Y-BlocksForever Forum / Y-BlocksForever! Forums 2006 / Stuff that fits / modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbird / Latest PostsInstantForum.NET v4.1.4Y-BlocksForever Forumhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/jculver@y-blocksforever.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 22:44:47 GMT20RE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxJust getting into the site... I was staring at a pair of sbc block huggers and a set of y-block header flanges the other day, and thought the exact same thing. Funny how after logging in for 5 minutes, I see this post. Gonna start on them tomorrow for my 53 coupe. I was hoping to find an alternative to ramhorns...Mon, 10 May 2010 17:39:51 GMTkustomkatRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxYes, I love doing this stuff. Just think it up, and build it. The early years was hold in place and weld it. If anyone is working on this project ( SBC headers) ,call me, if I can help, I will . 931-739-0152 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:17:04 GMTmongoRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxdave, bobwana is right on target. taking something from a scrap pile and making it into something really neat. old school engineering at its zenith. i think it looks great, cant wait to see the other side :DWed, 06 Jan 2010 07:05:38 GMTyblock32deuceRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxDave What you have done here is what hot rodding, especially in the early years was all about. Taking something you liked or needed and modified to fit. I also have a 55 Bird and will follow your thread to see if I could do this on mine ... when I get it running again. BobMon, 04 Jan 2010 23:17:37 GMTBobwannaRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxI would hate to do a set for you and have the cheap chrome job fail in a year or 2.Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:51:39 GMTmongoRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxWould you be interested in fabbin a set for sale?Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:00:13 GMTi.abominationRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxBarry, </P><P> the 1/2 moon cut with 2 3/8ths holes bolt right onto the header flange, the rubber grommets and chrome washers from the stock setup , attach to the stock mount on the frame. This is a prototype , and is working well. I will not be able to get to the drivers side until after growing season, Dave Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:53:33 GMTmongoRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspx Hi Interesting adaptation....any more pics?? I'm not quite clear on the stabilizer mount.... can you get a pic from another angle?? BarryTue, 28 Jul 2009 17:44:02 GMTBarry LRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxHere's the finishing touches to the pass side ,from the bottom. The engine mount stabilizer bar with fabbed up one that attched to header flange. Seems to work fine, maybe even a little stiffer than stock.<IMG src="http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Uploads/Images/724833d9-3360-458e-b6ec-7fb7.jpg"><IMG src="http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Uploads/Images/c121b12e-c8dc-4ba6-8baf-cbf4.jpg">Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:54:13 GMTmongoRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxI have been busy with my other cars, the drivers side is going to be more challenging , but the pass side is all done . came out great , no leaks ,quiet . Will update this post with drivers side, my no. is 931-739-0152 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:25:24 GMTmongoRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxI think there would be a market for this. I wonder how it would work for trucks? Should have plenty of clearance I would think.Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:59:24 GMTUnibodyguyRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxAny pic's of the drivers side available yet? I was wondering what you have to do to clear the steering shaft.....</P><P>This is a great idea and useful for many projects with a tight budget .......Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:02:19 GMTGREENBIRD56RE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxThat is pretty interesting. I have wondered about this swap myself.Sun, 14 Jun 2009 06:56:07 GMTGreg DRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxa little grinding on the bottom of the flange blank , the wires fit fine with clearance. As with any header app. you may have to make a special tool , there is nice room, I would not want to change them ,when they are hot !!! Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:55:29 GMTmongoRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxHow is spark plug access? Can you get a plug socket on them?Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:42:48 GMTcharliemccraneyRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxGood job, Dave.Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:59:52 GMTsimplyconnectedRE: modified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxThe spreading process<IMG src="http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Uploads/Images/2ff4c26f-7f64-4344-8e55-87ef.jpg"> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:30:11 GMTmongomodified sbc shortie headers to fit early tbirdhttp://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic27690-9-1.aspxI am half way thru building a chrome set of shorties for my 55 bird, they cheap , but a little time. Used 1 set sbc chrome shorties of ebay , sectioned the main flange . clamped, bolted and spread on to y block header flange . Welded and drilled it. Fits perfect. I will put more if ther is an interest. Just did a full layout , it would not post<IMG src="http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Uploads/Images/0884d5df-9e99-4078-9e8b-9757.jpg">. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:41:05 GMTmongo