Our popular 55-57 Chevy passenger car headers for small block.
Durable 18-gauge tubing
Comes complete with gaskets, header bolts and collector reducers.
Available in three finishes; raw steel for individual customizing, Hi-Temp Black coating or Metallic Ceramic Thermal Barrier coating
Limited One Year Warranty
Additional Information
Our popular 55-57 Chevy passenger car headers for small block offer superior performance and fit. These headers accommodate the GM 605 power steering box conversion and fit most motor mounts. Extra ground clearance makes "slammed" cars driveable and above frame rail exhaust system installation easy. Available in a raw finish for individual customizing or with Patriot's metallic ceramic coating.
Our ignition and exhaust products ship from our warehouse in Lenexa, KS. Our normal shipping time is 2-3 business days for in-stock parts.
Shipping Class
Order Value
Shipping Cost
UPS Ground
$0 - 49.99
$6.99 flat rate
UPS Ground
$50 - 98.99
$7.49 flat rate
UPS Ground
$99+
Free
At this time, PerTronix does not offer expedited shipping options from our website.
All packages must be inspected upon receipt for any missing or damaged goods and claims for such must be made within 7 days of receipt.
PerTronix does not currently ship our products internationally from our web store. For international orders call 909-599-5955 or connect with us here.
Once an item has tracking info, it cannot be cancelled. If you decide you don’t want the items after shipment, please take receipt of the item and process it via our return policy. Thank you for understanding!
Returns, Replacements & Warranty
Returns at Pertronix are accepted within 90 days of purchase with prior authorization, ensuring items are in new, resalable condition. To initiate a return, call for an RGA and follow provided instructions. Customers are responsible for return shipping, using a trackable method.
Refunds exclude initial shipping and handling fees and may be subject to a restocking fee. For defective or damaged items, contact Pertronix directly. We are not responsible for user-initiated damage/loss of parts.
All Patriot headers and exhaust products are guaranteed, to the original purchaser, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year. This warranty covers the replacement or repair of the product only and does not cover the cost of removal and installation, customer applied aftermarket coatings or any other discoloration or corrosion of finished surfaces. Damage or product failure resulting from collision,improper installation, off-road use, road hazards, the use of exhaust insulting wrap or like products or rust occurring after installation, is not covered by the warranty. Should a part become defective it should be returned to the original selling retailer and must be accompanied with the original sales receipt. If there is no retailer in your area, call the factory for a return authorization and return your part prepaid to the factory for inspection. PerTronix reserves the right to replace or repair the alleged defective part and return the part freight collect.
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Patriot Exhaust H8055-1 1 5/8" Tri-5 Header Chevrolet Passenger Car/Wagon Small Block Chevrolet 55-57 Metallic Ceramic Coating
Our popular 55-57 Chevy passenger car headers for small block.
Durable 18-gauge tubing
Comes complete with gaskets, header bolts and collector reducers.
Available in three finishes; raw steel for individual customizing, Hi-Temp Black coating or Metallic Ceramic Thermal Barrier coating
Limited One Year Warranty
Additional Information
Our popular 55-57 Chevy passenger car headers for small block offer superior performance and fit. These headers accommodate the GM 605 power steering box conversion and fit most motor mounts. Extra ground clearance makes "slammed" cars driveable and above frame rail exhaust system installation easy. Available in a raw finish for individual customizing or with Patriot's metallic ceramic coating.
Our ignition and exhaust products ship from our warehouse in Lenexa, KS. Our normal shipping time is 2-3 business days for in-stock parts.
Shipping Class
Order Value
Shipping Cost
UPS Ground
$0 - 49.99
$6.99 flat rate
UPS Ground
$50 - 98.99
$7.49 flat rate
UPS Ground
$99+
Free
At this time, PerTronix does not offer expedited shipping options from our website.
All packages must be inspected upon receipt for any missing or damaged goods and claims for such must be made within 7 days of receipt.
PerTronix does not currently ship our products internationally from our web store. For international orders call 909-599-5955 or connect with us here.
Once an item has tracking info, it cannot be cancelled. If you decide you don’t want the items after shipment, please take receipt of the item and process it via our return policy. Thank you for understanding!
Returns, Replacements & Warranty
Returns at Pertronix are accepted within 90 days of purchase with prior authorization, ensuring items are in new, resalable condition. To initiate a return, call for an RGA and follow provided instructions. Customers are responsible for return shipping, using a trackable method.
Refunds exclude initial shipping and handling fees and may be subject to a restocking fee. For defective or damaged items, contact Pertronix directly. We are not responsible for user-initiated damage/loss of parts.
All Patriot headers and exhaust products are guaranteed, to the original purchaser, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year. This warranty covers the replacement or repair of the product only and does not cover the cost of removal and installation, customer applied aftermarket coatings or any other discoloration or corrosion of finished surfaces. Damage or product failure resulting from collision,improper installation, off-road use, road hazards, the use of exhaust insulting wrap or like products or rust occurring after installation, is not covered by the warranty. Should a part become defective it should be returned to the original selling retailer and must be accompanied with the original sales receipt. If there is no retailer in your area, call the factory for a return authorization and return your part prepaid to the factory for inspection. PerTronix reserves the right to replace or repair the alleged defective part and return the part freight collect.
Fits with stock or 605 steering boxes, aftermarket side engine mounts and rear trans cross member
Will not fit if engine is located more than 3/4” forward for HEI firewall clearance. Fits with Trans Dapt PN 4195 or 4177, Danchuck PN 871, 12184, 17756, 17757, & 16339 or equivalent
Year / Make / Model
1957
Chevrolet One-Fifty Series
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size(s)
Cubic Inches: 283
Notes
Will Fit with CPP 500 Steering box
Fits with stock or 605 steering boxes, aftermarket side engine mounts and rear trans cross member
Year / Make / Model
1955-1957
Chevrolet Two-Ten Series
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size(s)
Cubic Inches: 265
Notes
Fits with stock or 605 steering boxes, aftermarket side engine mounts and rear trans cross member
Fits most angle plug heads
Year / Make / Model
1957
Chevrolet Two-Ten Series
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size(s)
Cubic Inches: 283
Notes
Will Fit with CPP 500 Steering box
Fits with stock or 605 steering boxes, aftermarket side engine mounts and rear trans cross member
Year / Make / Model
1955-1957
Chevrolet Nomad
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size(s)
Cubic Inches: 265
Notes
Will not fit if engine is located more than 3/4” forward for HEI firewall clearance. Fits with Trans Dapt PN 4195 or 4177, Danchuck PN 871, 12184, 17756, 17757, & 16339 or equivalent
Fits D-Port cylinder heads including ZZ4 crate engines. Will Not fit GM Fast Burn head PN 19300955 or SP350, SP383 & ZZ6 engines
Year / Make / Model
1957
Chevrolet Nomad
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size(s)
Cubic Inches: 283
Notes
Fits D-Port cylinder heads including ZZ4 crate engines. Will Not fit GM Fast Burn head PN 19300955 or SP350, SP383 & ZZ6 engines
Will Fit with CPP 500 Steering box
Year / Make / Model
1955-1957
Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size(s)
Cubic Inches: 265
Notes
Fits with stock or 605 steering boxes, aftermarket side engine mounts and rear trans cross member
Fits D-Port cylinder heads including ZZ4 crate engines. Will Not fit GM Fast Burn head PN 19300955 or SP350, SP383 & ZZ6 engines
Year / Make / Model
1957
Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size(s)
Cubic Inches: 283
Notes
Will Fit with CPP 500 Steering box
Fits with stock or 605 steering boxes, aftermarket side engine mounts and rear trans cross member
Year / Make / Model
1955-1957
Chevrolet Bel Air
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size(s)
Cubic Inches: 265
Notes
Fits with stock or 605 steering boxes, aftermarket side engine mounts and rear trans cross member
Fits most angle plug heads
Year / Make / Model
1957
Chevrolet Bel Air
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size(s)
Cubic Inches: 283
Notes
Header is designed to fit cars using original V-8 pitman arm part number 3719487 not 6 cylinder pitman arm number 3709877. Aftermarket pitman arms must be same configuration as OE for proper header fit.
Fits with stock or 605 steering boxes, aftermarket side engine mounts and rear trans cross member
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1967 and Older Foreign Manufactured Vehicles
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