TTi headers question

[Al]

Hi
I'm installing TTI headers to my 68 Charger with the 383. Having no lift, the drivers side was a real pita ! The passenger side went in without any hassle.

However the tie rod and idler arm clear the passenger side header only by around 1/4 inch 

A bit close to my taste. What would be the minimum safe distance?

I don't want to brutalize my expensive ceramic coated headers unless I really have to.

Cheers
Al

[68X426]

You might want to call TTI to see what they advise: http://www.ttiexhaust.com

(951) 371-4878

I have seen lots of them hammered on. Including mine, by the folks who built the car.

[Back N Black]

Here is  a write up, maybe some helpful info...

http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/howto/20038_engine_header_install/index.html

[firefighter3931]

Hi
I'm installing TTI headers to my 68 Charger with the 383. Having no lift, the drivers side was a real pita ! The passenger side went in without any hassle.

However the tie rod and idler arm clear the passenger side header only by around 1/4 inch 

A bit close to my taste. What would be the minimum safe distance?

I don't want to brutalize my expensive ceramic coated headers unless I really have to.

Cheers

Al

Mine were snug to the idler arm and torsion bars as well....i wouldn't be concerned with 1/4in clearance. 


Ron

[Al]

Hi
I'm installing TTI headers to my 68 Charger with the 383. Having no lift, the drivers side was a real pita ! The passenger side went in without any hassle.

However the tie rod and idler arm clear the passenger side header only by around 1/4 inch 

A bit close to my taste. What would be the minimum safe distance?

I don't want to brutalize my expensive ceramic coated headers unless I really have to.

Cheers

Al

Mine were snug to the idler arm and torsion bars as well....i wouldn't be concerned with 1/4in clearance. 


Ron

In fact I was mistaken about the 1/4 inch clearance: they very slightly TOUCH the idler arm/center link but as there is vertical play in my idler arm the idler arm/center link moves under the headers. At the max there is only 1/8 of an inch.

I'm not quite sure if I'm explaining it clearly?

Al

[Sixt8Chrgr]

I am on verge of putting headers on my 68 383 car, but have not bought the headers yet. Everyone says to buy TTI because the fit is perfect. I will be watching this thread to see how things go.

Good luck!

[Al]

Just finished installing the complete TTI exhaust system. I'm going to fire the beast up during the weekend. 

[Al]

Just fired up the engine. The sound of the headers and the TTI exhaust system is impressive  . And so is the increase in power. I would never have imagined that there would be such a dramatic difference over the iron 906 heads.

By the way my new Lunati Voodoo (268 deg int.) has a nice decent lope in idle and pulls like a freight train in mid range.  

Al

[firefighter3931]

That's great news Al.....nice to hear when a plan comes together 



Ron

[Al]

Great thanks to you Ron for sharing your knowledge. 

Al