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mindseye
John Csuhany
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
(76 posts)

Registered:
11/18/2009 11:40AM

Main British Car:
1980 MGB 1962 Buick 215 cu. in.

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RV8 header suppliers
Posted by: mindseye
Date: November 25, 2009 10:36PM

Like some recommendations on places to purchase RV8 style headers for Rover 215 cu.in.?....local shop wants $980 for a set of stainless....seems a bit high


mstemp
Mike Stemp
Calgary, Canada
(223 posts)

Registered:
11/25/2009 07:18AM

Main British Car:
1980 MGB Rover 4.6L

Re: RV8 header suppliers
Posted by: mstemp
Date: November 25, 2009 11:09PM

Got my SS set years ago from MGB Hive in the UK. They were 440 GBP with a single V8 Exhaust system, $700 CDN today. Did not include the RV8 reinforcing rings or templates to cut the holes. You can now get them from D&D in the US out of mild steel and others.

[www.mgbhive.co.uk]



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/25/2009 11:14PM by mstemp.


castlesid
Kevin Jackson
Sidcup UK
(361 posts)

Registered:
11/18/2007 10:38AM

Main British Car:
1975 MGB GT Rover V8 4.35L

Re: RV8 header suppliers
Posted by: castlesid
Date: November 26, 2009 05:22AM

John,

I have the B Hive set up on my car, the quality of the welding is excellent and you can order the system for either rubber or chrome ride heights for clearance under the rear axle.

It's a very good free flowing system if a little noisy with the single rear box but excellent value for money, dont forget that for export sales you can take off the british VAT @ 15%

Don't be tempted to buy block huggers as they are restrictive and can lose you 10-15 BHP depending on engine size.

Kevin.
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mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
(1523 posts)

Registered:
10/17/2007 09:36PM

Main British Car:
1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: RV8 header suppliers
Posted by: mowog1
Date: November 26, 2009 10:35AM

I got my RV8 style in stainless from D&D.


Phillip G
Phillip Leonard
Kansas City
(395 posts)

Registered:
02/03/2008 04:12PM

Main British Car:
1992 MG RV8 Rover 3.5

Re: RV8 header suppliers
Posted by: Phillip G
Date: November 26, 2009 10:14PM

John,

I recently purchased my headers from D&D Development - for a 3.5 Rover block V8 - great fit in the RV8 chassis (same as chrome bumper B chassis).

Mark LaGrue at D&D Development is wonderful to work with and always has the best prices on the best parts.

Keep them on the track.

Phillip G


mindseye
John Csuhany
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
(76 posts)

Registered:
11/18/2009 11:40AM

Main British Car:
1980 MGB 1962 Buick 215 cu. in.

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Re: RV8 header suppliers
Posted by: mindseye
Date: November 28, 2009 12:29AM

went with the D&D ones best price and shipping, I got ridiculous quotes from some places


Simon Austin
Simon Austin
Surrey, British Columbia
(107 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 01:44AM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB V8 / 1970 MGB GT V8 project Rover 3.5 / Rover 3.5

Re: RV8 header suppliers
Posted by: Simon Austin
Date: November 28, 2009 09:27PM

Probably too late but if you want to check out these guys located near Ottawa, might be worth it:

[www.performancebritish.com]

Shipping would be cheaper and no exchange rate to deal with. These are the same headers I have on my car. The system is from Clive Wheatley in the UK.



mindseye
John Csuhany
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
(76 posts)

Registered:
11/18/2009 11:40AM

Main British Car:
1980 MGB 1962 Buick 215 cu. in.

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Re: RV8 header suppliers
Posted by: mindseye
Date: November 29, 2009 01:36AM

Thnx but i already ordered from D&D....$500 + shipping so pretty good deal, brit performance at $750 still better than most, european imports wanted $1400CA? before shipping


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