Hello from Finland! I have -66 Skylark with 350 and I'd like to replace cast exhaust manifolds to headers. Does anyone here have -66 Skylark with 350 and headers? How much modification headers needed to fit? Am I right TA Performance is only manufacturer for those headers? -Juha
I think the TA catalog states their headers DO NOT fit that chassis with a 350 installed . tried it on my 65 - passenger side only minor adjustment needed , not a big deal . driver side major adjustment needed , I think a couple tubes ran right into k-frame etc . I posted some pics awhile ago .
bought my friends 65 w/350 and hookers. only massage was on #1 cyl pipe by the control arm. they now reside in our 67 w/350.
was not sure what brand headers I tried - bought a "well used" set to trial fit . an older KB catalog listing stated their part number fit 64 n up chassis ?
all the sets I have are all the same. have no p/n. but they are large tubes which will help if your going to do upgrades.
Please forgive my ignorance. These headers will work on the Buick 350. BUT: will that combination work/fit in a '66 'Lark? A bit of massaging I can understand, and do. :TU: But I've no desire to do a bunch of chopping and bodywork on the car...:eek2: I've got enough of that to do already. LOL:spank::blast:
Thanks Sean!:grin: I admit that I'm not the most knowledged "wrench" out there. LOL I bow to those more experienced than I. (If I were to do this my uncle would be the guy I'll go to for the cutting/welding.) I'm just musing ideas to wake mine up some more. Although I don't really want to sacrifice the economy I get with it now. I know that, (usually), when one increases performance,economy suffers. And vice versa. But there are some thing that can do both, yes? That said, wouldn't the removal of exhaust gasses in a more efficient manner make an improvement in both categories?o No: I'm trying to learn more here. Please be patient with me.:grin:
FALSE. you do not have to cut or weld anything. #1 cyl tube will be dented about 3/8" inch in. the headers i have came out of a 65 with a 350 and installed in a 67 with a 350. 66 is no different. this is with hooker headers.
Yes testing has shown headers will help fuel economy and power, so yes it is a win win..... The only thing I find is that with more power on tap it is too much fun to use it so the fuel mileage goes down... That is great news! All the other people I have heard of putting headers in the 64-67 Skylarks had to cut them up but the Hookers are the way to go by your experience... The TA and Poston headers do not fit without cutting.
Not that I have heard of.... I stand corrected about the need to cut and re-weld the ALL brands of headers to fit... As Johnny pointed out the Hookers only require a dent so that is a HUGE WIN for the people with 350s in the 64-67 cars!
Andy did you see this? That 65 you have would be a great car for the stroker build. Those cars are lighter than the 66-72 versions and now you know which headers to get.(if it goes in the 65):TU: Derek
Hey Johnny, I'm not a member over there so no I can't say I have read your writings from there. Can you post a link? Derek
Same here. :/ This is the only Forum I belong to... unless you count FB. I'm very limited as to when I can use the web. Like once a week. If I could check everyday it'd be different. Nice to know about the pipe restriction. I hadn't looked at the diameter differences. Yet.:grin:
