What headers to use Gbody 455 swap

Discussion in 'V-8 Buick Powered Regals' started by My86clone, Aug 13, 2015.

  1. My86clone

    My86clone bbb455

    I need some advice what headers would you suggest to use in a 455 big block swap into a G body?
     
  2. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    I used the same headers that were on the 71 Lark when I swapped the 455 into the Regal. L fit with no issues the R needed a ding near the rear A arm bushing.
     
  3. My86clone

    My86clone bbb455

    Okay thank you very much was there a certain brand hair did you use and was it a long tube headers or shorty?
     
  4. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    Long tubes and Im not sure what brand they were. Bought em used off the board a few years ago. Get and use Remflex gaskets.
     
  5. johnwwjr

    johnwwjr Founders Club Member

    I have a 455 with Stage 2 heads. I used the headers sold by TA Performance. Not cheap, but they fit very well for me, Briz is right, the right rear lower A-Arm mount gets real close to the No.4 cyl. tube on my car. Check to see if anyone's got something on the board. It's been a while since I have looked here, so I'm a bit late with the reply.
     
  6. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    When I drop the new engine in with the S3 heads I plan on building my own fender well headers.Not sure if I will go out the bottom or through the fender fwd or aft of the tire.
     
  7. Mpapadop

    Mpapadop Active Member

    Anyone know if the ta long tubes will fit?
     
  8. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    ... Yes they will with NO clearance issues. I have the TA Long Headers ... more torque I was told. I have the stainless steel set ... as soon as the damp outside air hit them ... rust began to form. I should have paid the extra $ and had them coated.

    They are great, regardless.


    Today's video; non-related ... but you can hear them in other videos on my Youtube Channel.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEw-fqN2W8M
     
  9. Mpapadop

    Mpapadop Active Member


    Awesome, I have a set on the engine that's currently in my gs. Mine are ceramic coated but the engine has no miles on it so I'm not sure how well the coating resists rust.
     
  10. Mpapadop

    Mpapadop Active Member

    Stage 2 , is that your buick torque youtube channel?
     
  11. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    :tu::tu:
     
  12. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

  13. Mpapadop

    Mpapadop Active Member

    Thanks for the info
     

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