bmwmcars

what headers did you use? and do you have to drop the motor to do plugs?

looks good!

ulakovic22

mdacton

how much were the headers and how are they working out?

bmwmcars

doh, i need to read instead of looking at sexy bbc pics

Joes96z

Headers were $1300 uncoated. Then $300 to coat, but they fit perfect.

mdacton

is access to everything good?

plugs and starter?

Thats not a bad price at all.

slowride94z

that would kill me, I'm still going the hooker route
500 maybe but 1300 no way

mdacton
I see your thinking more about the bbc since your recent round of bad luck
good luck Joes96z

mdacton

I been thinking about it for years

$1300 is cheap compared to having a set made.......with a project like that I would spend the money on good headers.

slowride94z

ulakovic22
thread jacking in progress, what does the header clearance to fire wall look like on the pass side?

reamo04

wondering how plug access is? Picked up a 454, so yeah

ulakovic22

Sorry I haven't checked this thread in a long time.

I have two experiences with the HKR-2455's with the BMR k-member. With a Mark IV 454 using 990 cast iron heads the headers fit and the problem was #8 I believe. It's a rather large problem and requires re-routing that primary. I cut the section out that was hitting the firewall to see what had to be done and you have to beat the hell out of your firewall or loop it and route it straight down.

Using a Gen V block and RHS heads the headers won't even fit. The configuration of the heads moves the exhaust port and they are meatier so the primary tubes actually hit the k-member at the back mounting point of the LCA and won't bolt flush. I'm trying to decide what to do. I can either relief cut in several spots on the primary and bend it or use a torch and heat the tubes and try to move them around. Either way is a real PITA. Would I rather spend $1300 on a set....hell no I would like to have an assortment of headers because I'm sure there is a set that can be used, it's just access to them for trial and error fitment.

slowride94z

I got my 2455s two weeks ago, got them on and had to cut the fire wall where the hvac went. no problem because I hadn't sealed it off yet. that is the # 8 tube that hits. on my heads the headers had to be ground on the flanges where the bottom head studs hit, the studs are just tall enough to interfere. this is the third set Ive done like this.

reamo04

also, are you using a standard height block, or what?

I have a 454 that i am building for my swap now, but its going to be a little different hehe

klrz28

That is one sweet lookin setup. Thats my dream.

ulakovic22

Who are you asking?