help with 318 headers choice / power steering in the way

[Airwolf222b]

Hey everybody. I need to replace my headers on the 318, 1973 Road Runner. I bought a set but the power steering is in the way. Anybody out there have any suggestions on what might fit? Thanks in advance!

Nick

 

[Huicho417]

I purchased the blackheart Hooker headers (Hooker Comp Headers 5901-3HKR) for my 1967 Coronet also with 318. They fit/sound great and had no issues with the power steering components. A bonus that I also just found out is that I can completely remove the mini starter without having to remove the header.

 

[YY1]

I know Hooker "Super Comps" work great on SB cars.

They are just as pricey as TTI though.

Dougs is another one but also about the same cost.

 

[Airwolf222b]

I purchased the blackheart Hooker headers (Hooker Comp Headers 5901-3HKR) for my 1967 Coronet also with 318. They fit/sound great and had no issues with the power steering components. A bonus that I also just found out is that I can completely remove the mini starter without having to remove the header.

I tried to find these. looks like they dont make them anymore? But I did find the Hooker Competition Headers on Summits site. Model 5901-1HKR. I wonder if theres much difference? They also have a pair of Patriot Headers, H8206-B that seems like they should fit my setup. Are patriots any good?

 

[Huicho417]

I tried to find these. looks like they dont make them anymore? But I did find the Hooker Competition Headers on Summits site. Model 5901-1HKR. I wonder if theres much difference? They also have a pair of Patriot Headers, H8206-B that seems like they should fit my setup. Are patriots any good?

Only difference is the finish. Mine are powder coated black and these are ceramic coated.

 

[joe m]

I have hedman ceramic on my 73 ssp.

 

[Cop car wagon]

I'm suprised no one has mentioned or cautioned about header port and 318 port mismatch.
1973 was the last year for the small port flange, before they went to the air-port 318-360 port flange.
Most headers have the 340-360 port and can leak on the small 318 port.
As far as fit, TTI is worth the money.

 

[WileERobby]

I'm suprised no one has mentioned or cautioned about header port and 318 port mismatch.
1973 was the last year for the small port flange, before they went to the air-port 318-360 port flange.
Most haders have the 340-360 port and can leak on the small 318 port.
As far as fit, TTI is worth the money.

Did quite a few SB header installs back in the day, don't recall any such problem.