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skidoo 10-10-2022 07:36 PM

Headers for a c10
 
Have 72 c10 2wd. Putting in a 383. I got a proform starter high torque but now the stater body hits my headers. Is there headers out the there that will work? Trying to avoid heating up the spot and pounding them in to get the clearance.

rockyrivermark 10-10-2022 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by skidoo (Post 9132684)
Have 72 c10 2wd. Putting in a 383. I got a proform starter high torque but now the stater body hits my headers. Is there headers out the there that will work? Trying to avoid heating up the spot and pounding them in to get the clearance.

I have these on my ‘70 C10 with 350 and TH350. No clearance issues at all. I have a mini hi torque starter also. They fit great and went in with no problems.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g9006-9/make/chevrolet/model/c10
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Steeveedee 10-10-2022 08:57 PM

Re: Headers for a c10
 
Beat up the tube. Have you seen the video where the guys pounded the headers mercilessly up at the block with a sledgehammer and it made no difference in the performance on the dyno? Back in the day, we called those "tuning dings", and never noticed a difference in performance. Those guys proved it. Roadkill Garage, maybe? It's been awhile since I've seen that video. Quite informative.

68 P.O.S. 10-11-2022 01:50 AM

Re: Headers for a c10
 
It is the Roadkill guys, but its their Engine Masters show where they did that. It was pretty cool to see that.

tim_mc 10-11-2022 08:27 AM

Re: Headers for a c10
 
I second the Summit long tube headers. I got the stainless version. SUM-G9006-SS

Steeveedee 10-11-2022 08:33 AM

Re: Headers for a c10
 
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Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S. (Post 9132779)
It is the Roadkill guys, but its their Engine Masters show where they did that. It was pretty cool to see that.

Thanks, at least my memory is only half shot! I think I was traumatized, watching good parts get destroyed. :lol:

hjewell2 10-13-2022 07:01 PM

Re: Headers for a c10
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeveedee (Post 9132706)
Beat up the tube. Have you seen the video where the guys pounded the headers mercilessly up at the block with a sledgehammer and it made no difference in the performance on the dyno? Back in the day, we called those "tuning dings", and never noticed a difference in performance. Those guys proved it. Roadkill Garage, maybe? It's been awhile since I've seen that video. Quite informative.

Engine Master's did the test and was very interesting.

Warrens69GMC 10-13-2022 09:27 PM

Re: Headers for a c10
 
On a 383, wouldn't you want 1 5/8" or 1 3/4" for it to breathe?

Which ones would you do for 1 5/8" and 1 3/4"?

Accelo 10-14-2022 12:22 AM

Re: Headers for a c10
 
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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC (Post 9133698)
On a 383, wouldn't you want 1 5/8" or 1 3/4" for it to breathe? Which ones would you do for 1 5/8" and 1 3/4"?

IMHO The potential for a couple hp isn't worth the hassles and $. Purchased the 1-3/4" tubes.


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