JJC
New member
Hi
I need some help with headers on my 1979 bronco 4x4, 400 cid, C6 automatic. I am in California, so my headers have to be California-approved to pass smog. I was running Sanderson shorty headers (junk) and they are not approved for California smog laws. I removed them and the only headers I found to be approved were Hedman long tube headers, part # 89216. I installed them and they fit very poorly. On the passenger side, the header is right in line with the cross-member. On the driver's side, the header comes down on the inside of the forward driveshaft (needs to be on the outside), hitting the driveshaft, and is in line with my transfer case. I called Hedman and told them about what was going on and sent them pictures. They agreed that there is a problem with these headers on my truck but had no answers on how to fix it. Has anyone else had this problem and if so, how did you fix this problem?
I need some help with headers on my 1979 bronco 4x4, 400 cid, C6 automatic. I am in California, so my headers have to be California-approved to pass smog. I was running Sanderson shorty headers (junk) and they are not approved for California smog laws. I removed them and the only headers I found to be approved were Hedman long tube headers, part # 89216. I installed them and they fit very poorly. On the passenger side, the header is right in line with the cross-member. On the driver's side, the header comes down on the inside of the forward driveshaft (needs to be on the outside), hitting the driveshaft, and is in line with my transfer case. I called Hedman and told them about what was going on and sent them pictures. They agreed that there is a problem with these headers on my truck but had no answers on how to fix it. Has anyone else had this problem and if so, how did you fix this problem?