View Full Version : 454 Headers in a 1972 Camaro


usmc6122
01-29-2012, 03:05:46 AM
I have a 454 BB in a 1972 Camaro. Is there anyone out there that could suggest
a nice set of headers that will fit! I also need to drop a radiator and I was thinking dual fan set up. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Todd

5spd540
01-29-2012, 04:57:21 AM
HEADMAN headers fit nice thats what I have in my bb car

krabben1
01-29-2012, 08:27:23 PM
Hey,I have a 454 in a 72 camaro also,lol.I used Hedman shorty's.Fit very well with zero mod.Cant say on the dropped rad though.

kirt70camaro
01-29-2012, 08:32:16 PM
Headman 2" primary tubes and 3" collector fits good.

5spd540
01-30-2012, 04:40:35 AM
Headman 2" primary tubes and 3" collector fits good.
X2

Z15CAM
01-30-2012, 09:29:47 PM
Be careful some BBC headers that fit a 4 Spd make not fit with an Automatic.

You also might have to trim back the upper and lower control arm mounting bolts on the Psgr Side.

Chevrolaine
01-30-2012, 09:50:05 PM
Just put Hedman shorties on mine today also. (auto car)
Slipped right in with no issues.:happy:

Shortblock
01-31-2012, 05:03:14 PM
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/66105/10002/-1

Here ya go Devil Dog. Helicopter mechanic?

They also make long tubes.

fast12
01-31-2012, 06:14:58 PM
Hooker headers fit the best and last longer.:bowtie:

Shortblock
01-31-2012, 07:06:04 PM
Also,

I bought a griffin 4 core universal 19x31 be sure and research the actual core(portion with fins)measure prior to purchasing fans so that you don't impinge upon you hose connectors. I'm not sure on the measure for your year, but the universals tend to be much less expensive than the application specifics. This may not be the case if you need a trans cooler/ have an automatic.

The depth of the the radiator/fan combo is where I made a big mistake. I did the mockup for mine when I still had a SBC. Now my fans are too deep and run into my accessory drive on my water pump with the BBC.

usmc6122
05-07-2013, 09:44:46 PM
Thanks, I have been deployed for the last 2 years and I am now back at restoring it and ready to buy headers.

harbone66
05-08-2013, 10:29:29 AM
X2


x3!