[rcrta]

gearbanger. Where in Sevierville are they located?I dont live to far from there.I had mine done at Airborn in Denver NC.They look good but alot more expensive to have done.

[78T/a]

Whats it take to get them? Who do i gotta call? My project is behind now because Im waiting for mine

[Ducks Goat]

Try waiting almost 7yrs.

[aronhk_md]

78T/a........will send you a PM in a few

[aronhk_md]

These are made by Ron Watt of Tribal Tubes. This isnt a "for sale" thread, so please look for that in the performance classifieds. This is just for pics, info and any questions you might have. What you see is the prototype for the 2" primary headers. As with all his other headers they tuck nice and tight, have generous radiused bends and dont need to be bent up to fit. Flanges are also straight and true.

In this case, the drivers side (pictured) was the real bear due to steering components, etc. BUT...he was able to make all the primary tubes within 1 inch length of each other. Performance should be awesome and looking forward to dyno results at some point.

So......pictured are the 2" primary, 2 1/4" secondaries with 3.5" collectors. But the 1 3/4" primary sets with 2" secondaries and 3" collectors will be built on the same jigs.

Keep in mind that its all tack welded in the pics for a reason. The prototype has to be disassembled to reproduce each piece. More pics will follow as assembly occurs on production sets, and then you can count on the usual combination of nice mig and tig welds all his headers have.

They do look cool though dont they? lol. Yes, they are available in o-port and d-port.

Regarding fitment...the engine will have to be jacked up on the drivers side with the mount bolt removed and starter out to put the header in from below. These can ONLY be used with a mini-starter. My guess is if you need 2" headers you already have one. But the 1 3/4" set will also need one. Passenger's side is a breeze to install.

The first two sets are old orders being built as the jigs are being made. Roadrage David and Arrowem

[arrowem]

Ooooooooooo I saw my name! I think I just peed myself

[aronhk_md]

LOL...careful now! Its still going to take a little time while the jig is being made, copies of the pieces and then the same header gets built in 1 3/4" reverse engineered. Unless of course you change your mind and want 2" too. lol. Either way the 1 3/4" will follow.

[ClassicDriverMan]

Any chance to get an update?

[gearbanger]

Originally Posted by rcrta

gearbanger. Where in Sevierville are they located?I dont live to far from there.I had mine done at Airborn in Denver NC.They look good but alot more expensive to have done.

Hey rcta, sorry I just saw this post. I have used airborne too, they did a great job.

Call Mike at M&R performance coatings, he'll give you directions. 865-933-1478. Or mapquest it at 3845 Hickman Road, Kodak, TN 37764

[rcrta]

Hey thanks.Yea mine from Airborn look great.Hope they hold up.On my next set I'll give M&R a call.Thanks again

[ClassicDriverMan]

Just spoke to Aron. He wanted me to know about this posting. I was unaware. I am also a First Gen guy. So I am happy to see something happening.

Not sure how many other First Gen guys ordered headers. I believe I am number three behind Roadrage David and Arrowem. Maybe others. Not sure.

Just for the record - bought and paid for:

First (1st) Gen Firebird - 1969, 1 3/4 Primary, D Port, 3in round collector, no coating, 3in to 3in slip fit reducers, tabs packed with headers.

Happy to see these pictures. Sending updates is the best way to create more business and keep all of us in the loop.

Keep the updates coming

[frankyboy455]

Any idea how long to get 1 3/4 & 3" collector D-ports ?

[bonneville Joe]

I talked to Ron on the phone a few weeks ago and he told me about these. After actually seeing them, all I can say is wow. Great job. I've been wanting to build a 1st gen lately mainly based on the idea of all of the suspension pieces available in the aftermarket, and now seeing these I really really want to build one.

[roadrage david]

OOHHH My GOD i could not even go tru the reading part witout taking a peak . dang i feel like brake dancing hahahhahahahahhahahahahhahahahaha, finaly they are in the works. and they alredy look like a work of art!!!!!!!!!!!!! these babbies wil be bolted on a ecsotic All pontiac alu II engine build bij jim Lehart(cvms) everyting including the headers wil be BLACK. road racing this 7300 rpm 4 inch stroke 475ci is going to be sweet with these boys bolted on the engine.............. I must admit i had a momend of weakness some time ago about getting them at all . But i have always suport Ron . and ups to aron for helping out lots of people in getting ther headers.. keep up the good work guys...

[ClassicDriverMan]

Is there any news on the First Gen Firebird headers? Has anyone gotten headers lately?

[ClassicDriverMan]

Any word about headers going out to customers? Anyone received their headers in recent months?

[aronhk_md]

Yes, they are.....things slowed while waiting for more tubing, but he's still working. Yours are being worked on now, but he is also working several others at the same time.

[floffy]

Just talked to Ron and ordered second gen 2 "primaries round ports.

[crustysarge]

Yep, Ron still has my money and I have no headers, nothing changed on that.

[ClassicDriverMan]

Just for the record:

I purchase a set of First Gen FB, D port, 1 3/4in primary, 3in round slip fit collectors, no coating, 3in to 3in round reducers, tabs to be shipped loose with headers. I made this purchase on March 27, 2012. I paid through PayPal and ordered directly from Ron. He told me that it would take 3-4 weeks plus/minus 2 weeks.

After a few phone conversations with Aron along the way I was assured that my headers along with the other guys who wanted First Gen FB headers were in the works.

It is now over three months and still nothing.

Has anyone received headers of any type from Ron in the last few months? If so, please post how long it took from order date to receiving them. Perhaps I am just talking to myself. I knew the risks going in and am prepared for it. I was hoping that my order would also help others get their headers along the way.

So has my order helped? Or have I just joined the ranks of the rest of us simply waiting until the end of time?

This is the other thread about Ron's headers:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=700479

Please post on this thread or the other so the rest of us can find out.


Thanks