{"product_id":"black-block-hugger-headers-sbc","title":"Black Block Hugger Headers – SBC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertified Automotive Experts Black Aluminized Thermal Barrier Coated Block Hugger Headers – Gen 1 Small Block Chevy SBC 265–400 V8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBuilt for tight-clearance installations and classic hot rod builds, these center-dump block hugger headers are purpose-engineered for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGen 1 SBC 265 283 302 305 327 350 400 engines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003evehicles manufactured through 1959\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Designed to tuck tightly against the block and sit above the frame rails, they are ideal for traditional hot rods, Tri-Five Chevys (1955–1957), early Chevy\/GMC trucks (1955–1959), and other pre-1960 applications with front engine mounts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConstructed from heavy-duty steel with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eblack aluminized thermal barrier coating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, these headers provide excellent heat resistance, corrosion protection, and long-lasting durability. The set includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eupgraded copper\/fiber gaskets, 3-bolt collectors, and mounting hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e for a secure installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatible Applications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1923–1949 street rods with SBC swaps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1955–1957 Chevrolet full-size cars (Bel Air, 210, Nomad) with front engine mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1955–1959 Chevy\/GMC trucks (Task Force series)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1959 and older kit cars or custom builds with front or custom mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot Compatible With:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGM side-mount engines (1958 and newer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAny Year GM clamshell-style mounts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVehicles manufactured after 1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAngle-plug cylinder heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrames with crossmembers under center exhaust ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVehicles with steering boxes directly beside the collector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStyle: Center-dump shorty block hugger headers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrimary Tubes: 1-5\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCollectors: 2-1\/2\" inlet \/ 2\" outlet, 3-bolt design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlanges: 3\/8\" thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaterial\/Finish: Steel with black aluminized thermal barrier coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIncludes upgraded copper\/fiber gaskets, collectors, and hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e These headers are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enot listed for use on vehicles manufactured after 1959\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. They are dimensionally specific to pre-1960 SBC installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Certified Automotive Experts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52281735184706,"sku":"GW-CH-EH-015-B","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/4664\/2498\/files\/af0a4962-4966-4feb-9dfc-153b22dbc4a1.jpg?v=1773543996","url":"https:\/\/certifiedautomotiveexperts.com\/products\/black-block-hugger-headers-sbc","provider":"Certified Automotive Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}