Headers

[Big Dan]

I've got a 78 CJ5, in pretty good shape. It has a 360 and all the fixins. Has a 4" body lift, and running 33x12.5 thornburgs. But headers are just now starting to burn through. Don't want to buy cheap new set that I'll be replacing in a couple years. Can't really, and don't want to go back to exhaust manifolds. The motor came out of a ? 72-75 cherokee, so I'll have to do some homework on which headers and mufflers to get that fit. Any advice on headers that will last.

 

[69jeepcj]

the ceramic coated headers. More expensive but like you said, they last way longer. they almost look chrome plated.

 

[Big Dan]

the ceramic coated headers. More expensive but like you said, they last way longer. they almost look chrome plated.

About how much do they run?

 

[69jeepcj]

I think around 300-400. Not positive on that though, I havent used them but want to, they were more than I wanted to spend. For what fits, they will be listed as AMC 304 thru 401 v-8's, Its the same block.

 

[Turbogus]

Years ago I bought a '77 with the 304 and it was equipped with Hooker headers, as I recall there was adequate room in the tube bend to get a socket on all the spark plugs. Which is way more than I say for what's on Black Betty.

 

[frhrwa]

if you can pick up stainless tube headers, go for it.. I used to make them for harleys, and you CAN'T wear them out..