im sure this topic has been thrown around a few times but i need advice on what headers fit well for a 68 firebird. anyone have experience with a good fitting set, or bad, they would like to share? I know theres several brands that perform well but I also need a set that has good fit.

plus, anyone have advice on what starter fits well with the headers?

Pontiac 400
TH400 auto trans
power steering
power brakes

thanks!!

Stock LBM's all the way.

Stock starter to boot!

If I had to do it again, I'd just get the factory long branch manifolds as mentioned. They're a little expensive, but are comparable to what you'd pay for a good set of tuned ceramic coated headers. I think it was Jim Hand that did a header comparison test and found the LBM performed close to or as good as a tuned header.

I have a 69 400 with Hedman Headers [mid-grade] and they perform well but I have to be careful when traversing a speed bump. They route the left tube lower to provide more starter clearance.

Both Hooker super-comp and Doug's headers are considered top brands and as expected, the most expensive.

awesome thanks

Doug's Headers here. Pricey but they fit the engine compartment well and tuck up under the floor completely (they do not hang lower that the subframe). No clearance problems with steering, suspension, or the oil filter. I had heard enough over the years not to even consider an OEM starter motor so I can't speak to that clearance issue. I have a high-torque mini-starter.

With the ceramic coating they look like automotive eye-candy too.