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1978steven · 11-03-2004, 03:06 PM

Well, I decieded to go with these headers I found on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWN:IT

The price was right..... I just need to make my mind up on the Flowmaster or the Borla mufflers now?

Hopefully I'll have made my mind up here in a week and a half, that's when I get it all done.

Anybody have any sound clips of the Borla mufflers?

68w/sbc406 · 11-03-2004, 03:23 PM

hope those headers fit for ya. mine sweep way out of the way of the motor mount

1978steven · 11-03-2004, 03:29 PM

They better!!! A buddy of mine used the same ones on his '82 Chevy.

68w/sbc406 · 11-03-2004, 03:42 PM

they going on your 71???

Tx Firefighter · 11-03-2004, 06:15 PM

Just because they clear the engine mounts on an 82, they still might not clear on a 71.

The link doesn't work for me, but if they're blockhuggers, they will probably hit the engine mount stands.

GMC AMI · 11-03-2004, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1978steven

Well, I decieded to go with these headers I found on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWN:IT

Nice headers Steven, look like they will fit OK!

ChevyDude · 11-03-2004, 08:02 PM

Those look just like the Summit brand headers that are actually re boxed headers by Dynomax. Summit sells them for $188 and change + the ride. I have a set...very nice!

jhwkns · 11-03-2004, 09:44 PM

You might have a clearance problem with your clutch linkage. Long tube headers sound great with 2.5" pipe and turbo muffs.

dinnut · 11-03-2004, 09:46 PM

go for the borla mufflers! i think youll like them over the flowmasters. in my opinion flowmasters are played out.

1978steven · 11-04-2004, 12:56 PM

Yes, they are going to go on my '71. I am also leaning more towards the Borla mufflers with the X-pipe.

I wish I looked around a bit more if they could be had for under $200.... I ended up paying $224 shipped to the door. Well next time I'm looking for something I'll post it first and find all the good deals.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhwkns

You might have a clearance problem with your clutch linkage. Long tube headers sound great with 2.5" pipe and turbo muffs.

Does anyone know for sure if I will have a problem with the clearance with my clutch linkage? I plan on a auto tranny but just now now!

Thanks for the complements everyone,
Steven

Russell · 11-03-2004, 09:59 PM

I'd say the Borlas too! Sound very throaty. I personally am running a set of Flo Pros and have no complaints until you get to be crusing at 70 mph, then they drone enough to get on your nerves. I'm told an x-pipe would fix that problem though

Peregrine · 11-03-2004, 10:00 PM

Borlas are so sexy, and it seems like no one knows about them. I hardly hear them on older trucks, but a good number of late model Chevys have them and I can point them out in a instant. When I get new muffs I'm gettin Borlas.

Cethern · 11-03-2004, 11:22 PM

I thought they looked liked Flow Tech headers...I could swear that was the same pic I saw on their web site.....

Cethern

Sweet72 · 11-03-2004, 11:22 PM

If they're the same ones as in the pic then they are the summit part No SUM-G9006-9 headers that Tx Firefighter recommended in a previous thread, and the price is about 200 bucks and free shipping.

1978steven · 11-15-2004, 03:26 PM

They fit nicely no problems at all....

68w/sbc406 · 11-15-2004, 03:46 PM

good to hear. got pics???

1978steven · 11-15-2004, 05:18 PM

They will be in the works today. I'll post them up tonight.

1978steven · 11-15-2004, 10:06 PM

I snapped a few quick pics when I got home this evening, and it got dark quick. I'll try to get some better ones with the clutch linkage in it so you can see the clearance.

1978steven · 11-15-2004, 10:12 PM

As you can see I have alot of work under the hood of this thing, but I'll have her a cleaned up and look'n good......

1978steven · 11-15-2004, 10:15 PM

I never posted it on this thread but the headers are the Flow Tech by Holley....

68w/sbc406 · 11-15-2004, 10:20 PM

in the first pic plug wire #2 looks like it is sitting on the header. is that orange rubber going to stant that hot of a temp???

jhwkns · 11-15-2004, 10:19 PM

Those headers look great Steve.

1978steven · 11-15-2004, 10:44 PM

I doubt the rubber boots on the plug wires would withstand the temps of the headers, but there is a decent gap between the boot and the header. I had to change a few of the plug ends to the 90 degree bends; if I have to change a few more I will. We will see what happens.

Russell · 11-15-2004, 10:59 PM

Those are good looking headers!

I think I'll get a set of them when I get a new set later on (current steel ones are fine for now, but will rot away in a real hurry)

SweetandLong68 · 11-15-2004, 10:59 PM

You ever thought about the mufflers done by Magnaflow. They are some sweet sounding mufflers if you set them up right. Just depends on the sound you are going for. On my 71 I am going with some Hooker Super Comps and 3 " 3 chamber Flowmasters. Cant beat the sound!! Mean!!!!!!

lata
CHRIS

11-03-2004, 03:06 PM	#1
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Ordered my headers today Well, I decieded to go with these headers I found on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWN:IT The price was right..... I just need to make my mind up on the Flowmaster or the Borla mufflers now? Hopefully I'll have made my mind up here in a week and a half, that's when I get it all done. Anybody have any sound clips of the Borla mufflers? __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

11-03-2004, 03:29 PM	#3
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	They better!!! A buddy of mine used the same ones on his '82 Chevy. __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

11-03-2004, 03:42 PM	#4
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	they going on your 71??? __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-03-2004, 06:15 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Just because they clear the engine mounts on an 82, they still might not clear on a 71. The link doesn't work for me, but if they're blockhuggers, they will probably hit the engine mount stands. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-03-2004, 08:02 PM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Those look just like the Summit brand headers that are actually re boxed headers by Dynomax. Summit sells them for $188 and change + the ride. I have a set...very nice! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-03-2004, 03:23 PM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	hope those headers fit for ya. mine sweep way out of the way of the motor mount Attached Images __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-03-2004, 09:44 PM	#8
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	You might have a clearance problem with your clutch linkage. Long tube headers sound great with 2.5" pipe and turbo muffs. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

11-03-2004, 09:46 PM	#9
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	go for the borla mufflers! i think youll like them over the flowmasters. in my opinion flowmasters are played out. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-03-2004, 09:59 PM	#11
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I'd say the Borlas too! Sound very throaty. I personally am running a set of Flo Pros and have no complaints until you get to be crusing at 70 mph, then they drone enough to get on your nerves. I'm told an x-pipe would fix that problem though __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-03-2004, 10:00 PM	#12
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	Borlas are so sexy, and it seems like no one knows about them. I hardly hear them on older trucks, but a good number of late model Chevys have them and I can point them out in a instant. When I get new muffs I'm gettin Borlas. __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

11-03-2004, 11:22 PM	#13
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	I thought they looked liked Flow Tech headers...I could swear that was the same pic I saw on their web site..... Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

11-03-2004, 11:22 PM	#14
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	If they're the same ones as in the pic then they are the summit part No SUM-G9006-9 headers that Tx Firefighter recommended in a previous thread, and the price is about 200 bucks and free shipping. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

11-15-2004, 03:26 PM	#15
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	They fit nicely no problems at all.... __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

11-15-2004, 03:46 PM	#16
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	good to hear. got pics??? __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-15-2004, 05:18 PM	#17
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	They will be in the works today. I'll post them up tonight. __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10



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11-15-2004, 10:06 PM	#18
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	I snapped a few quick pics when I got home this evening, and it got dark quick. I'll try to get some better ones with the clutch linkage in it so you can see the clearance. Attached Images __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10 Last edited by 1978steven; 11-15-2004 at 10:09 PM.

11-15-2004, 10:12 PM	#19
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	As you can see I have alot of work under the hood of this thing, but I'll have her a cleaned up and look'n good...... __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

11-15-2004, 10:15 PM	#20
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	I never posted it on this thread but the headers are the Flow Tech by Holley.... __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

11-15-2004, 10:20 PM	#21
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	in the first pic plug wire #2 looks like it is sitting on the header. is that orange rubber going to stant that hot of a temp??? __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-15-2004, 10:19 PM	#22
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Those headers look great Steve. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

11-15-2004, 10:44 PM	#23
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	I doubt the rubber boots on the plug wires would withstand the temps of the headers, but there is a decent gap between the boot and the header. I had to change a few of the plug ends to the 90 degree bends; if I have to change a few more I will. We will see what happens. __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

11-15-2004, 10:59 PM	#24
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Those are good looking headers! I think I'll get a set of them when I get a new set later on (current steel ones are fine for now, but will rot away in a real hurry) __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-15-2004, 10:59 PM	#25
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	You ever thought about the mufflers done by Magnaflow. They are some sweet sounding mufflers if you set them up right. Just depends on the sound you are going for. On my 71 I am going with some Hooker Super Comps and 3 " 3 chamber Flowmasters. Cant beat the sound!! Mean!!!!!! lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

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