TTI header install. Easiest Mopar small block street header on the planet?

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Duster Garage

11 ай бұрын

This install shows how much easier TTI headers are than the traditional header design for your small block Mopar.

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@craigcontofalsky4387 4 ай бұрын

I raced Super Stock back in the 70s with a Duster 340 and Demon 340. Both automatics. One had Hooker 1-7/8" race headers and the Demon had JR 1-7/8" race headers. They had separate tubes and a separate collector. Very easy to install compared to the street type headers. No disconnecting of the steering or starter if I remember correctly. I still have a 71DEMON and I've used 1-3/4" street headers and yes they are harder to install.

@Duster_Garage 4 ай бұрын

That’s really awesome. If you don’t mind me asking, what did your Super Stock small blocks run in the quarter mile?

@ragingbull3406 11 ай бұрын

I have them on my Duster. They do fit well!

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

Know then, they are awesome.

@rustymyers5934 11 ай бұрын

As usual with your videos, you did a great job explaining everything and showing how to install! Nice job! I remember how pleased you were after your original installation. 😍

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, and I still am.

@jamesmancusi6747 5 ай бұрын

I recently put a set of TTI Headers on a 360 in a 69' Barracuda (power steering, column shifter) after having a set of Hedman's on it for less than two weeks. The ground clearance was the issue I had, though the TTIs went on much easier! I don't scrape every speed bump now! Great product!

@Duster_Garage 5 ай бұрын

Heck yeah, I love mine. Worth every penny in my opinion.

@larryhutchens7593 29 күн бұрын

They will work with power steering?

@J.Q.86 9 ай бұрын

Your video just made me buy some tti headers today. I fought and fought my cheap hooker headers and couldn’t get the driver side on. #1 tube interfered with bolt head. Even after denting it couldn’t get it on. Said screw it and I’ll be picking up my TTIs today. Lol.

@Duster_Garage 9 ай бұрын

Nice! They’re expensive but worth it.

@willsee1822 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Think my next set of headers will be TTI. I went completely the other way and bought the cheapest headers on ebay. And I got what I payed for. Total fight to get on my 71 Demon.

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

You won’t regret buying the TTIs.

@wrongmower 11 ай бұрын

Great to know, my King racing bearing’s finally came in after 5 months for my 418, what a mess that was, now I see how my builder is going to install my TTI headers, thanks again for sharing 👍

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

No problem buddy. Sounds like you’re going to have a ripper on your hands.

@maximuswedgie5149 11 ай бұрын

Looks GREAT!!! Duster is looking fantastic!!

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Buddy

@randylear8264 11 ай бұрын

My neck is still aching watching you put those headers on😂. It’s been a few years since I have installed a set of headers on one of my cars. I appreciate your video.

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

Lol. A lift or a second set of hands would have helped. Glad you enjoyed it 🛞

@randylear8264 11 ай бұрын

@@Duster_Garage that’s the same place I’m at. I could sure use a lift. And most of the time, no spare hand. Maybe one day😛

@rodneybyrd9516 11 ай бұрын

The #5204 1-3/4" Hookers fit better and flow better than the 1-5/8" typical A-body SBM header. Have used them in 3 cars with good results. All of these cars had manual steering, which helps, and one with a kicked-out Milodon pan actually contacted the kickout slightly, which was a simple fix. IDK if Hooker still makes these but I would use them again. I do have TTi stepped SBM headers on a F-M-J body (LeBaron/Aspen/Diplomat/Volare, etc.) that worked great (supposed to fit B&E with SBM as well).

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

I have heard the super comp hookers were better than the regular comp. In the late 90s to mid 2000s I read High Performance Mopar magazine a lot. When the TTIs came out they talked them things up big time. That’s the main reason I bought them back in ‘07. Still love them.

@WashyHippo1 11 ай бұрын

I used these on my Duster and while they do install very nice, they also hang low for a street car. Switched to the TTI and they tuck up much tighter.

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

@@WashyHippo1 that they do.

@craigcontofalsky4387 4 ай бұрын

I believe the #5204 1-3/4" are the same ones I ran back in 1985 on my Demon 340 which I still own. I put the stock exhaust back on in 1986. I still have the headers and was looking at them a few days ago. The only problem I had was the collector didn't line up with the Trans crossmember clearance tunnel for the factory pipes. This created a tight fit and the exhaust would rub on the crossmember and vibrate in the car. If I flattened the tube on the exhaust maybe they would have cleared? Those headers are still like new. Maybe a 1000 miles on them?

@rodneybyrd9516 4 ай бұрын

@@craigcontofalsky4387 I'd like to buy them if you'd sell. I let a friend race my car and he foolishly drove off the return road in the dark, and hit a washout, bottoming the header on the asphalt shoulder. 😢

@melikestuff8389 8 ай бұрын

This video was clearly CGI. There wasn't any swearing, beer, a BFH, or the idiot cousin breaking something new to fix. Nice video keep up the good work.

@Duster_Garage 8 ай бұрын

😂. I’ve installed those kind of headers before.

@smokewrenchgarage5420 11 ай бұрын

I’m definitely gonna need new headers soon, I definitely have to look into those

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

If you get them, you won’t regret it.

@smokewrenchgarage5420 11 ай бұрын

@@Duster_Garage they look good!

@jeffdavis5704 11 ай бұрын

Great video, I wanted to get a set for a A body. You answered my questions. Thanks

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad I could help.

@NobilityandLoyalty 11 ай бұрын

@@Duster_GarageGreat video. I'm glad to see there's a better design available today than 50 years ago. You're correct. All the older designs were a bear 🐻 to install.

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

@@NobilityandLoyalty Thanks. You got that right

@larryhutchens7593 29 күн бұрын

My grandson now has my old 75 Duster that I built. I used the 360 HP exhaust manifolds W/ a 2 1/2" exhaust, 318. I did away with the factory Plymouth TV linkage & used a TV cable off of an A-500 or A-518 transmission. It is a bolt on to the 727 or 904 on the trans end and the upper end takes the same connection as a turbo 350/ 700-R4 GM transmission. Piece of cake to install. I tried several header types and none would clear the power steering. This A body seems to have manual steering so does the TTI setup clear a power steering unit? I had to fab my own down pipe from the left exhaust manifold to the exhaust pipe. Lots of trial & error & several wasted bends but I finally got it to clear & look decent. I also used the later (late 80s) Chrysler Denso starter. Getting rid of the factory mechanical TV linkage helped a bunch. Great install video, thanks for the effort. I do appreciate that because I hate working on exhaust under a car.

@Duster_Garage 29 күн бұрын

@@larryhutchens7593 Yes, the TTI headers definitely work with power steering. My buddy has them on his Dart(318 with power steering). They are expensive but you won’t regret the purchase.

@TrevorThomas31 11 ай бұрын

You the man!

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

Right back at ya! 🤜🤛

@joe-hp4nk 8 ай бұрын

Not to knock Mopar but I love my small and big block chevys when it come to installing headers. They just slide in and bolt up. But the performance improvements are worth it even if it a headache.

@Duster_Garage 8 ай бұрын

I’ve never installed headers on a Chevy before but they do have large engine bays. I can believe it.

@tims72demon 11 ай бұрын

Good info !!!

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

No problem buddy

@tims72demon 11 ай бұрын

@@Duster_Garage Earlier this summer I had a 360 built for my old Demon. Haven't finished cleaning and painting underneath. So I haven't gotten it installed yet. But I got a set of Dougs long tube headers. Heard decent things about them & how they fit. Had it tuned on a dyno with them on. Hope they fit OK. Good installation video. Thx.

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

@@tims72demon I think they are a similar design as the TTIs, not the hookers. Good luck on the install

@Thatspeedprotege 11 ай бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻 Great video! Definitely worth your time! However they are just so pricey. “You gotta pay to play” isnt that right?

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

That’s a fact!

@chrisw5837 11 ай бұрын

You only hit water on very front and very rear bolt holes into the iron head (at least on my small block Mopar). I have installed Doug headers in my duster with manual steering and a 4 speed. Similar steps as you did, but I also had to remove the drivers torsion bar to get them in there. They also hug the motor nicely and leave lots of ground clearance, but are quite a bit different than the TTI design.

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

I don’t have any personal experience with the Doug’s but from what I’ve seen, they are much better than hookers.

@edsmachine93 7 ай бұрын

Good video. What tube size do you have? Thanks for sharing the process. Merry Christmas.

@Duster_Garage 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Ed. They are a 1 5/8- 1 3/4 stepped tube header. Have a great Christmas and a happy new year.

@jimdrechsel3611 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. I used to install the starter first before installing when I used Hooker headers. You could get a starter out but it was just easier to do it first. How easy is it to access the starter bolts and replacing the starter? I didn’t see the gaskets. Did you cut the gaskets for a three piece gasket install? The way they tuck up is impressive. Thanks. Enjoy watching your videos. When you installed the engine did you install with the transmission all at once?

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

The starter and bolts are actually quite easy with the headers installed. I didn’t cut the gaskets. They are Mr.Gasket ultra seal. When I install the engine, I do that first. Then I put the trans up in from underneath. Thank you for watching. Glad you liked it.

@70stunes71 11 ай бұрын

100% agree...hooker headers on 440 E body Cars whew !! ...tough bolt fasten in some situations along with starter issues...they're tight....TTI looks far better

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

I think TTI put a lot of time into designing their headers and it does show.

@stannelson2582 11 ай бұрын

I may have missed it. What header bolts did you use? A long time ago I thought I saw someplace that they come with bolts but the on them was small. But I’m old and I could be miss remembering lol.

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

You’re right, I use the bolts that came with the TTI headers. When I got them, they came with all gaskets and bolts needed. And reducers as well.

@franklong8573 11 ай бұрын

What size tires and wheels are you running on the back of the Duster ? Also what is the backspace on the wheels ???

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

I run 15x8 wheels. 4.5 inch backspacing. I like 275x60r15 tires.

@franklong8573 11 ай бұрын

Thank you , same size I run on the rear of both my small block Dusters.

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

@@franklong8573 No problem

@Alexander-nb1rz 5 ай бұрын

Great video do 440's have coolant in the head bolts?

@Duster_Garage 5 ай бұрын

I’m not sure. Honestly, I have very little experience with big blocks. Sorry

@Alexander-nb1rz 5 ай бұрын

@@Duster_Garage OK, I guess I can Google it thanks nice car, I got a 69 Dart 440/727 B7 blue

@Duster_Garage 5 ай бұрын

@@Alexander-nb1rzNice! Big block Dart. Very cool.

@cesareomendez6794 2 ай бұрын

I have a question. These headers ceramic coated or chrome? Thank you. Oh also is it necessary to lift engine for driver header install?

@Duster_Garage 2 ай бұрын

I got chrome but you can get ceramic coated for a little more money. And yes, the engine will need to be lifted a little bit.

@masonsnook1583 8 ай бұрын

I have Doug's d-453 headers and am getting ready to put my 360 magnum in my 74 duster any info on them? They said they fit right in with power steering

@Duster_Garage 8 ай бұрын

I think they’re supposed to be a similar design as TTIs. I’ve never put a set on before. A friend of mine tried putting a set on his Duster, 4 speed with power steering. He had to bash the tubes for clearance around the steering box. He ended up giving up on them and bought a set of TTIs.

@SirCliamain 7 ай бұрын

Dude. I beat my head on hooker headers for weeks. The tti ones are Hella expensive though.

@Duster_Garage 7 ай бұрын

The TTIs are expensive but they fit awesome. I’ve heard the Doug’s headers fit good and they are less expensive.

@smilsmff 11 ай бұрын

how easy is it to remove the Manual steering box at 4:40 you removed all linkage. i have not done that in a long time but it was an E-Body?I have that Borgansin 16:1 and its crazy trying to drive at lower speed turning around. I got factory one to put in yet. hey aree you running that R.P.M. intake? there is a video showing how poorly they flow , here he show ported flow.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/baeTerd92Z2qYZ8.htmlsi=ZOYVHVM8ksoQ7-x

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

I haven’t removed the steering box with the engine/headers in. But I think there is enough room to get it out. I have the rpm Air Gap intake manifold. From everything I’ve heard, it’s the best flowing dual plane intake on the market.

@leehouston5436 11 ай бұрын

I run TTIs on all 3 of my a bodies. Hooker hung way to low and Doug’s fit was too tight

@Duster_Garage 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, the Hooker headers I had got the hell beat out of them on the bottom.

@danbuchner1494 8 ай бұрын

We put tti s on my buddies 66 belvedere 440 and it was a nightmare

@Duster_Garage 8 ай бұрын

Dang, I would have thought with the b-bodies big engine bay it would have been a breeze.

@danbuchner1494 8 ай бұрын

No the starter was just a pain in the butt The passenger side was just as bad For the money i would have expected better Way over rated@@Duster_Garage