V-drive vs Jet Headers

[Towndrunk]

What is the difference in a set of BBC Basett v-drive headers and jet headers? They look the same and I was told I can use jet headers on my v-drive. Is this correct?
Thx
TD

[mickeyfinn]

Just don't put twisties on your V-drive. :rollside: Pipes may have a different angle since theengines mount differently.

[Towndrunk]

Just don't put twisties on your V-drive. :rollside: Pipes may have a different angle since theengines mount differently.
These are the ones I have in mind.

[mickeyfinn]

Oh no! Say it isn't so!....j/k....angle could be a problem.May not clear your transom, or maybe tooclose fot comfort. If it gets you on the water, bolt em up and see if they work.

[Bobby Knight]

The jet headers will clear on v drive. The angle will be pointing up since v drive mounts are close to flat, and jets angle down towards the transom. They look better with an almost level style (vdrive headers) imo

[dmontzsta]

If you think about it, the bellhousing on a jet is at the rear and the motor is pitched down a little to clear and their headers are designed that way. So with a V-Drive all you have to do is keep that in mind and it should tell you what direction they are going to be \ :)

[QuickJet]

Just don't put twisties on your V-drive. :rollside: Pipes may have a different angle since theengines mount differently.
Hey,........ what's wrong with twisties on a V-drive?

[Kindsvater Flat]

3 Bassetts and mine are Sanderson. One set doesn't run water. Can you guess which one?
http://www.schoutenranch.com/miscboat/boatheaders.jpg

[Kindsvater Flat]

Look at mine, Sanderson, vs the Aquacraft in front of mine. Headers unknown on that one.
http://www.schoutenranch.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/54.jpg

[Towndrunk]

So are you guys saying that jet headers would look funny on my v-drive but they will work?

[GofastRacer]

Ron, those are v-drive headers, note the angle of the the collector and the flange are just about the same. The motor in a jet is on severe angle compared to a v-drive and is the opposite to a v-drive, so if you use jet headers on a v-drive the collectors stick way up in the air, and they don't look funny they look like dog shit!..
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14416

[Towndrunk]

So are you guys saying that jet headers would look funny on my v-drive but they will work?

[Bobby Knight]

Yes............................................... ..............................

[GofastRacer]

Hey,........ what's wrong with twisties on a V-drive?
Nothing they look great!.. :cool: :)

[GofastRacer]

These are the ones I have in mind.
Buy em!..

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

So are you guys saying that jet headers would look funny on my v-drive but they will work?
These are jet headers on v-drives...
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/10001/Header%20pics%20004.jpg
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/10001/Header%20pics%20003.jpg
Below photo by Tom Timm at spect8foto
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_5193_ps89.jpg

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Ron, those are v-drive headers, note the angle of the the collector and the flange are just about the same. The motor in a jet is on severe angle compared to a v-drive and is the opposite to a v-drive, so if you use jet headers on a v-drive the collectors stick way up in the air, and they don't look funny they look like dog shit!..
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14416
I agree with Art, these look like v-drive headers! :cool:

[dmontzsta]

I agree with Art, these look like v-drive headers! :cool:
yeah, they are. I have my eye on them too. ebay.
:)

[Towndrunk]

Yes, I need a set pretty bad. Mine are all rusted and look like dog doo doo.
Art, what about the Eagle rotating assembly?

[pebo]

I have some Rewarder BBC chrome but blued V drive headers (with lines) i might let go for a price. :)

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

I run jet headers on my jet and they dont have alot of angle on them. The pic bleow looks lame :yuk: Those aim up alot more than a normal jet header...
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/10001/Header%20pics%20003.jpg

[Carnivalride]

What is the difference in a set of BBC Basett v-drive headers and jet headers? They look the same and I was told I can use jet headers on my v-drive. Is this correct?
Thx
TD
TD,
The main difference is just the angle, jet headers will work on a v-drive and depending on the brand, style and your engine angle will determine how far up they will be. I've attached a picture of my boat with Bassett twisty jetboat headers.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14434

[MAXIMUS]

Also should be mentioned that jet headers are faster than the v-drive counter parts... :D

[GofastRacer]

Art, what about the Eagle rotating assembly?
Good package for the price!..

[GofastRacer]

Also should be mentioned that jet headers are faster than the v-drive counter parts... :D
Right!.. :D :D

[Towndrunk]

TD,
The main difference is just the angle, jet headers will work on a v-drive and depending on the brand, style and your engine angle will determine how far up they will be. I've attached a picture of my boat with Bassett twisty jetboat headers.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14434
Those look good to me.

[Towndrunk]

Good package for the price!..
You were going to give me someone to call?? Also I noticed that the 750 hp package has a cast crank?

[GofastRacer]

You were going to give me someone to call?? Also I noticed that the 750 hp package has a cast crank?
Here's one source, what cast cranks????...
Rotators! (http://www.shafiroff.com/rotators/454ra.asp)

[MAXIMUS]

Right!.. :D :D
don't start... :notam:

[GofastRacer]

don't start... :notam:
Never happen!.. :D :D

[daddy b]

Basset jet headers tip up the least in my experience, but I like the angled Bassett jet boat header in the flat bottom, looks cool, racey, similar angle to the valve covers, scoop,wing he he hee.
Level is always good, pointed down is yucky, but what I really dig is this Cut off set of Bassett chrome large diameter twisties, on my vintage 68.

[ssmike]

[QUOTE=V-DRIVE VIDEO]These are jet headers on v-drives...
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/10001/Header%20pics%20004.jpg
These are NOT jet boat headers.....They are cut down Rewarder v-drive jobbers......
They do have more angle than the V-drive bassets, BTW

[bigheavyd2]

Jet boat headers have a 13 degree angel on them, that all I run on my boats I hate the look of v- drives headers on a v-drive they hug the trans to much

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

[QUOTE=V-DRIVE VIDEO]These are jet headers on v-drives...
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/10001/Header%20pics%20004.jpg
These are NOT jet boat headers.....They are cut down Rewarder v-drive jobbers......
They do have more angle than the V-drive bassets, BTW
So sue me! :yuk: :)

[dmontzsta]

So sue me! :yuk: :)
Thats the wrong thing to tell him! :D
BTW: That boat is bad ass.

[DetroitJim]

When I bought by Bassett twisties, I asked about the difference. I was told that V-drive headers are 2 degrees down angle and jet headers are 6 degrees up angle on the collectors. The pipes themselves are the same for a standard stock item header. They will make them any way you want, same price. I like the twisties except they tucked in fairly low and it was kinda hard to mess around with anything inside the transom with out hitting your head!