Sanderson Headers CC3-158-SEC Small Block Chevy Header Set

Sanderson Headers CC3-158-SEC The CC3-158 is a compact header with a swept back collector to fit 1970-92 Chevrolet Camaro and 1955-up Chevy Trucks using the small block Chevrolet engine. The height from the port centerline to the end of the collector flange is less than 5.0".

The CC3-158 also fits a variety of full size Chevrolet and Ford/Mercury engine conversion applications. Please compare the dimensions of the header and images for fit on your vehicle.

Featuring a 15 degree collector angle on the driver's side and a 5 degree angle on the passenger side, the CC3-158 header offers ample room around cross member and starters. A good choice for street rod applications with the Camaro front subframe. On certain truck applications you may need to modify air conditioning brackets, alternator brackets, or motor mounts, depending on the year of the truck as well as engine and transmission combination used. Comes with all hardware necessary for installation.

Available for angle plug and D-port cylinder head applications

SPECIFICATIONS:


Engine : Small Block Chevy 265-400
Primary Tube Diameter : 1-5/8"
Collector Diameter : 2½"
Weight : 15 LBS / 6.8 KGS

 

FEATURES:

16-Gauge Primary and Collector Tube Thickness

3/8" Thick Flange

Patented Flange Design Requires NO Gaskets

Tightest Fitting Header Available Anywhere!

Made in the USA

 

INCLUDES: 

Header Bolt Set

Collector Reducer Set

 

OPTIONS:



    Our Aluminized Ceramic Coating is available and RECOMMENDED on all Sanderson Headers. We apply a multi-layer inside and outside silver ceramic coating in-house to meet our high standards of quality, and polish the coated header to a high luster. This coating provides aerospace and military technology to your vehicle to control the heat in your engine bay, improve cylinder scavenging of exhaust gases, and increase the longevity of your header investment. (read more here)
    You can select Thermal Ceramic Coating below, and the header price and part number will be automatically updated.
    Copper Collector Gaskets are recommended for all Sanderson headers
    Sanderson Headers do not include collector bolts due to our customers' wide range of preference. We do offer a collector bolt set that features Grade 8 Bolts with Locking Nuts

NOTES:

    This header offers 1-5/8" primary tubes, which is good for performance applications of 350-425HP. For stock or lower horsepower applications we offer this header with 1½" primary tube sizes, Order #CC3.
    Sanderson 5-yr Warranty. The Patented Leak-Free Design that Sanderson Headers offer you is the only leak-free flange design on the market ... Do Not Attempt To Use Flange Gaskets! The raised flange on the Sanderson Headers will buckle the gasket during tightening and actually cause a leak!
    Sanderson Headers are NOT emissions legal on pollution-controlled motor vehicles. It is the purchaser's responsibility to verify local regulations for compliance.
    Wrapping your Sanderson Headers with ANY thermal tape voids your header warranty. The best thermal protection for your headers is our Aluminized Ceramic Coating that is available for every Sanderson Header.

What is a D-Port?

We often see confusion in what is considered a D-Port cylinder head for small block Chevrolet engine applications. The problem originates in the technical understanding of what constitutes a true D-PORT versus a D-shape. The D-Port roof extends well above the centerline of the exhaust port, whereas the D-shaped port fits nicely inside what is deemed a standard port dimension. As shown in the graphic below, the d-shape easily fits within the common round or square port flange opening.

Where other header manufacturers use a typical flat header flange and gasket for sealing, the patented raised flange design of the Sanderson Headers requires different flanges for different small block Chevy exhaust port shapes. Other header flanges will often block the top of the exhaust port on D-port heads. When using a Sanderson D-Port flange the port is not blocked. However, using the wrong flange with a Sanderson header may expose open areas that will not seal, creating an exhaust leak.

Examples:

1. Using a D-port flange on a common GM head (standard round, square, or D-shaped port), the header port flange open is larger (taller opening) than the sealing area around the exhaust port (additional details below, comparing two BRODIX Track 1® cylinder heads)
2. Using a standard Sanderson header flange on a D-port cylinder head has a similar problem, where the cylinder head exhaust port opening may extend above the raised flange sealing area, again creating the possibility of an exhaust leak.

Here is an example of a small block Chevrolet D-port cylinder head that requires the Sanderson D-Port header flange.

WARRANTY:



Limited 5-Year

DIMENSIONS:

When sitting in driver's seat and engine in front of you, the LEFT header would be the Driver's Side on LH drive vehicles; coincidently, means the RIGHT header is on the passenger side. See the detail image above left that describes engine sides.