| Thorely Headers [message #369697] |
Thu, 19 May 2022 07:02  |
Bruce Hart
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I was given a set of Thorley headers for a 455 engine. One header has a crack in it 5 inches long. Can this be welded up satisfactory?
Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
1977 28' Kingsley
La Grange, Wyoming
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| Re: Thorely Headers [message #369702 is a reply to message #369697] |
Thu, 19 May 2022 15:21  |
mghamms
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Anything can be fixes. If you can weld go for it. If not see what a welder costs.
1977 Kingsley 455 as stock as it gets except lots of Ragusa parts
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| Re: Thorely Headers [message #369714 is a reply to message #369697] |
Thu, 19 May 2022 20:55 |
Scott Nutter
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Seems to me that about 10years ago there was conversation about the Thorley headers quality going down hill. I think that the header that was recommended were “Doug’s headers”. Correct me if I’m wrong.
Scott.
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: Thorely Headers [message #369717 is a reply to message #369714] |
Thu, 19 May 2022 23:40 |
dsmithy
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Scott,
I'm confused. (normal)
I got Thorley headers in 1996 and what I bought were "Doug Thorley" headers. Torqued them once and forgot about them.
So what's with "Doug's" headers?
Douglas & Virginia Smith,
dsmithy18 at gmail,
Lincoln Nebraska,
’73 “Sequoia” since ‘95: "Wanabizo";
Quadrabag/6 wheel disks/3:70 final/Paterson QuadraJet/Thorley’s/Alloy wheels/Sundry other
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| Re: Thorely Headers [message #369720 is a reply to message #369697] |
Fri, 20 May 2022 09:14 |
Scott Nutter
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I’m trying to do this from memory, so don’t beat up the messenger!! I believe Doug and his wife got a divorce, and the company was sold. The new owners labeled the headers “Doug Thorley Headers”. Then after that Doug Thorley started making headers specifically for motorhomes, GMC’s included. Those headers are labeled “Doug’s”. I don’t remember if the complaints on the “Doug Thorley Headers” were with quality or fit. But didn’t this thread start with a split pipe? Personally I like “Doug’s” the most.
Scott.
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: Thorely Headers [message #369721 is a reply to message #369720] |
Fri, 20 May 2022 09:23 |
habbyguy
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My coach ('78, 403ci) got a set of Doug Thorley headers in 1997, and FWIW they're still perfect. I did have to install a new gasket, but that's not because of anything wrong with the header.
Mark Hickey
Mesa, AZ
1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: Thorely Headers [message #369723 is a reply to message #369697] |
Fri, 20 May 2022 10:03 |
Scott Nutter
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I know many people who are running “Doug Thorley Headers” and they all love them with no complaints. Anyone remember Hooker and/or Headman headers with Thrush mufflers! Or was that more of a west coast thing?
Scott
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: Thorely Headers [message #369724 is a reply to message #369697] |
Fri, 20 May 2022 11:56 |
JohnL455
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Thrush were in the Midwest too. A cheap “throw it on for now” option. Great logo though.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: Thorely Headers [message #369727 is a reply to message #369697] |
Fri, 20 May 2022 13:03 |
Tom Katzenberger
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I remember installing hooker headers and side pipes on my 71 corvette. It was East coast as will.
Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
Kingsville, Maryland,
1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition
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| Re: Thorely Headers [message #369732 is a reply to message #369727] |
Sat, 21 May 2022 00:17 |
dsmithy
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If I'm not mistaken, I bought a "Hookers Headers" expansion chamber exhaust for my 250 Yamaha which I (amature) motocrossed with. "New American Torture" was the comment from anyone on the track behind me. 250CC... 450CI-- they're all racers (ahem) more or less.
Douglas & Virginia Smith,
dsmithy18 at gmail,
Lincoln Nebraska,
’73 “Sequoia” since ‘95: "Wanabizo";
Quadrabag/6 wheel disks/3:70 final/Paterson QuadraJet/Thorley’s/Alloy wheels/Sundry other
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| Re: Thorely Headers [message #369734 is a reply to message #369697] |
Sat, 21 May 2022 09:01 |
Scott Nutter
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All good memories! Yes, I do believe that hooker made a header for the dirt bikes also. I wanted a green and silver Honda Elsinore in the worst way for dessert riding when I was a kid. I think Steve McQueen rode one.
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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