Wilson headers, how low?

[303Radar]

Although I don't have a pic handy, my builder thinks they are bit close to the ground.
That said, I'm not going to change out the large tube header for something else. The quality seems too good and I've had them since 2019.
I'm just curious if anyone else who has Wilson headers seems to think they might hang close to the ground.

 

[pvs409]

There is no way Wilson Headers are two close to the ground. I have a Wilson set of 2 " tube headers on my 62 SS 409 Hardtop.
See my attached pictures of my aluminized exhaust and my jet coated Wilson headers that were a bolt in place without modifications
for the frame, starter, or factory clutch linkage
I have never hit anything driving the car on the street after for at least 3 years after installation.
My muffler mount were factory exhaust was mounted without big tube headers.
I have 3" caps to remove added to my Wilson Headers for occasional drag strip use. Never hit those caps even loading in
my enclosed trailer.
Paul






See my pictures

 

[63impalass409]

I'm with Paul on this as the Wilson header is the best fitting header I have ever used and I have never scraped a single time since I have installed them.

 

[Skip FIx]

Paul-Richmond 5 speed?

 

[pvs409]

Paul-Richmond 5 speed?

Yes Richmond 5 speed in my pictures above ( 1:1 in 5th gear Richmond) .
I switched the Richmond 5 speed last year to a TKX 5 speed with overdrive ( 0.68) and 2.87 first gear compared to the Richmond 3.28 first gear

 

[303Radar]

There is no way Wilson Headers are two close to the ground. I have a Wilson set of 2 " tube headers on my 62 SS 409 Hardtop.
See my attached pictures of my aluminized exhaust and my jet coated Wilson headers that were a bolt in place without modifications
for the frame, starter, or factory clutch linkage
I have never hit anything driving the car on the street after for at least 3 years after installation.
My muffler mount were factory exhaust was mounted without big tube headers.
I have 3" caps to remove added to my Wilson Headers for occasional drag strip use. Never hit those caps even loading in
my enclosed trailer.
Paul


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I'm with Paul on this as the Wilson header is the best fitting header I have ever used and I have never scraped a single time since I have installed them.

Thanks for the feedback with experience!

Mine probably sit at the same height.
I do know my front coil overs aren't installed correctly for the moment and the tires are 35+ years old and aren't fully inflated. I'm sure this is exaggerating the ground clearance.

Paul - what size front wheel are you running?

 

[pvs409]

I have Billet Specialties 16” rims ( you can see them in my avatar picture).
Tires are radial 26.2 inch diameter on the 16” rims - original tires ( 800-14 ) we’re about 27 inch diameter

 

[303Radar]

I have Billet Specialties 16” rims ( you can see them in my avatar picture).
Tires are radial 26.2 inch diameter on the 16” rims - original tires ( 800-14 ) we’re about 27 inch diameter

Perfect!
I'm looking at a similarly sized tire.
Thanks Paul!

 

[303Radar]

One thing I forgot is I'm running 2" drop spindles.
That said, if with the drop spindles, I'm too close to the ground, I'll swap those out before looking elsewhere at changes.

 

[boxerdog]

Or you could ship those headers out west perhaps.

 

[59K9]

One thing I forgot is I'm running 2" drop spindles.
That said, if with the drop spindles, I'm too close to the ground, I'll swap those out before looking elsewhere at changes.

those spindles will certain make a clearance issue real...

 

[nomad59NZ]

I have plenty of clearance with my Wilson headers and these are large tube 2"
Have 2" drop spindles and taken 1 coil out on 15" rims, 215/65/15 tires





Gav

 

[303Radar]

I have plenty of clearance with my Wilson headers and these are large tube 2"
Have 2" drop spindles and taken 1 coil out on 15" rims, 215/65/15 tires


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Gav

Good to know!

 

[303Radar]

Or you could ship those headers out west perhaps.

Wow, I knew the Wilson 2" large tube headers were popular, but never would have guessed they would be this popular.
Now I definitely don't want to see them gone!

 

[nomad59NZ]

You let them go now you may never get another set. I waited for nearly 18 months for mine. A long wait but well worth it.
Keep hold of them.

Gav

 

[Mark Wilson]

I do not recommend them on lowered cars. The front end of these beasts are quite heavy. Really good shocks are a must if you do. Bottoming out generally does not come on the initial dip in the road but on the rebound.

I know several customers have used them with the 2" drop spindles without problems. Just use caution entering intersections with big dips and drives with steep approaches and you should be fine.

 

[303Radar]

I do not recommend them on lowered cars. The front end of these beasts are quite heavy. Really good shocks are a must if you do. Bottoming out generally does not come on the initial dip in the road but on the rebound.

I know several customers have used them with the 2" drop spindles without problems. Just use caution entering intersections with big dips and drives with steep approaches and you should be fine.

Thanks for the confirmation @Mark Wilson!

As you can see, we love your product!!!

 

[heddrik]

Is he still making them??

 

[Mark Wilson]

Yes. we are making 20 sets currently trying to fill orders for people that have been waiting up to 2+ years. Shipping out 2-3 sets a week as they become available. I e-mail those who have requested them earlier.

 

[Don Jacks]

Great news!!