Well I hated to pull apart a perfectly good running motor just ot test fit these new headers, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Here's the results.
The Pacemaker header has much nicer welds and the fit is superior over the Clifford header in my opinion. There are absolutely no concerns as to clearance around the starter or stud. The pipes extend all the way down to the lower frame rails and line up perfectly for the new pipes.
An overall shot of the Clifford header
An overall shot of the Pacemaker header
A shot of the flange weld (spot welds) on the Clifford header
A shot of the flange weld on the Pacemaker header
Starter clearance with the Clifford header - pipes are within a half an inch from the starter stud.
Starter clearance with the pacemaker header - no problem.
Clearance on the Pacemaker header
How the pipes exit
Under side of pipe location
Shot of the Pacemaker flange - head side
Now for the bad news - the Pacemaker headers will need to be slightly modified to fit. I don't know if this is true on all US blocks, but there is a pad of some sort on mine (maybe for the stock A/C bracket) and a portion of the header flange needs to be cut away with a grinder in order for the header to drop down and bolt up. I will see if this is something the manufacture can change on the sets we order to ship to the US.
Does anybody elses block have this pad or is it fairly unique to mine?
PS: I have a set of Clifford hearers for sale - single out with the JET HOT coating. Seriously, if anyone is interested in these, send me a PM with an offer. They are almost brand new and cost me $424.00 with the JET HOT.
I will now start taking orders for the Pacemaker Headers - send request and money via Paypal to GT200@cableAZ.com or via money order to Michael Winterboer, 603 West Pecos Ave, Mesa, Az 85210. If sending money via US mail, please e-mail me so I can get an idea of how many I need to order. I should also mention that I have a Verified Premier Account with Paypal so credit cards can be used for payments through Paypal. Thanks
The Pacemaker header has much nicer welds and the fit is superior over the Clifford header in my opinion. There are absolutely no concerns as to clearance around the starter or stud. The pipes extend all the way down to the lower frame rails and line up perfectly for the new pipes.
An overall shot of the Clifford header
An overall shot of the Pacemaker header
A shot of the flange weld (spot welds) on the Clifford header
A shot of the flange weld on the Pacemaker header
Starter clearance with the Clifford header - pipes are within a half an inch from the starter stud.
Starter clearance with the pacemaker header - no problem.
Clearance on the Pacemaker header
How the pipes exit
Under side of pipe location
Shot of the Pacemaker flange - head side
Now for the bad news - the Pacemaker headers will need to be slightly modified to fit. I don't know if this is true on all US blocks, but there is a pad of some sort on mine (maybe for the stock A/C bracket) and a portion of the header flange needs to be cut away with a grinder in order for the header to drop down and bolt up. I will see if this is something the manufacture can change on the sets we order to ship to the US.
Does anybody elses block have this pad or is it fairly unique to mine?
PS: I have a set of Clifford hearers for sale - single out with the JET HOT coating. Seriously, if anyone is interested in these, send me a PM with an offer. They are almost brand new and cost me $424.00 with the JET HOT.
I will now start taking orders for the Pacemaker Headers - send request and money via Paypal to GT200@cableAZ.com or via money order to Michael Winterboer, 603 West Pecos Ave, Mesa, Az 85210. If sending money via US mail, please e-mail me so I can get an idea of how many I need to order. I should also mention that I have a Verified Premier Account with Paypal so credit cards can be used for payments through Paypal. Thanks