Cutlass Supreme Engine Position
#1
Cutlass Supreme Engine Position
Hi All,
I'm new here, and I need a little help. I'm looking to buy headers for my 71 Cutlass Supreme, but I keep seeing that all of the major brands won't fit it because of the engine position. It'* got a 5.7L 350 V8, but how different can the engine position be between models that a set of headers will fit one and not the other?
Also, if any of you guys have bought headers for this car and know where I can find a set that will fit (even if that means making custom ones), I would greatly appreciate any advice or pointers you can give me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Bobby
I'm new here, and I need a little help. I'm looking to buy headers for my 71 Cutlass Supreme, but I keep seeing that all of the major brands won't fit it because of the engine position. It'* got a 5.7L 350 V8, but how different can the engine position be between models that a set of headers will fit one and not the other?
Also, if any of you guys have bought headers for this car and know where I can find a set that will fit (even if that means making custom ones), I would greatly appreciate any advice or pointers you can give me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Bobby
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Hi All,
I'm new here, and I need a little help. I'm looking to buy headers for my 71 Cutlass Supreme, but I keep seeing that all of the major brands won't fit it because of the engine position. It'* got a 5.7L 350 V8, but how different can the engine position be between models that a set of headers will fit one and not the other?
Also, if any of you guys have bought headers for this car and know where I can find a set that will fit (even if that means making custom ones), I would greatly appreciate any advice or pointers you can give me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Bobby
I'm new here, and I need a little help. I'm looking to buy headers for my 71 Cutlass Supreme, but I keep seeing that all of the major brands won't fit it because of the engine position. It'* got a 5.7L 350 V8, but how different can the engine position be between models that a set of headers will fit one and not the other?
Also, if any of you guys have bought headers for this car and know where I can find a set that will fit (even if that means making custom ones), I would greatly appreciate any advice or pointers you can give me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Bobby
1971 Chevelle SS
2004 Bonne SLE
#4
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I looked up a set a headers and seen the notation of them not fitting offset motor on the cutlass supreme. I did some further research and according to more than one source it'* a myth. Apparently back in the 60'* GM had some issues with the Olds motor mounts and at random would throw a 1/2 in spacer under one side or the other for better fit-ment. I'm betting if you order a set of higher end headers they will fit fine.
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I looked up a set a headers and seen the notation of them not fitting offset motor on the cutlass supreme. I did some further research and according to more than one source it'* a myth. Apparently back in the 60'* GM had some issues with the Olds motor mounts and at random would throw a 1/2 in spacer under one side or the other for better fit-ment. I'm betting if you order a set of higher end headers they will fit fine.
71 Chevelle SS
2004 Bonne SLE
#6
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I to am very familiar with the 68-72 A bodies. I've cut up about 10 of them to make race cars over the years. I spent about an hour looking at different forums and it'* pretty unanimous about the myth theory. Here is a interesting thread on a different forum.
'Will not fit Cutlass Supremes' - OldsPower.com
'Will not fit Cutlass Supremes' - OldsPower.com
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I to am very familiar with the 68-72 A bodies. I've cut up about 10 of them to make race cars over the years. I spent about an hour looking at different forums and it'* pretty unanimous about the myth theory. Here is a interesting thread on a different forum.
'Will not fit Cutlass Supremes' - OldsPower.com
'Will not fit Cutlass Supremes' - OldsPower.com
1971 Chevelle SS
2004 Bonne SLE
#8
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I think the issue is that the header companies only sell 1 olds header to 1000 cheverolet headers so I'm sure the R&D just isn't there for the Olds motors. That is why I say buy a hire end header with good tech support.
As far as cutting up cars don't worry I haven't cut up any SS chevelles or buick GS cars. Most of the doner cars have been 4 door cars or wagons because I usually only need the front frame clip.
As far as cutting up cars don't worry I haven't cut up any SS chevelles or buick GS cars. Most of the doner cars have been 4 door cars or wagons because I usually only need the front frame clip.
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