In a past issue, I explained my personal plight with off-the-shelf header fitment. I’m sure some of you share or have shared in the past some of my frustrations with pipes that hit various “objects” inside the engine compartment (and maybe beyond). We looked at several options available, and those are semi-custom and custom headers. In my case, I stepped … Read More
TOTALLY TUBULAR – 1 When Shelf Headers Don’t Fit
In some car builds, the time comes when you realize there is no way on earth a stock, off-the-shelf header is going to fit. Sure, some can be persuaded to fit by way of modifications (hammer, bigger hammer, moving pipes, etc.), but there are many instances where that won’t even help. Or, the cost of the mods (moving pipes) is … Read More
Rekindling a Race-Legacy: The Unbreakable Bond Between Lemons Headers and Tony Foti Revives the LAPD Racing Team
The heart of the American car culture can be found in the roar of engines and the deep bonds that form between petrolheads, engineers, and their finely tuned machines. One such relationship, steeped in passion and camaraderie, exists between Lemons Headers and Tony Foti. Two names, synonymous with high-speed pursuits and roaring exhausts, are once again joining forces to revive … Read More
Lemons Headers at Famoso March Meet
This past week was a fantastic time at the Bakersfield March Meet as Lemons Headers California Hustler made its 2023 debut appearance. Don Nelson’s team put together a great performance in the preliminary races running a 5.75 at 258 mph. The Lemons Headers team were there in support and were pumped to see so many racers running Lemons Headers at … Read More
Hiring: Tack Welder/Fabricator
Based in Paso Robles, Lemons Headers is the leading manufacturer for custom drag race and high performance exhaust. We are looking to add fabricators, Tack welders, TIG welders & skilled craftsmen to our team. Must be able to: Tack weld 16/18 guage mild & stainless steel Use tools to make precise measurements to ensure fitment. Each order is custom so … Read More
Lemons Headers Joins Musi Racing as Sponsor and Official Header of Pat Musi Racing Engines
MOORESVILLE, NC — The new year means a new major associate sponsor for Pat Musi Racing Engines and the Musi Racing team, as Lemons Headers has officially been added as a new partner. The company, which is based in Paso Robles, CA, will become the official header of Pat Musi Racing Engines, and their industry-leading headers will be installed … Read More
Interview with Chevy High Performance Magazine and Dan Lemons, Owner of Lemons Headers
CHP – If there is an off-the-shelf header available for your motor/chassis combination, what is the advantage of running a custom header? DL – If your motor/chassis combination is stock then an off-the-shelf header may be the way to go. The advantages of an off-the-shelf header are quick delivery and price. The advantages of a custom header are: correct fit, … Read More
My Ride My Story
Jay Jachimiak – 70 Chevelle I finally finished the car in 2017 after having near fatal bone cancer, almost lost my right leg. I just wanted to say thank you for building such an outstanding set of headers! Being in a wheelchair, I can change every plug by myself, never had any tube drag underneath, the oil and transmission pan … Read More