Upgrade your Small Block Chevy exhaust setup with these Universal Block Hugger Shorty Headers, designed for SBC V8 engines using the standard exhaust pattern. Constructed from polished stainless steel, these headers feature heavy-duty, mandrel-bent 18-gauge tubing with 1-5/8-inch outside-diameter primaries.
The compact block hugger design features a 2-1/2-inch collector inlet and a 2-inch collector outlet. Thick 3/8-inch flanges are designed to help resist warpage, while the polished stainless steel finish provides a clean, reflective appearance.
Designed for Small Block Chevy V8 engines from 1955–1995, these headers fit specified 265, 283, 302, 305, 327, 350, and 400 cubic-inch applications using the standard exhaust pattern. Collectors, gaskets, and installation hardware are included as shown in the product pictures.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Block hugger shorty headers |
| Engine Family | Small Block Chevy V8 |
| Stated Fitment Years | 1955–1995 |
| Compatible Displacements | 265, 283, 302, 305, 327, 350, 400 cu. in. |
| Primary Tube Outside Diameter | 1-5/8 inches |
| Tubing Gauge | 18 gauge |
| Tubing Construction | Mandrel-bent |
| Material | Polished stainless steel |
| Flange Thickness | 3/8 inch |
| Collector Inlet | 2-1/2 inches |
| Collector Outlet | 2 inches |
| Head-to-Tube Dimension | 4-1/4 inches, from the bottom edge of the head to the outside of the middle tubes |
| Exhaust Pattern | Standard Small Block Chevy pattern |
Designed for Small Block Chevy V8 engines using the standard exhaust pattern:
| Engine Displacement | Engine Type |
|---|---|
| 265 cu. in. | Small Block Chevy V8 |
| 283 cu. in. | Small Block Chevy V8 |
| 302 cu. in. | Small Block Chevy V8 |
| 305 cu. in. | Small Block Chevy V8 |
| 327 cu. in. | Small Block Chevy V8 |
| 350 cu. in. | Small Block Chevy V8 |
| 400 cu. in. | Small Block Chevy V8 |
Stated application range: 1955–1995 Small Block Chevy V8 engines using the standard exhaust pattern.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which engines do these headers fit? | Small Block Chevy V8 engines with the standard exhaust pattern, including 265, 283, 302, 305, 327, 350, and 400 cu. in. applications. |
| What is the primary tube diameter? | 1-5/8 inches outside diameter. |
| What material are the headers made from? | Polished stainless steel with 18-gauge mandrel-bent tubing. |
| How thick are the flanges? | The flanges are 3/8 inch thick and designed to help resist warpage. |
| What are the collector dimensions? | The collector inlet is 2-1/2 inches, and the outlet is 2 inches. |
| What is the specified head-to-tube dimension? | 4-1/4 inches from the bottom edge of the cylinder head to the outside of the middle tubes. |
| Are gaskets and hardware included? | Yes. Collectors, gaskets, and hardware are included as shown in the product pictures. |
| Will these fit every vehicle with a Small Block Chevy engine? | Engine and exhaust-pattern compatibility alone does not guarantee chassis clearance. Verify available space, mounting configuration, and collector alignment before ordering. |
Fitment Note: These are described as universal block hugger headers. Confirm chassis clearance, steering and suspension clearance, cylinder-head exhaust pattern, and exhaust connection dimensions before purchase. Vehicle-specific fitment is not specified.
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