit]

A weld up set is not hard to do. Just take you time and do it neat. If you have to tack 'em up a get someone to tig 'em for you. Either way do youself a favor and get 'em ceramic coated. That will make 'em last a lot longer.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/rabbit548/NewRabbit006.jpg

[bowtie4542001]

Thanks Rabbit, I will get them coated. Hey Brian, thanks for the number, they did weld my last pair up while I waited. Maybe I can come up there and see you and the family again :).
Chris

[phillip1320]

chris im phillip from Hedman The thing is on hedders for your car is the opel has limited room even though it is a chassis car... and you said you have arms as well if it were a strut front end it would be easier to build. yes i understand your shock as you say about th price but when you count in the cost of materials and welding supplies and a person to build you a custon set on your car for a 18degree motor. it adds up! either us or lakepoint tube chassis would build you a custom set for your car that would have sparkplug clearence and a-arm travel and ground clearance as much as possible with it being a very low opel. chris i hope you find someone to do this but it might be a costly job to have done! good luck chris if you need a kit or just a bunch of bends and flanges ,give me a shout! hope this helps later phillip [/i]

[zipper06]

Chris, you have another option, other than going under the car, you could put a hole in the back of the front fenders and run a combination of fenderwell type headers, we're seeing more of this type setup in the last couple yrs. on a-arm chassis cars, i have a friend who has Baretta with this type setup. The tubes are about 24" long then the collector.

JMO

Zip.

[bjuice]

Chris, you have another option, other than going under the car, you could put a hole in the back of the front fenders and run a combination of fenderwell type headers, we're seeing more of this type setup in the last couple yrs. on a-arm chassis cars, i have a friend who has Baretta with this type setup. The tubes are about 24" long then the collector.

JMO

Zip.

thats what most everyone Runs up here in the 10.5 class and other Big hp applications..I also run this fender well type header on my Nova and will never go back to under the car type headers on this type car..very little fumes to fight breathing and the noise level is reduced drastically...but you will see people standing outside the car holding their ears.. just the same with Zoomies

[bowtie4542001]

chris im phillip from Hedman The thing is on hedders for your car is the opel has limited room even though it is a chassis car... and you said you have arms as well if it were a strut front end it would be easier to build. yes i understand your shock as you say about th price but when you count in the cost of materials and welding supplies and a person to build you a custon set on your car for a 18degree motor. it adds up! either us or lakepoint tube chassis would build you a custom set for your car that would have sparkplug clearence and a-arm travel and ground clearance as much as possible with it being a very low opel. chris i hope you find someone to do this but it might be a costly job to have done! good luck chris if you need a kit or just a bunch of bends and flanges ,give me a shout! hope this helps later phillip [/i]

Hey Phillip,
Thanks for replying. and I appreciate the info you gave me over the phone. I guess I did not take into conisderation how low the car sits. I will keep yall in mind though. Again, it was nice talking to you and if I do decide to just purchase the weld-up kit, I will let yall know.

Chris

[bowtie4542001]

Chris, you have another option, other than going under the car, you could put a hole in the back of the front fenders and run a combination of fenderwell type headers, we're seeing more of this type setup in the last couple yrs. on a-arm chassis cars, i have a friend who has Baretta with this type setup. The tubes are about 24" long then the collector.

JMO

Zip.

thats what most everyone Runs up here in the 10.5 class and other Big hp applications..I also run this fender well type header on my Nova and will never go back to under the car type headers on this type car..very little fumes to fight breathing and the noise level is reduced drastically...but you will see people standing outside the car holding their ears.. just the same with Zoomies

Hey Brian and Zip, I will look into those. Brian I will give that guy a call today and see what we can work out.

Chris

[MEMRACING62]

for all the work that goes into making a custom set of headers and have them perfect witch im sure hedman would, I would pay the 1800. jmo

[phillip1320]

hey chris depending on the fuel you run... if its methanol, i would go with a fenderwell exit hedder. just so the fumes dont run you out of the car. the opel being a small car with small interior. you would want all the ventilation you can get.so like a lot of other have said on here a side exit fenderwell would be best! methanol is a pain if you cant breathe trying to stage the car!!!!!!

[curtisreed]

Phillip, do you guys sell a weld up kit that comes out and exits above the running board for a SBC 27 roadster?

Sorry for the Hijack Chris.

Oh, and welcome to the forum Phillip. Glad to see people from the manufacturers here.

Curtis Reed