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mrjata 09-30-2018 01:58 AM

1960 w/crossmember swap, what headers?
 
Project is a 1960 c10. Just did the crossmemeber swap going to a 350/TH350. I can't get a good answer on what long tube headers I can use. I don't plan on slamming it, might lower it an inch or 2, that is it. Headman gave me a number but I don't have the torsion bars anymore. Not real fund of their tube placement.

I am open to ideas and pictures are a huge plus. Thanks all!!

LVPhotos 09-30-2018 11:14 AM

Re: 1960 w/crossmember swap, what headers?
 
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Since your not running a clutch the Hooker 2466 mids work. But long tube for ground clearace use fender exit and run down sides. Unless your pushing 500hp the diff is little if any.

LVPhotos 09-30-2018 11:27 AM

Re: 1960 w/crossmember swap, what headers?
 
Look in the faq section for other threads

LVPhotos 09-30-2018 11:35 AM

Re: 1960 w/crossmember swap, what headers?
 
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Last 2 pic are another memebers. Pypes tunnel X

mrjata 09-30-2018 01:21 PM

Re: 1960 w/crossmember swap, what headers?
 
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Originally Posted by LVPhotos (Post 8354313)
Look in the faq section for other threads

Oh, I have and made notes

mrjata 09-30-2018 02:58 PM

Re: 1960 w/crossmember swap, what headers?
 
ADMIN: Please delete this thread because I can't figure out how to do it. thanks

Captainfab 09-30-2018 11:34 PM

Re: 1960 w/crossmember swap, what headers?
 
Since you are wanting long tube headers and have eliminated the torsion bars, and are going with an auto trans, you can use any brand truck header for a '55-'87 truck.

mrjata 10-01-2018 02:47 AM

Re: 1960 w/crossmember swap, what headers?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 8354795)
Since you are wanting long tube headers and have eliminated the torsion bars, and are going with an auto trans, you can use any brand truck header for a '55-'87 truck.

Thanks for that very important info. I tried some from a 78 van and the pointed right at the x frame.

Thanks again!!

LVPhotos 10-01-2018 11:14 AM

Re: 1960 w/crossmember swap, what headers?
 
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If you look at the pictures I posted, the 3/4s drop right at frame. So if your not running 500+ hp there is no reason to run the header any lower. If you must have long tube use fender well headers and run down side

mrjata 10-01-2018 11:57 PM

Re: 1960 w/crossmember swap, what headers?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mrjata (Post 8354843)
Thanks for that very important info. I tried some from a 78 van and the pointed right at the x frame.

Thanks again!!

Just came onto a new set for an 84pu, will fit fine might have to tweek but all is good, thanks Capt. Fab!!

mrjata 10-01-2018 11:57 PM

Re: 1960 w/crossmember swap, what headers?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 8354795)
Since you are wanting long tube headers and have eliminated the torsion bars, and are going with an auto trans, you can use any brand truck header for a '55-'87 truck.

Just tried a new set from a 84 pu, will work just fine. Thanks for the info!!


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