First Batch of Parts - Done

By Michael on Aug 10, 2010 for their 1960 MG MGA

I finally received my last part of my first order, my block hugger headers. I must say you definitely get what you pay for. I figured for $160 they would be decent. It has to be some of the sloppiest welding I've seen on a part and if that were my company, I would be embarrassed to sell that to someone.

Anyway, I'm going to use them since I bought them. I like them better than normal headers because the collector is closer to the center than way far in the back. Here is my dilemma: I have to modify the main frame rail for them to work. It's not that bad actually since I'm already modifying the upper part. In this case, I think I'd try to run it closer to the engine itself, but I'm still not sure.

Regardless, I think these headers will let the car exhale better than the stock manifolds. I believe it's 1 5/8" tubes going to a 2 1/2" collector.

My immediate To-Do list is to remove the other exhaust manifold, spark plugs, and water pump. After that, remove the heads, lifters, and whatever else needs to come out.

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