SlantSixSullivan
Well-Known Member
I am building a mild 360 for my Diplomat, and I am using the slant six K member and using Schumacher mounts to do the swap. Something I want to take into account for the swap is clearance. I want to run headers instead of manifolds, but I am slightly worried about them clearing my steering box, as well as my starter. I have the high mount starter (80% above oil pan rail). Speaking of the oil pan... does it need to be changed if I'm using my slant six K member? Back to headers. For a sure fit, I could use block huggers, the real short headers. I'd prefer to use long tubes, but I might not be able to make them clear without bashing them with a hammer. My question is this: Has anyone ever used the short headers? Are they any better or any worse than long tubes or about the same?