Custom Headers

agony · 23-06-2006, 09:37 AM

Looking for a good builder of custom headers.

Any one with previous headers they have had built and are really happy with the work and the end results they achived please let me know who it was that built them and where they are located, and if possible a rough price they charged you. ( photos too would be really good but that might be pushing it a bit )

Looking for a set of headers that work and not a set that are there only for there looks.

Thanks.

Zephyr · 23-06-2006, 09:39 AM

Speak to Barney at Hallam Performance and exhaust.

9702 3030

I wouldn't go to anyone else.

EDManual · 23-06-2006, 11:34 PM

I found that you can get anyone to do something that looks good, and they say it will work and give you more power, but! They wont prove it. They do this for 500 or 700 for simple extractors, but for a real nice custom mandrel bent tuned lenth exhaust system built for your engine in stainless steel you are up for more like $3000

ratter · 24-06-2006, 06:52 AM

I second the vote for Barney

He made a set of 2" primary all equal length extractors to fit my 460 into my ZC Fairlane. It picked up another 500 rpm compared to the tri y's I had in there originally.

**Sorted** · 24-06-2006, 08:50 PM

Headers that Tony Made !!

agony · 29-06-2006, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DRHEMI

Headers that Tony Made !!

How is Tony and where does he work?

What are those headers on? looks fairly radical!

Dean · 29-06-2006, 09:43 AM

Hey Brett,
Give "Pro Pipes" a call, he does a very good job. Unfortunately I dont have his number. But the work on his Panel Van is really good.

Dean.

buickman · 01-07-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DRHEMI

Headers that Tony Made !!

Is that a Chrysler 383 or 440 BB mtr?

brenx · 29-06-2006, 01:44 PM

Barney is booked out for the next 4 weeks. My cars booked in for the 19th July for custom extractors. My cars no 4 :( At this point in time he's doing them between other exhaust work jobs (extractor back systems). From what I witnessed he's taking 1 to 1.5 weeks to complete a set which for me is a suitable time frame.

nb..He did tell me there is a pretty good chance I'll be in there 1 week early

agony · 01-07-2006, 10:12 AM

Yes Brenx I spoke to Barney and he said it wouldnt be a problem most likely I would have to wait a couple of weeks but should be done by the end of July, the thing is I wish to see what some of his work is like and some feedback from customers not just what he says. If im going to trust him with my car and believe that what I ask for is going to be done I need to know what he is like.

**Falcon Coupe** · 01-07-2006, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by agony

Yes Brenx I spoke to Barney and he said it wouldnt be a problem most likely I would have to wait a couple of weeks but should be done by the end of July, the thing is I wish to see what some of his work is like and some feedback from customers not just what he says. If im going to trust him with my car and believe that what I ask for is going to be done I need to know what he is like.

Barney is well known around hotrod circles, his work is a very high standard.
I believe he is doing a 32' atm.

brenx · 01-07-2006, 11:31 AM

Take a look @ Ratters ZC I think it is. Barney built those.

agony · 01-07-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by brenx

Take a look @ Ratters ZC I think it is. Barney built those.

Any idea Brenx where there are any pics of it?

brenx · 01-07-2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by agony

Any idea Brenx where there are any pics of it?

PM Ratter. I'm sure he'll be happy to give you a peek @ his ZC. The car has been featured in a mag before. It's rego is TUFFZC.

agony · 01-07-2006, 12:01 PM

Thanks Brenx, has anyone on here ever used Richard from Rowville exhaust, if so any comments.

What sort of money is Barney charging you Brenx and what is he doing?

blownba · 28-07-2006, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by agony

Thanks Brenx, has anyone on here ever used Richard from Rowville exhaust, if so any comments.

What sort of money is Barney charging you Brenx and what is he doing?

I know richard and have seen his work plenty of times unfortunatly I have never used him on my own cars but I know the quality of his work is quite high.

brenx · 01-07-2006, 12:09 PM

Mine will be around $1000 mark. I just having a set of pipes built to the spec of the pipes that produced the most power on the dyno @ Pavtek. Mine will have 4-1's with 1 7/8" primaries with a 3.5" collector. I'm undecided on whether I want them HPC or Jethot coated as yet. Can't jusify spending money on something you can't sell later on due to the nature of the custom work.

agony · 01-07-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by brenx

Mine will be around $1000 mark. I just having a set of pipes built to the spec of the pipes that produced the most power on the dyno @ Pavtek. Mine will have 4-1's with 1 7/8" primaries with a 3.5" collector.

Yes mine sound fairly similar but we require the primaries to be 32" long and secondaries 15" long and all this has to run within chassis rails with nothing going any lower as the car is very low and nothing can hang down. So alot of time and effort will have to go into building these pipes. Barney said to me about $1500-$1800 including header plates, which talking to a few others said didnt seem to bad.

fat289 · 01-07-2006, 01:54 PM

Give Wayne Ingram a call in Wagga
www.ingramsauto.com.au

He just had a set built for his 32 with 350 chev-2" prim's into single 3"

He can put you in touch with the guy who did them ( very tidy tucked up out of harms way )

agony · 01-07-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fat289

Give Wayne Ingram a call in Wagga
www.ingramsauto.com.au

He just had a set built for his 32 with 350 chev-2" prim's into single 3"

He can put you in touch with the guy who did them ( very tidy tucked up out of harms way )

Thanks mate that sounds good but I am in Victoria SE suburbs so I dont think Wagga is a choice.

ratter · 01-07-2006, 03:43 PM

Agony,
My ZC is in my workshop in frankston, if you want to look one day feel free to give me a call and come down

Mick
Pit Lane Performance
9783 8122

agony · 01-07-2006, 03:59 PM

Thanks ratter, will see if im down that way at all and will give you a ring

ratter · 01-07-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by agony

Thanks ratter, will see if im down that way at all and will give you a ring

No Probs

agony · 01-07-2006, 04:11 PM

Ok thanks for that info Nick, it might be worth dropping past his workshop and having a look.

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brenx · 01-07-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by agony

Ok thanks for that info Nick, it might be worth dropping past his workshop and having a look.

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It's usually the best option. In 5 or so years I've only been able to catch him via the phone for no more than 6 occasions.

They need a receptionist.

[edit]Those pipes look good. From what I've seen of Barney's work they should be equal or if not better than what you've pictured. I feel your pain in selecting a builder. I chose Barney due to the quality of the work I've seen him put out. The only reason I wouldn't have used him for mine would have been if the completion time was crappy.

agony · 01-07-2006, 04:29 PM

just looking for some positive comments and some pics of headers that others have had done as I have been burnt before and not wishing to have to have them redone if they dont work. These pipes werent the best looking and have a few tight bends in them.

**Falcon Coupe** · 01-07-2006, 05:01 PM

I reckon number 5 cylinder pipe looks daggy, it's out of shape.
Would look much better HPC coated as well.

agony · 01-07-2006, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

I reckon number 5 cylinder pipe looks daggy, it's out of shape.
Would look much better HPC coated as well.

yes Nick I think all pipes look daggy and drivers side is shiit. But with motor so far back and low in the chassis rails there was no choice in it. And believe it or not the pipes are HPC coated.

**Falcon Coupe** · 01-07-2006, 05:22 PM

Is it a matt finish ? i have my custom Barney pipes in the garage with a fresh HPC coat, they shine like chrome.

agony · 01-07-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Is it a matt finish ? i have my custom barney pipes in the garage with a fresh HPC coat, they shine like chrome

C'mon then Nick get me a pic of them, thats what I want to see is someone elses work, see what Barneys stuff looks like.

Cant remember what they looked like new but not sure on what finish they are, I think it was called aluminium lustre?????