"BEST" SBC headers for 2wd? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**CMars45000** · 02-06-2007, 01:31 AM

I am search of the best headers for a SBC in a 71 2wd. I have a set of Thorley Tri-Ys in my K5 on the 454 and they fit very nicley and seal up tight...I have also been looking at JBA's and Sandersons...Any thoughts? I just want something that has a THICK flange (3/8"?)and will provide ample clearance... Also I would like to find something that is offered in stainless..

So what are you guys running that you have had good luck with?

Thanks...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 02-06-2007, 01:35 AM

hooker headers seem to be the fav for these trucks

71chevylowrider · 02-06-2007, 02:33 PM

I have Hooker Super Comp ceramic coated headers & they are great, the've been on the truck 4-5 years now, look good & no leaks, & they tuck up nice under my low truck & never hit, here's a pic of my truck so you can see how they look.

*rage'nrat638* · 02-06-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 71chevylowrider

I have Hooker Super Comp ceramic coated headers & they are great, the've been on the truck 4-5 years now, look good & no leaks, & they tuck up nice under my low truck & never hit, here's a pic of my truck so you can see how they look.

nice truck there low...

Musclerodz · 02-07-2007, 01:24 AM

If you want stainless, 3/8" thick, full length headers, Stainless Works is the best header out there and they are the best. We are also a dealer.

Litemup · 02-07-2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

If you want stainless, 3/8" thick, full length headers, Stainless Works is the best header out there and they are the best. We are also a dealer.

How much do those run for a set?

**CMars45000** · 02-07-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

If you want stainless, 3/8" thick, full length headers, Stainless Works is the best header out there and they are the best. We are also a dealer.

I saw on stainlessworks website that there were two numbers listed. I take it that they are both stainless and one is polished, correct? I like the look of those that I was able to see pics for. Do they honestly fit really well??I am going with a full stainless exhaust and I want the crap to fit right without spending hours with a ball-peen MAKING them fit...

fastwillie 696969 · 02-06-2007, 02:41 PM

if your tight on cash i would get the dynatech headers best headers for the buck (hot rod mag) gave these a hi rating

724x4a/cchevy · 02-06-2007, 07:37 PM

dynatech doesnt appear to make a set for our trucks. Mostly 2000+ years only

*rage'nrat638* · 02-06-2007, 07:49 PM

hookers baby.. got to love hookers

heres the number even

you can see by the mfg code they were made in 1992. i just redid them 1 month ago..they still look and work like new. all this for 140.00 or you can anty up for the coated.

fastwillie 696969 · 02-07-2007, 03:00 PM

i got the headers for my truck from dyna with no problem

green724x4 · 02-07-2007, 03:40 PM

my dyno max headers are nice that are ceramic coated, they fit nice with little work. Don't remember the flanges because I used a bandint clamp to connect the pipe to the headers.
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Longhorn Man · 02-07-2007, 03:44 PM

had hookers in my last truck, they were awsome. I wouldn't consider anything else after havin them.

02-06-2007, 01:31 AM	#1
CMars45000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 204	"BEST" SBC headers for 2wd? I am search of the best headers for a SBC in a 71 2wd. I have a set of Thorley Tri-Ys in my K5 on the 454 and they fit very nicley and seal up tight...I have also been looking at JBA's and Sandersons...Any thoughts? I just want something that has a THICK flange (3/8"?)and will provide ample clearance... Also I would like to find something that is offered in stainless.. So what are you guys running that you have had good luck with? Thanks... __________________ Project Family Values Build Thread Vehicles/Projects: -1971 C10 SWB Fleetside! Gathering parts now, will begin frame-off resto soon... Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. -Aristotle

02-06-2007, 01:35 AM	#2
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: "BEST" SBC headers for 2wd? hooker headers seem to be the fav for these trucks __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

02-06-2007, 02:33 PM	#3
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: "BEST" SBC headers for 2wd? I have Hooker Super Comp ceramic coated headers & they are great, the've been on the truck 4-5 years now, look good & no leaks, & they tuck up nice under my low truck & never hit, here's a pic of my truck so you can see how they look. Attached Images

02-07-2007, 01:24 AM	#5
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: "BEST" SBC headers for 2wd? If you want stainless, 3/8" thick, full length headers, Stainless Works is the best header out there and they are the best. We are also a dealer. __________________ Mike Redpath

02-06-2007, 02:41 PM	#8
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: "BEST" SBC headers for 2wd? if your tight on cash i would get the dynatech headers best headers for the buck (hot rod mag) gave these a hi rating __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

02-06-2007, 07:37 PM	#9
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: "BEST" SBC headers for 2wd? dynatech doesnt appear to make a set for our trucks. Mostly 2000+ years only __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

02-06-2007, 07:49 PM	#10
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: "BEST" SBC headers for 2wd? hookers baby.. got to love hookers heres the number even you can see by the mfg code they were made in 1992. i just redid them 1 month ago..they still look and work like new. all this for 140.00 or you can anty up for the coated. Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 06:58 AM.

02-07-2007, 03:00 PM	#11
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: "BEST" SBC headers for 2wd? i got the headers for my truck from dyna with no problem __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex Last edited by fastwillie 696969; 02-23-2008 at 08:33 AM.

02-07-2007, 03:40 PM	#12
green724x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MI Posts: 214	Re: "BEST" SBC headers for 2wd? my dyno max headers are nice that are ceramic coated, they fit nice with little work. Don't remember the flanges because I used a bandint clamp to connect the pipe to the headers.

02-07-2007, 03:44 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: "BEST" SBC headers for 2wd? had hookers in my last truck, they were awsome. I wouldn't consider anything else after havin them.



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