[Laneco]

Glen,

I've used HEDMAN headers on a couple of vehicles now. I used the shorties on an 87 G-body. I'm guessing you have a similar year Elky as you have a 305. Good fit and quality. I buy only the coated headers. The coating is thinner than the coating we have had applied locally but it does seem to do the job. Our local company who does this puts down a great deep layer. They've done ram horn manifolds for me as well. Definately worth considering if you have a good local coating shop.

The HEDMAN headers are available with a ball/socket at the collector end. I really like this for a street car as it seems to eliminate leaks. The other option (in my opinion) is straight flange with a bit of flex to join the headers to the under body exhaust system. Your car has a fair amount of chassis flex so a little fore thought in this area will save you some aggravation down the road.

For a DD, look into ram horn manifolds. Make sure they'll clear your steering, etc., but for a DD, they beat headers hands down. Especially ceramic coated.
angela