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VINNIE · 04-06-2007, 03:23 PM

hi i'm new to this forum and to this truck. i just got a 69 c-10.it has a 305 out of a 69 camaro. it has long headers. one side of the exhaust is almost off....the other side is. it's broken at the flange at the end of the header.

I NEED something that will keep the exhaust at or above the frame. i just need to know what will work. if i use stock manifolds which will work? or if i go after market? any help will be great. thanks,vinnie

centsless · 04-06-2007, 04:13 PM

The stock rams horn manifolds will do what you are needing. Look on the parts board for a set. Welcome to the board from MD!!

**special-K** · 04-07-2007, 07:36 AM

Block huggers and Chevelle 3/4 length headers are good for bottom clearance issues,too.

sjarrett71 · 04-07-2007, 10:32 AM

It shouldn't matter about the exhaust manifolds but are you sure it's a 305 out of a 69 Camaro? I thought the 305 wasn't introduced until 1976.

Anyways, I changed headers for ram horns and am much happier and can actually hear the radio now.

Welcome to the board from Missouri.

Tx Firefighter · 04-07-2007, 11:00 AM

Your not going to be able to use generic block hugger headers with your stock motor mounts. The tubes will hit the frame stands.

**Boog** · 04-07-2007, 11:30 AM

Hi Vinnie and welcome to the forums. Don't know what you had in mind spending but as said the 3/4 length Chevelle headers would do or stock ramshorns will also. You can shop around and find some used ramshorns or buy brand new ones for around $100 each. Either way there will be some exhaust pipe work to be done also to hook em up.

VINNIE · 04-07-2007, 12:25 PM

Will These Huggers Work?

Or These Manifolds?

Thanks,vinnie

jamis · 04-07-2007, 01:05 PM

The headers wont, the manifolds will

**special-K** · 04-07-2007, 03:13 PM

The huggers will work on a 4wd,right?Just asking while we`re on it,I know he has a C/10.True,the 305 was a newer motor.Original base V8 would have been the 307.

VINNIE · 04-07-2007, 03:32 PM

what gasket should i get? plugs?

VINNIE · 04-07-2007, 04:04 PM

the block huggers look like they will work? you tell me. thanks,vinnie

crazy longhorn · 04-07-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by VINNIE

the block huggers look like they will work? you tell me. thanks,vinnie

No sir, the block huggers wont work. The front tube on ea side will hit the eng mount stand. The manifolds you show wont work either, they are for 73-up. Your best (cheapest bet), would be an old set of ramshorns....

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AO50 · 04-07-2007, 08:05 PM

I don't have any clearance issues with the block huggers on my 70. There's well over an inch of of room between the eng. mount and tube.

crazy longhorn · 04-08-2007, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AO50

I don't have any clearance issues with the block huggers on my 70. There's well over an inch of of room between the eng. mount and tube.

Can you post a pic of that?

L

VINNIE · 04-08-2007, 10:14 AM

so will they work or not????

Tx Firefighter · 04-08-2007, 11:15 AM

You have to draw your own conclusion. Me and Longhorn have seen them not clear. AO50, says his clear. By the way, those manifolds won't clear either. The reason these trucks used ramshorns is due to the motor mounts. Those manifolds only work on 73 and newer trucks with the clamshell motor mounts.

VINNIE · 04-09-2007, 11:36 PM

Can I Get Some HeAders From Summit? Cheap?

brak · 04-10-2007, 12:52 AM

I know for a fact that the hooker long tubes fit nice.
If you are looking for clearance, a whole lot of people on this site swear by heddman shorties...

AO50 · 04-10-2007, 01:29 AM

This is an old photo, I know it's not the shot you wanted to see but they do fit. I'll try to get some shots of the space between the motor mounts.

**special-K** · 04-10-2007, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AO50

This is an old photo, I know it's not the shot you wanted to see but they do fit. I'll try to get some shots of the space between the motor mounts.

Are these block huggers made for these trucks?

crazy longhorn · 04-10-2007, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AO50

This is an old photo, I know it's not the shot you wanted to see but they do fit. I'll try to get some shots of the space between the motor mounts.

See if you can dig up a PN also! Those shorties do look different than the "generic" streetrod shorties in the pic farther up the page. They look like a nice alternative to the chevelle shortie, which is a good header......but looks like it could cause clutch linkage/header interferance problems with the stickshift crowd.

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EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 04-10-2007, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VINNIE

hi i'm new to this forum and to this truck. i just got a 69 c-10.it has a 305 out of a 69 camaro. it has long headers. one side of the exhaust is almost off....the other side is. it's broken at the flange at the end of the header.

I NEED something that will keep the exhaust at or above the frame. i just need to know what will work. if i use stock manifolds which will work? or if i go after market? any help will be great. thanks,vinnie

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Here is a picture of the headers I'm using (Headman Headers Long Tube.) They fit fine the only problem is that I'm lowered enough that I'm an inch below the scrub line and the collector will scrape at times over a speed bump even if I take it slow. I'm raising the front about 1.5' and this should solve the problem.

How low is your truck? Perhaps it's too low and may'be even below the scrub line.

esll.

VINNIE · 04-10-2007, 01:45 AM

I Can Not Use Long Tubes. They Are On There Now. Thats All I Have On There. They Are Too Low And Scrape On The Drive Way

crazy longhorn · 04-10-2007, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VINNIE

I Can Not Use Long Tubes. They Are On There Now. Thats All I Have On There. They Are Too Low And Scrape On The Drive Way

Im not sure how low your truck is, but I run Hooker 2452's on my Longhorn(3/5drop) ,& have no issues draggin the headers or pipes. The collectors hang approx 2 " below the frame rails. The Hedmans that I took off, had the dr side collector pointed toward the ground, & much lower. How much drop is on your truck?

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EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 04-10-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VINNIE

I Can Not Use Long Tubes. They Are On There Now. Thats All I Have On There. They Are Too Low And Scrape On The Drive Way

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Vinne how low is your truck??? Mine is too low and I'm raising it 1.5 inches and this should cure the problem. By doing this the long tubes should work. Post a picture of your truck.

Is your truck lowered and if it is how mutch??? This could be your problem!

esll.

04-06-2007, 03:23 PM	#1
VINNIE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ABSECON Posts: 25	I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers hi i'm new to this forum and to this truck. i just got a 69 c-10.it has a 305 out of a 69 camaro. it has long headers. one side of the exhaust is almost off....the other side is. it's broken at the flange at the end of the header. I NEED something that will keep the exhaust at or above the frame. i just need to know what will work. if i use stock manifolds which will work? or if i go after market? any help will be great. thanks,vinnie

04-06-2007, 04:13 PM	#2
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers The stock rams horn manifolds will do what you are needing. Look on the parts board for a set. Welcome to the board from MD!! __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

04-07-2007, 07:36 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers Block huggers and Chevelle 3/4 length headers are good for bottom clearance issues,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-07-2007, 10:32 AM	#4
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers It shouldn't matter about the exhaust manifolds but are you sure it's a 305 out of a 69 Camaro? I thought the 305 wasn't introduced until 1976. Anyways, I changed headers for ram horns and am much happier and can actually hear the radio now. Welcome to the board from Missouri. __________________ -Scott-

04-07-2007, 11:00 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers Your not going to be able to use generic block hugger headers with your stock motor mounts. The tubes will hit the frame stands. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-07-2007, 11:30 AM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,452	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers Hi Vinnie and welcome to the forums. Don't know what you had in mind spending but as said the 3/4 length Chevelle headers would do or stock ramshorns will also. You can shop around and find some used ramshorns or buy brand new ones for around $100 each. Either way there will be some exhaust pipe work to be done also to hook em up. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-07-2007, 12:25 PM	#7
VINNIE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ABSECON Posts: 25	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers Will These Huggers Work? Or These Manifolds? Thanks,vinnie Attached Images

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04-07-2007, 03:13 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers The huggers will work on a 4wd,right?Just asking while we`re on it,I know he has a C/10.True,the 305 was a newer motor.Original base V8 would have been the 307. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-07-2007, 03:32 PM	#10
VINNIE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ABSECON Posts: 25	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers what gasket should i get? plugs?

04-07-2007, 04:04 PM	#11
VINNIE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ABSECON Posts: 25	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers the block huggers look like they will work? you tell me. thanks,vinnie Attached Images

04-07-2007, 08:05 PM	#13
AO50 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 37	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers I don't have any clearance issues with the block huggers on my 70. There's well over an inch of of room between the eng. mount and tube.

04-08-2007, 10:14 AM	#15
VINNIE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ABSECON Posts: 25	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers so will they work or not????

04-08-2007, 11:15 AM	#16
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers You have to draw your own conclusion. Me and Longhorn have seen them not clear. AO50, says his clear. By the way, those manifolds won't clear either. The reason these trucks used ramshorns is due to the motor mounts. Those manifolds only work on 73 and newer trucks with the clamshell motor mounts. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 04-08-2007 at 11:16 AM.

04-09-2007, 11:36 PM	#17
VINNIE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ABSECON Posts: 25	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers Can I Get Some HeAders From Summit? Cheap? Last edited by VINNIE; 04-09-2007 at 11:37 PM.



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04-10-2007, 12:52 AM	#18
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers I know for a fact that the hooker long tubes fit nice. If you are looking for clearance, a whole lot of people on this site swear by heddman shorties... __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill Last edited by brak; 04-10-2007 at 12:54 AM.

04-10-2007, 01:29 AM	#19
AO50 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 37	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers This is an old photo, I know it's not the shot you wanted to see but they do fit. I'll try to get some shots of the space between the motor mounts. Attached Images

04-10-2007, 01:45 AM	#23
VINNIE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ABSECON Posts: 25	Re: I Need Headers,manifold Or Block Huggers I Can Not Use Long Tubes. They Are On There Now. Thats All I Have On There. They Are Too Low And Scrape On The Drive Way

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