Guest goldraven Posted July 5, 2003 Share Posted July 5, 2003 i have searched this forum unsuccessfully for a place to order sbc block huggers online(i was half asleep when i did so i most likely missed it). I am really not interested in having the best header out there, i am interested in having something that works reliably. is there any web sites that you guys know of that makes SBC block headers that fit in a 280zx that you can order online? Sorry if you have already said this, and as always thanks for your help guys. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the_dj Posted July 5, 2003 Share Posted July 5, 2003 http://www.thermaltechcoatings.com <-- WEBSITE HAS SOUND YOU ARE WARNED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goldraven Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 awesome, thanks man. any more sites that you guys know of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greimann Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 I think the right side can use just about any Chevy block hugger, but the left side is going to need alteration of some kind, no matter what type you select. There are no 280ZX specific engine swap headers available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 78sbc280z Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 hedman offers a set of headers that work out great they are the hedman tight tubes all we had to do was dent n the left side colector alittle to allow for the steering shaft and also if you look in http://www.zcarparts.com they have headers in there but they are 400$ and i dont know if they are a bolt on or not ut i do know that the tight tubes work great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Driver Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I bought some ceramic coated huggers (generic) off eBay for $150. They look good and fit great. Do a search for "block hugger" and you'll find them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 hedman offers a set of headers that work out great they are the hedman tight tubes all we had to do was dent n the left side colector alittle to allow for the steering shaft and also if you look in http://www.zcarparts.com[/url'] they have headers in there but they are 400$ and i dont know if they are a bolt on or not ut i do know that the tight tubes work great Well tight tubes might work if you have no power steering or a rack and pinion steering on a 280ZX but if you have that annoying gear box then NO, nobody offers a header that will just bolt on. And the ones that www.zcarparts.com sells are for 70-78 Z's not ZX's. I am currently looking for supplies to make my own headers for my 280ZX LT1 Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strotter Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Summit Racing has a variety. Go to their site (http://www.summitracing.com) and enter "block hugger" into their keyword search. Decent prices (not great, but decent). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 One thing to keep in mind is that no matter what someone tells you, not all block huggers hug the block the same way! I bought a pair of cheap headers off eBay, and they interfered SEVERELY with the steering shaft. I tried dinging them. Then I tried whacking them, then I mauled the hell out of them until the two outer tubes were all but smashed flat, and then they BARELY fit. Not what I'd call "free flowing" Since you have a ZX, your mileage may vary. What I'm trying to say is, check the fit BEFORE you buy if at all possible. Or make sure you can get your money back if they don't fit. Or invest sixty bucks in a steering shaft u-joint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corzette Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Try here... http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/ES/ESHHSCH/EngSwap.html They even have full Length for the datsun conversions...scroll down to chevy and youll see them. Also part# 2001 block huggers are sweet. CZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynekarnes Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 take a look inside street rodder magazine. there are probably 15 different style of hugger headers advertised there. among that crowd, the sanderson's are the most desireable. take a look at em, you can get em ceramic coated from the factory. wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynekarnes Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 take a look inside street rodder magazine. there are probably 15 different style of hugger headers advertised there. among that crowd, the sanderson's are the most desireable. take a look at em, you can get em ceramic coated from the factory. wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynekarnes Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 take a look inside street rodder magazine. there are probably 15 different style of hugger headers advertised there. among that crowd, the sanderson's are the most desireable. take a look at em, you can get em ceramic coated from the factory. wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynekarnes Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 take a look inside street rodder magazine. there are probably 15 different style of hugger headers advertised there. among that crowd, the sanderson's are the most desireable. take a look at em, you can get em ceramic coated from the factory. wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corzette Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Hooker Headers cermaic coated part# 2001 is the way to go and affordable. There is not worry about fit... CZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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