Block Hugger Headers

meph373 · Post by **meph373** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:52 pm

I have found block hugger headers for the Buick 216. Do you think think these would be a solution to getting around the tight spaces in the engine compartment? Has anyone tried this?

I've heard of folks cutting lots of important parts in order to install tubular headers.

http://www.popbrowns.co.uk/products2.html#HUGGER

Eric

jonnyboy · Post by **jonnyboy** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:59 am

Eric,

They look like they might work. The main issue with the usuall tubular manifolds is that they are too close to the spring shackles.

Would mean fabricating the rest of the exhaust system I guess!

Jon

Jambo · Post by **Jambo** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:45 pm

This looks like a good option. If you opt for the block hugger option, you might want to consider the MGB stainless steel huggers, as displayed at the MGB Hive:

http://www.mgbhive.co.uk/v8_parts.html

They're quite a lot cheaper and look shapewise quite similar. I don't know the grade of stainless steel used on both the MGB and the PopBrown ones. You may want to ask both sellers before you make your choice.
Regards,
Hanno

stirlsilver · Post by **stirlsilver** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:41 pm

I remember hearing somewhere that blockhugger/shorty manifolds are only marginally better then the standard cast manifolds. So it may be worth while asking some questions on the v-8.org.uk forum to see what they think.