Doug Thorley Headers for 1976 440 Dodge

[HarryClipper]

Just got my Thorley headers and man are they "beautiful"!!!  Made in USA even!  I ordered the thermal coated so I can do this once!!!  No rusting out issues.  They were in stock at Thorley on the shelf "COATED"!!!

They go on next weekend!  YEAH!!!

(to be continued!!!)

Harry

[HarryClipper]

PS: Here's the link(s) for those who are interested: :shock:

http://www.dougthorleyheaders.com/chrysler_headers.html


http://www.dougthorleyheaders.com/header_apps/109y.html

Harry

[Rodney]

You will enjoy the headers Harry
I have had them on my 440 for a year now.
they were a bit tight on the right side lower arm support bracket. I had to cut about an inch from the flange of the bracket. yours may fit just fine-- could be just a quirk on my coach. I didn't go for the coating but Thorley nickel plates them anyway for corrosion resistance. Use as many of the original exhaust studs that are in the head as they are a better way to keep the headers tight and the bolts go directly in to the water jackets of the heads. I don't recall if I had to use any header bolts but if you do be sure and use a hi temp sealer on the threads to avoid any leaks. recheck the bolts a few times after you have ran the engine, I also used hi heat sealer on both sides of the gaskets before installing them. let us know how they fit for you.
BFN
Rodney