[Johnny406]

Add me to the list. I have plenty of time...

[fdowdy]

I'm delighted with the suspension pieces I bought from you, and the good information you've given me over the phone. If you ever develop these for a D-port, I'll send you the money in a second.

[Tom Vaught]

Ken,

You have my number, please call me asap.

Tom V.

[jimmy daniel]

I know Ken and the newbies won't find a finer man to deal with. That is a GOOD looking set of headers. I had never seen that exact header before.

[DAVE RIBEIRO]

Question for you guys, how do they compare to hookers(4-tube) as far as performance? Better,worse or the same..The reason I ask, the local roundy/roundy guys swear they are better and make more HP and torque.. Also what do we know about merge type collectors ? Interest is Dragracing only ??? Thanks, and didn't mean to steal the post.. Dave...1033/stock(RV-455)

[BobC]

I would like a pair of coated round port Tri-y's for my 4-speed '71 TA. The car sits low and the Hooker Super Comps currently installed don't have enough ground clearance. They clear everything else though including the steering lock linkage. They're going to be for sale if anyone is interested.

[Jack Gifford]

Originally Posted by fdowdy

... If you ever develop these for a D-port...

I doubt this will help anybody, but looking at the Tri-Y pictures reminded me that Hedman once made Pontiac headers almost like that- think I bought them in '64- maybe watch for them at swap meets? The 'primary' lengths were about the same as the H-O but only 1 5/8" diameter. The Y's weren't as smooth, and I don't remember the 'secondary' pipes being that long- hard for me to picture their original form now, since I eliminated the 'secondaries' altogether and had short collectors going straight down (don't ask!).

[amcmike]

Originally Posted by KEN CROCIE

How much demand is there for Tri-Ys?? If I were to make them again, I would need some qty orders to start. I need to commit to 100 sets to start. And Since a lot of the newbies don't know me, we could set up an escrow acct for the deposits. They would be made exactly as My originals. 1-3/4" primaries, 2-1/8"(??) secondaries,2-1/2" no flange collectors. Fitment is round port 64-77 A bodies,75-77 X bodies, 69-77 GP and 70-81 F bodies. Please-no discussion about tube size-length-etc. There are a zillion posts in the archives on this subject.

I guess the first gens are left out. Oopps, no D-ports anyways. Double bummer.

[Tom Vaught]

First Gens can use a very good cast Big car type header if you
really want tri-Ys.

Tom V.

[TransAm525]

Any plans to make a D-port version? I'm going to need a set of D-port headers for my 78 Trans Am when I overhaul the exhaust system.

[b-man]

Originally Posted by TransAm525

Any plans to make a D-port version? I'm going to need a set of D-port headers for my 78 Trans Am when I overhaul the exhaust system.

.....as these Tri-Y headers were made in round-port version only.

Quote from post #7 by Ken: "They would be made exactly as My originals. 1-3/4" primaries, 2-1/8"(??) secondaries,2-1/2" no flange collectors. Fitment is round port 64-77 A bodies,75-77 X bodies, 69-77 GP and 70-81 F bodies".

I can't speak for Ken, but the tooling for these headers are for the round-port heads and I doubt you'll see a D-port version.

I hope I'm wrong, but I doubt it.

[TransAm525]

Bummer. I have been following every post regarding these headers since they were introduced with hopes of buying them once production was finalized. Now that I'm ready to replace my exhaust system I would really like a pair to fit my 6X heads. I hope he'll consider a D-port version.

[JC455]

You can always get a set of 3/8" thick flanges made w/ a D-port pattern. Then cut the pipes aways from the O-ports and reweld/shape the tubes.
Just an option....

[vtxman]

I will take a set for my 79 TA w/Edelbrocks.

I still have a rusty set of the H.O. D-port Tri Y's. I would definitely by a couple of sets of those if they ever came in production. I would swap out my old rusty ones and put one on the shelf.

[Larry Navarro]

As far as 'birds go, I believe there is more demand for D-ports than O-ports.
There's alot more D-port heads in those 2nd gen cars and they had a LONG run from 70-79......$$$$.

[Robert Williams]

Just checking one of my old H/O catalogs.

Ken sold a d-port tri-y header part number HR-98 and these fit the 70-81 birds.

After the d-ports were out he came out with the o-port tri-y headers part number HR-64, these were designed for the 64-72 GTO/Tempest and 70-81 birds.

The last price sheet i have from H/O racing dated July 94 shows both sets of headers at $349.50 a pair painted.

[Donovan]

Originally Posted by Tom Vaught

First Gens can use a very good cast Big car type header if you
really want tri-Ys.

Tom V.

Which ones are you referring to? The aluminum repros at ramairrestoration? I would love to know more.

[Larry Navarro]

Originally Posted by Robert Williams

The last price sheet i have from H/O racing dated July 94 shows both sets of headers at $349.50 a pair painted.

Yep....that's what I paid for mine.

[KEN CROCIE]

Well friends--we are up to 7 confirmed orders. This doesn't look good. My headder builder needs me to plunk down a contract and money for 100 sets of headers.This is why I am asking for confirmed sales of 50 sets. Some folks have expressed interest in the D-Port-HR98 version. I don't know if the fixtures still exist for the D ports but the requirement for ordering would be the same. So- D port 70-81 F-Body owners-how many want them. I'll check Mon. about the fixtures.

[Ron]

Ken Crocie....give me a call on my cell phone....626-826-8736

Ron Hildreth