Gremlin Headers

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I bought a Gremlin drag car that is set up for a chevy engine.  Being my first drag car in 24 years since quitting in 1990, I am looking to start out without spending a pile of money (when I quit in 1990 I was running an alcohol funny car).  I have the car, the chevy engine, but need to know if there is a header out there that will fit or will it have to be custom made?  I have a stroker AMC engine-421 C.I.-putting out over 700 HP on spray, built by Ken Smith - but I really want to get my feet wet with the "training motor" before redoing the car and having a transmission built, new convertor, etc. to see if I enjoy it as much as previously.  Any help is much appreciated.  Thanks, Dean

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easydean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Sep/26/2010 Location: West Fargo, ND Status: Offline Points: 1592	Post Options Post Reply Quote easydean Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Gremlin Headers Posted: Mar/24/2014 at 7:12am
	I bought a Gremlin drag car that is set up for a chevy engine. Being my first drag car in 24 years since quitting in 1990, I am looking to start out without spending a pile of money (when I quit in 1990 I was running an alcohol funny car). I have the car, the chevy engine, but need to know if there is a header out there that will fit or will it have to be custom made? I have a stroker AMC engine-421 C.I.-putting out over 700 HP on spray, built by Ken Smith - but I really want to get my feet wet with the "training motor" before redoing the car and having a transmission built, new convertor, etc. to see if I enjoy it as much as previously. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks, Dean

dragdak Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Dec/15/2013 Location: Minnesota Status: Offline Points: 106	Post Options Post Reply Quote dragdak Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar/25/2014 at 12:06pm
	I know for a fact that headers from a 1968 to 72 camaro or nova fit. Friend of mine used them when he had a sb chevy in his. Big tubes too. I beleive his were hooker super comp ones. But he had regular headmans on before that. He know has a 401.

SNAPPER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Oct/15/2013 Location: Scarborough Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote SNAPPER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar/29/2014 at 3:25pm
	Hi Dean, Have the same setup and super comp headers from 68 Camaro or Chevelle, can't recall which. It took some massaging with hammer to clear steering shaft connection. Also some placement jiggling when lowering engine into place. Had to cut a wrench to get at header bolts after as well. They did fit and work well though considering the above. My car still has stock front end. If the picture in your message (cool car!) is yours and the one in question I assume it's not a stock front end, so you should have vastly more option than I did. Regards, Sam