big block headers for a 72 torino?

Anyone know a good place to find some cheapish big block headers for a 72 torino? I found a set at jegs but they were pretty pricey I was wondering if yall had any secret websites or something

Hooker 6126's fit and work quite well for me, designed to fit '72-'75 intermediates with 429/460, but do just fine on my '79.  

With using stock/factory 460 intermediate engine mounts and Hooker 6126 headers, passenger side will go right in with engine "in place", the driver's side will require engine to be lifted on that side(may even require PS gear removal). The Crites built engine mounts throw this info out the window due to their "as built" differences, using their headers with their mounts is probably your only "turn-key" option. I never really liked the idea of a slip fit collector on a street use vehicle, due to potential exhaust leaks or for me the use of a wideband and it's readings being skewed caused by those leaks(potential of course).    

I left my brake lines as factory, but fabbed up some really simple 18 ga sheet metal heat shields to protect from heat, I used self tapping tek screws to attach shields to crossmember. I also did the same type of heat shielding for the A/C's evaporator case, I melted my original evap/heater core case when breaking in the engine after being rebuilt , luckily I found an NOS case online. I also applied self adhesive heat shielding wrap to case before the metal shield was installed, what a difference in heat reduction and A/C performance. The pitman arm fits real tight to the driver's side header when turning to left hand lock, may even need a VERY slight dimple in primary tube, the pitman arm will almost do it itself. On the passenger side, the idler arm may need a bit of grinding(I had previously installed an aftermarket idler-may have been the difference from needing the clearancing), again very slightly to completely clear the steering linkage. If using Hooker 6126 on DOVE-C heads, I found header gaskets from Flatout does a great job at sealing and never had a leak, gasket #7021C. I also use 1" stainless header bolts with a small circumference stainless washer so I won't remove and or scratch header coating. IIRC, #5 or #6 primary tube's RH header bolt will need to be only 3/4" long due to tight tube radius.

Edited by aquartlow - 14-June-2018 at 12:27PM

rancheromac wrote: good info as always !