headers, anyone got the answer?

[texastrendz]

what i have is a 72 chevy with sbc that is bagged, does anyone know the part number, manufacturer that will fit. i do not need a guess, i figured that someone has a set that fits by now. once again any help would be great, thanks again. i do not want the ece brand or sandersons

[roofing458]

I act like an 11 year old and know how to follow the rules.

[jlaird]

whats wrong with the sandersons?

[texastrendz]

really just the price, i wanted something more wallet friendly if you know what i am saying, i am sure it is a great product, just can not spend that much on headers

[jlaird]

I was seriously considering a set from ebay that somebody here recommended that will work on bagged trucks. Let me see if I can find the thread...

[jlaird]

this is the thread I was talking about

[Riveted1]

Search button is your friend, but here ya go:

Headers

[Riveted1]

FWIW, I have the ECE ones on my '67 (had to b/c of the frame) but I LOVE em. Well worth the $$.

[texastrendz]

i actually talked to nathan at porterbuilt street rods, i got the answer i was looking for, just wanted a solid answer before i ordered anything, guys i always use the search option on any topic, i like solid info before i do anything, i do not have the patients and money to do things twice. thanks for all the info guys.

[oneday]

Re headers.Hey guys!I'm totally new at this and don't know how to do anything on this site yet!But i am building a sweet 1972 chevy s/b 2wd (lowered of course)up here in Canada.She's all new rolling chassis and i'm dropping the motor in 2 weeks .(FINALLY!!!)Your discussion on headers got my attention.Does anybody know which headers work best for stock crossmember/cab clearance issues?The drop is 41/2 front,5 rear.I'd like if the collectors were not lower than the front crossmember.(approx.370hp 350 rollerized,flat tops,bored 040.,all Edelbrock HP)Any knowledge is helpfull!

[protrash64]

.......oneday. .......unless your engine requires full length headers, use 3/4 or shorties. I used a Summit header for 88-98 GM trucks. Welded up the O2 sensor. Others use Patriot and applications for 80's Camaros work, also. You will be able to route your pipe above the tranny mount to avoid clearance issues. Im assuming the '72 doesnt have that much different than my '64. Holesaw your X-member and pipe on thru.

[Riveted1]

Originally Posted by oneday

Re headers.Hey guys!I'm totally new at this and don't know how to do anything on this site yet!But i am building a sweet 1972 chevy s/b 2wd (lowered of course)up here in Canada.She's all new rolling chassis and i'm dropping the motor in 2 weeks .(FINALLY!!!)Your discussion on headers got my attention.Does anybody know which headers work best for stock crossmember/cab clearance issues?The drop is 41/2 front,5 rear.I'd like if the collectors were not lower than the front crossmember.(approx.370hp 350 rollerized,flat tops,bored 040.,all Edelbrock HP)Any knowledge is helpfull!

The Chevelle shorty headers I posted above will work. Or they make the ceramic coated ones. Sanderson and Doug Thorley make some for our trucks that work well too. As long as you don't have a '67 frame, in which case you'll need the ECE ones or similar.

And if you read the thread jlaird linked to, you would have even more choices.

[fixit-p]

Originally Posted by Riveted1

The Chevelle shorty headers I posted above will work. Or they make the ceramic coated ones. Sanderson and Doug Thorley make some for our trucks that work well too. As long as you don't have a '67 frame, in which case you'll need the ECE ones or similar.

Aren't the ECE headers actually sandersons???

[Riveted1]

Originally Posted by fixit-p

Aren't the ECE headers actually sandersons???

I believe so, but they're made to clear the frames on the '67s. Don't know if they're a special make for ECE or one of their standard headers. All I know is that they work

[shortbed70]

I run block huggers on mine and nothing is below the frame.

[oneday]

I'm new to this site and i love it.I just wish it was simpler to navigate and do things.Is it just me or did anyone else have troubles at first?Maybe i need to spend more time here?

[oneday]

protrash......thanks for the tip.i never thought of investigating latemodel headers,or camaro.nice truck!i used to have a 64.

[ante_up13]

I have sandersons and both sides cracked on the rear tubes. I had only a few years of use on these.

By the way, they are for sale!

[Slik69]

Originally Posted by ante_up13

I have sandersons and both sides cracked on the rear tubes. I had only a few years of use on these.

By the way, they are for sale!

This was one of the knocks I heard about this header.. Cracking...

[68_c10_on20s]

Ok I have no idea what the sandreson headers are you guys are talking about but if you want clearence then go with a shortie.Ive had about 8 of these trucks and the headers I always use has been the shortys of an 82 camaro there is no collector problems at all becouse its up high the only thing I have ever had to do was notch the frame maybe about a 1/2 inch on the drivers side,Ive used these headers on 68,76 and 84 trucks that were all dropped the collectors on the full lengh headers hit and break with my drops normally 4/6 so I have always used these and had everything run on top of the frame.

I used to use only heddman headers but now just get the flow techs from summit 89.99 unless you need the pretty burnt chrome looks then get the high dollar ones

[jlaird]

Originally Posted by ante_up13

I have sandersons and both sides cracked on the rear tubes. I had only a few years of use on these.

By the way, they are for sale!

Oh great! Just my luck. Why don't I read this stuff before I buy things?

[jasonb72]

I just suggest you go with a set of these, and avoid all the issues all together.

This is my buddies 65 that's in my truck club, He has a DropMember up front, they are a set of fender well headers that he is running on the outside of the frame rails.

This is probably what I will be doing when I get there.

[dakman]

holy hell!those things are huge. You'd think all that unsupported weight would crack studs or welds up near the head over time. I'd love to see them installed though. They do look high quality. Who makes them?

[Slik69]

OVERKILL for most street sriven trucks. Talk about making the simple difucult. Not to add they are quite ugly. If you like them and want to use them.. go right ahead. Total overkill though if you ask me. We these made at home? These look like something that would come off a monter type truck or dunebuggy. I would not use them if they were free. Sorry.. just being honest.

[colin_havens]

what about the 67 frame is so different that it limits the header options? I have a 67, and I'm almost ready to put my motor back in after a dropped crossmember install, and need new headers. Trying to go cheaper than the ece ones, but still look good with minimum cost. Just want to be sure I get it right the first time