RV8 header suppliers

[mindseye]

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]

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.

http://www.mgbhive.co.uk/RV8-style-manifold--exhaust.jpg

[castlesid]

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.

[mowog1]

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

[Phillip G]

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]

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

[Simon Austin]

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

http://www.performancebritish.com/proddetail.php?prod=RV8

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]

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