Any one using TTI shorty headers? I have a few questions.

[Copilot]

I have a 68 340 with X heads going into a 73 challenger.
Q. Any issues with oil filter fitment?
Q. what size tubes should I get, pretty much stock build
Q Can you remove the starter without removing the header?
Q. Any heat soak with starter?
I have a Borgerson steering box but that should not be any issue.
Thanks in advance

 

[Xcudame]

If you're going with the shorty headers, they only come in 1 5/8 tubes.

I personally have not used any small block TTI Shorty Headers, but the long tube headers sure fit nice. No issues with the oil filter or Mopar mini starters. Some aftermarket mini starters have weird electrical posts that require an adaptor. If space allows, I highly recommend some kind of insulation for the starter. Headers, even shorties expel a lot more heat.

 

[Copilot]

If you're going with the shorty headers, they only come in 1 5/8 tubes.

I personally have not used any small block TTI Shorty Headers, but the long tube headers sure fit nice. No issues with the oil filter or Mopar mini starters. Some aftermarket mini starters have weird electrical posts that require an adaptor. If space allows, I highly recommend some kind of insulation for the starter. Headers, even shorties expel a lot more heat.

I have TTI long tube headers on my charger (440). Kinda pain in the A$$. Heat soak starter, hitting the torsion bar on passenger side at idle. But remedied that with a torque strap, I think that is the correct name. Cannot remove the starter without loosing the header and jacking the motor on driver side. Also cannot remove trans with headers in place. So I was looking into shorty's to avoid most of the problems.

 

[Xcudame]

Shorty headers should be better! And adjusting TTI headers to not hit torsion bars is not uncommon. In TTI's defense, they designed their headers for Mopars built to dimensions! However, we've found out some of our Mopars are half an inch (or more) out of specifications!! Thrust me, Shivvy and Phord were worse!!

 

[Copilot]

Shorty headers should be better! And adjusting TTI headers to not hit torsion bars is not uncommon. In TTI's defense, they designed their headers for Mopars built to dimensions! However, we've found out some of our Mopars are half an inch (or more) out of specifications!! Thrust me, Shivvy and Phord were worse!!

I think i'm just getting old and lazy. Thanks for the info.