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69GMC910 · 09-04-2011, 10:21 PM

Who makes the best headers as far as fit for a 73-87 truck with a BBC in it.. Preferrably ceramic coated... Thx, 910
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baclay9 · 09-05-2011, 07:46 AM

I used Sanderson BB8's on mine and I love them. They fit great and look awesome. They are a 3/4 length header. I had to do a tiny bit of trimming on the passenger side motor mount but it was no big deal.

http://www.sandersonheaders.com/Sand...y-Pickups.html

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Malo83 · 09-05-2011, 12:26 PM

Nice!!

von guido · 09-06-2011, 04:11 PM

the best would be hooker supercomps..how hot is your motor though? if its just bolt on just get a set of summits coated headers for 200 bucks and call it a day.

69GMC910 · 09-06-2011, 05:07 PM

710 hp... Would prefer 2" primary's but can't find anything other than 1 7/8 for a truck application...
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69GMC910 · 09-06-2011, 05:15 PM

Oh, and while those sandersons look nice, i need full length...
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AirMale · 09-06-2011, 06:14 PM

hoker stainless chevelle headers fit perfect!

69GMC910 · 09-06-2011, 07:42 PM

AirMale, can you verify that these are what you are recommending? Are you using them yourself? No clearance issues? Any pic's?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOK-2455-2HKR/

Thanks!
910

77BBGMC · 09-06-2011, 09:27 PM

I'm running Hooker 2455's. Right side had no clearance issues. I had to alter one tube on the left side and grind on the motor mount. For the price can't complain. I do like the 3/8 flange on the Sanderson headers.
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69GMC910 · 09-06-2011, 09:48 PM

K, these sound like a must have! Are they only made in stainless? I've never run stainless before, any issues???
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bfay17 · 09-06-2011, 10:06 PM

Im running the hooker 2455's on my 70 4x4 and had to shorten them up a little to make a pipe for over the transfer case that wasnt a sharp angle.

77BBGMC · 09-06-2011, 10:16 PM

Stainless would be best, you can get them ceramic coated, dark side coated or painted. My budget was running thin so I went with the painted, mistake on my part, should've went with stainless or coated.
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69GMC910 · 09-06-2011, 11:15 PM

Not to ask a stupid question, but why is stainless best? I thought there were issues with expansion or something with stainless steel???

Mr. 250r · 09-06-2011, 11:23 PM

I can't exactly answer the stainless vs ceramic vs etc because so many people say one is better than the next but if you do go with stainless make sure the stainless is quality and not some cheap stuff because it can still rust which if your buying expensive stainless headers and the rust comes around no ones gonna be happy lol

Fixwhataintbroke · 09-06-2011, 11:30 PM

Stan's Headers is pretty nice company and completely made in the USA (i live just a few miles away from their shop). Good quality metal, and thick flange (like 3/8" thick), dont recall the primary tube size though. Just my .02

77BBGMC · 09-07-2011, 10:47 PM

I'm a little partial to stainless, I like the way it looks and holds up but you have to pay for it. I had to do a little hand forming on mine and I'm not sure how the coating would've held up? I do plan on taking mine off and getting them ceramic coated someday, should be good to go since they will bolt right on now.

This doesn't answer your question but my observation has been that certain series of stainless are more resistance to corrosion than others. We supply some Mfg parts that are domestic 304SS, corrosion isn't really an issue in fresh water but salt water applications create some challenges. After lab testing, the most cost effective solution was to electropolish the parts after completed and polished. I haven't done any research to see what series of stainless header manufactures use. Like I mentioned earlier, I ended up going with painted headers due to $$$.

09-04-2011, 10:21 PM	#1
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Best headers for BBC?? Who makes the best headers as far as fit for a 73-87 truck with a BBC in it.. Preferrably ceramic coated... Thx, 910 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi/3.42 Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Ryan Brown Performance 850 Holley Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.28@119mph

09-05-2011, 07:46 AM	#2
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Best headers for BBC?? I used Sanderson BB8's on mine and I love them. They fit great and look awesome. They are a 3/4 length header. I had to do a tiny bit of trimming on the passenger side motor mount but it was no big deal. http://www.sandersonheaders.com/Sand...y-Pickups.html By claypool782 at 2011-09-01 By claypool782 at 2011-09-01

09-05-2011, 12:26 PM	#3
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Best headers for BBC?? Nice!!

09-06-2011, 04:11 PM	#4
von guido Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: outside atlanta Posts: 156	Re: Best headers for BBC?? the best would be hooker supercomps..how hot is your motor though? if its just bolt on just get a set of summits coated headers for 200 bucks and call it a day. __________________ officer,we weren't racing.. he was merely pacing me.

09-06-2011, 05:07 PM	#5
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Best headers for BBC?? 710 hp... Would prefer 2" primary's but can't find anything other than 1 7/8 for a truck application... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi/3.42 Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Ryan Brown Performance 850 Holley Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.28@119mph

09-06-2011, 05:15 PM	#6
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Best headers for BBC?? Oh, and while those sandersons look nice, i need full length... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi/3.42 Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Ryan Brown Performance 850 Holley Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.28@119mph

09-06-2011, 06:14 PM	#7
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Best headers for BBC?? hoker stainless chevelle headers fit perfect! __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

09-06-2011, 07:42 PM	#8
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Best headers for BBC?? AirMale, can you verify that these are what you are recommending? Are you using them yourself? No clearance issues? Any pic's? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOK-2455-2HKR/ Thanks! 910 __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi/3.42 Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Ryan Brown Performance 850 Holley Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.28@119mph

09-06-2011, 09:27 PM	#9
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: Best headers for BBC?? I'm running Hooker 2455's. Right side had no clearance issues. I had to alter one tube on the left side and grind on the motor mount. For the price can't complain. I do like the 3/8 flange on the Sanderson headers. Posted via Mobile Device

09-06-2011, 09:48 PM	#10
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Best headers for BBC?? K, these sound like a must have! Are they only made in stainless? I've never run stainless before, any issues??? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi/3.42 Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Ryan Brown Performance 850 Holley Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.28@119mph

09-06-2011, 10:06 PM	#11
bfay17 Young Gun Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Waupaca, Wi Posts: 192	Re: Best headers for BBC?? Im running the hooker 2455's on my 70 4x4 and had to shorten them up a little to make a pipe for over the transfer case that wasnt a sharp angle. __________________ 1968 chevy c10 soon to have 454 and turbo 4006 1970 custom/20 4x4 454/sm465/np205 around 7 inches of lift with 36's. 1992 2wd sierra 5.7 with edelbrock intake, headers, and a Chip. Posi rear with 235/75/15 tires. Soon to have a few more upgrades 2003 ccsb 1500hd

09-06-2011, 10:16 PM	#12
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: Best headers for BBC?? Stainless would be best, you can get them ceramic coated, dark side coated or painted. My budget was running thin so I went with the painted, mistake on my part, should've went with stainless or coated. Posted via Mobile Device

09-06-2011, 11:15 PM	#13
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Best headers for BBC?? Not to ask a stupid question, but why is stainless best? I thought there were issues with expansion or something with stainless steel??? __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi/3.42 Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Ryan Brown Performance 850 Holley Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.28@119mph

09-06-2011, 11:23 PM	#14
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: Best headers for BBC?? I can't exactly answer the stainless vs ceramic vs etc because so many people say one is better than the next but if you do go with stainless make sure the stainless is quality and not some cheap stuff because it can still rust which if your buying expensive stainless headers and the rust comes around no ones gonna be happy lol __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC LB DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado - Selling 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC LB DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LB SRW

09-06-2011, 11:30 PM	#15
Fixwhataintbroke Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 192	Re: Best headers for BBC?? Stan's Headers is pretty nice company and completely made in the USA (i live just a few miles away from their shop). Good quality metal, and thick flange (like 3/8" thick), dont recall the primary tube size though. Just my .02 __________________ - Cole 1979 Chevy C30 w/ carb 454. 1992 Chevy K1500 w/ tbi 350. Sold 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Magnum 360 Sold "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." - George Washington



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09-07-2011, 10:47 PM	#16
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: Best headers for BBC?? I'm a little partial to stainless, I like the way it looks and holds up but you have to pay for it. I had to do a little hand forming on mine and I'm not sure how the coating would've held up? I do plan on taking mine off and getting them ceramic coated someday, should be good to go since they will bolt right on now. This doesn't answer your question but my observation has been that certain series of stainless are more resistance to corrosion than others. We supply some Mfg parts that are domestic 304SS, corrosion isn't really an issue in fresh water but salt water applications create some challenges. After lab testing, the most cost effective solution was to electropolish the parts after completed and polished. I haven't done any research to see what series of stainless header manufactures use. Like I mentioned earlier, I ended up going with painted headers due to $$$.

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