How to make BBC Chevelle headers fit a squarebody chevy with a big block.

Here we take a look at the modifications necessary to make a set of mid-length Chevelle headers fit a 1973-1987 squarebody chevy with a big block motor.
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[@johnfry9010]

Awesome budget solution !

[@vikingmech]

@johnfry9010 Thanks man! I bought a cheap ebay set for mockup purposes but they turned out nice enough to run em!

[@richard-cf8ce]

Mine fit really good and they haven't even dented

[@slingingsteel9744]

Nice job! I may to go that route too if I can’t find any headers that will work in my truck. I haven’t searched really hard for any yet but from what I have there doesn’t seem to be many options. I’ve thought about trying a header builder kit but I’m not sure if I want to invest that much time

[@vikingmech]

@slingingsteel9744 Yeah I hear ya. I have a whole truck to build so I just wanted something quick that will work for now. But most likely these will be my permanent solution. I'm pretty happy with the fit and finish.

[@slingingsteel9744]

@@vikingmechI hear you. My build isn’t quite as extensive as yours but still have a lot to do. I’m going from the 700r4 and 208 to a TR4050 5 speed manual with a NP205. Still have to finish up building my 1 ton axels and all new suspension.

[@vikingmech]

@slingingsteel9744 Lot of work but that sounds like its going to be a beast when finished!

[@jacobcarter9189]

my squarebody is going to open headers

[@williamchristine1384]

You need sraight argon for the stainless

[@vikingmech]

Yeah I have straight argon for my Tig. I just lack the skills!

[@dakotadale567]

I will be up against the exact same project you're very quickly. I have some old headers in the shop and I am going to see if any of them fit since they are free

[@vikingmech]

@dakotadale567 Sounds good, the only challenge if you need to cut is to place the cut line somewhere that you can still reach 360 degrees around the pipe to weld it back up.

[@richard-cf8ce]

You're buying for a Corvette