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Technical 55 bel air patriot fendrwell headers, what front tires clear?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by bigvinny, Jun 25, 2015.

  1. bigvinny
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    55 bel air patriot fendrwell headers, what front tires clear? thanks
     
  2. ididntdoit1960
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    I don't have the answer you want, but keep in mind the ride height, brake package and wheel offset will come into play too. What works on a car with a disk brake conversion (often adds track width) or a straight axle moved slightly forward might not work on a stocker....I would specify your set up
     
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  3. bigvinny
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    disc brakes wagon springs -a arms
     
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  5. Small block or big block? The big block headers will give you grief with a stock suspension
     
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  7. mrconcdid
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    Mount up some small rollers and set it on the ground, then take measurements at lock-straight-lock positions, there are so many variables, I doubt the header company can even suggest a size.
    Godspeed
    MrC.
    Lets see this thing! post some pics.
     
  8. bigvinny
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    Thanks, I know I need to do mock up but my heads are out getting done and I jumped the gun and bought 205-75 -15 for front just hoping they fit. I will get some picture on as soon as I get time. 454 will be in stock position. and I'm not afraid to heat n beat, cut n weld!
     
  9. Where are you in PA?
     
  10. bigvinny
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    about 20 miles west of pittsburgh
     

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