Hedman Hedders has been manufacturing quality headers in the USA since 1954, and they've been manufacturing long and MID-LENGTH tube headers for Chevy passenger cars for decades. Each set uses mild steel, smooth flowing, CNC mandrel bent tubes, that are hand-welded to ensure each pair is identical to the next. Hedman's unique, gasketless ball and socket collector design allows your Small Block Chevy exhaust system to bolt up, even if it is not perfectly aligned with the header collectors.
This set is part of Hedman's ELITE line of headers. Hedman ELITE headers have a heavy-duty design that uses stout 3/8" flanges, and thicker 14 gauge primary tubes. The heavier-duty construction of HEDMAN ELITE Hedders makes them ideal for high-performance engines and tow vehicles, both of which produce higher exhaust temperatures. ELITE models have a MATTE-SILVER ceramic finish that looks great and keeps more heat in the tubes, and underhood temperatures down.
These LONG-TUBE headers fit a variety of popular 1971-1993 Chevy Passenger cars, including Impala, Caprice and Bel Air; 1970-1977 Monte Carlo (A-Body) , and 1964-1977 Chevy Chevelle, Malibu and El Camino models fitted with a SB Chevy (Gen 1) engine. The smooth 1-5/8 in. tube design provides ample exhaust flow to let your 283-400 SB Chevy engine breathe easy, and produce maximum horsepower and torque.
Each set includes a pair of gaskets, header flange bolts and collector bolts. No collector gasket is needed. Hedman Hedders is so confident in the quality of its headers that these headers are factory backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. These headers have a high temperature, MATTE-SILVER ceramic finish that resists corrosion, and can withstand temperatures up to 1400 degree F. This finish is covered by a 5 year factory warranty, in addition to Hedman's standard lifetime header warranty.
Hedman Hedders ELITE Hedders; 1-5/8 in. Tube Dia.; 3 in. Coll.; FULL LENGTH Design 68298
Specifications:
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| Tube Diameter | 1-5/8 in. |
| Flange Thickness | 0.375 in. |
| Header Port Shape | Oval Port |
| Header Style | Long Tube |
| Notes | 64-77 A-Body, 71-93 Chev. Pass. Car 283-400 |
| Key Feature | Without A.I.R. |
| Port Shape | Oval |
| Material | Mild Steel |
| Tube Design | Standard |
| Title | HEDMAN HEDDERS ELITE HEADERS; 1-5/8 IN. TUBE DIA.; 3 IN. COLL.; FULL LENGTH DESIGN |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| with A.I.R. System | No |
| with EGR | No |
| Weld-Up | No |
| Tuned | No |
| Bolts/Studs Included | Yes |
| Catalytic Converter(s) Included | No |
| Collector Bolts Included | Yes |
| Crossover Pipe Included | No |
| Gasket Or Seal Included | Yes |
| Header Fasteners Included | Yes |
| Installation Hardware Included | Yes |
| Motor Mounts Included | No |
| Reducers Included | Yes |
| Tube Size | 1-5/8 in. |
| Y-Pipe Included | No |
| Quantity | Sold as a pair. |
| Primary Tube Gauge | 14g |
| Primary Tube Diameter (in) | 1.625 in. |
| Package Contents | Headers, ball and socket reducers (exhaust adapters), gaskets, mounting hardware |
| Header Material | Mild Steel |
| Header Finish | Matte Silver Ceramic-Metallic |
| Cylinder Head Port Shape | Oval |
| Cylinder Head | Stock Profile Heads |
| Header Construction | MILD STEEL- ELITE Heavy-Duty |
| Replacement Gasket | 27520 |
| Replacement Head Flange Gasket | 27520 |
| California Proposition 65 | WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm. For more info visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |
| Variations | 68296, 68298 |
| Tube Material Thickness | 14g |
| Tube Style | Long Tubes |
| Exhaust System Dia | 2-1/2 in. |
| Air Conditioning | Yes |
| Air Conditioning Notes | 70-Up: LARGE compressor use Hedman 20110; SMALL compressor, modify OE bracket. |
| Automatic Transmission - Column | Yes |
| Automatic Transmission - Floor | Yes |
| Manual Transmission - Column | No |
| Manual Transmission - Floor | Yes |
| Power Steering | Yes |
| Collector Attachment | 3 in. |
| Collector Diameter | 3 in. |
| Collector Size | 3 in. |
| Collector Style | BALL and SOCKET Style (Gasketless) |
| Reducer Outlet Size | 2-1/2 in. |
| Contents | Header(s), new bolts, gasket(s) to head, reducer(s) and hardware, instructions |
| Tube Length | Long Tubes |
| E.O. # | No |
| Emissions Notes | Not Legal For Street Use on '75-Later Model Years! Legal for off-road use only. |
| Finish | Matte Silver Ceramic-Metallic |
| Finish Type | MATTE SILVER Ceramic-metallic coated |
| Flange Style | Standard |