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hardliquor1 · 02-05-2006, 11:14 AM

I have a 68 LWB 2wd and am installing a 454/496 BBC witha turbo 400 trans. Any recomendations on what brand and or p/n headers to use?

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 02-05-2006, 05:04 PM

I got headman coated headers no clearance problems except they hang a little below the frame rails. They fit like a glove. Don't remember the part # look at Sumit or Jegs.

Jayss109 · 02-05-2006, 08:29 PM

Id like to see any pics of BBC headers installed and part #s if possible!

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71Dragtruck · 02-05-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardliquor1

I have a 68 LWB 2wd and am installing a 454/496 BBC witha turbo 400 trans. Any recomendations on what brand and or p/n headers to use?

With a motor like that you will want something with at least a 2" primary, I run Hooker Super Comps.

hardliquor1 · 02-05-2006, 10:17 PM

I'll be sure to post the pics when complete, probably in 6-8 weeks.

hardliquor1 · 02-05-2006, 10:19 PM

Are the hooker super comps available in stainless steel or do you have a part number?

71Dragtruck · 02-05-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hardliquor1

Are the hooker super comps available in stainless steel or do you have a part number?

They have coated and painted in those, 2841-1HKR in coated, 2841HKR painted.

hardliquor1 · 02-05-2006, 10:51 PM

approx how far below the frame do they hang?

jhow66 · 02-06-2006, 01:17 AM

Got Hedman part # 69130 (2" primary-3" collector). Installs from bottom without removing anything except dipstick. (On a 502-400T)

hardliquor1 · 02-06-2006, 01:21 PM

How far do the Heddman's hang below the frame? My truck is lowered.

*bskylerj* · 02-06-2006, 02:46 PM

My heddman's hang to low for me. That is why I went to the Sanderson's. The Heddman are a few inches below the frame. I will see if I can find a picture of them. I did not like the fact they scraped and that when you look at a nice truck that has been lowered and you can see the headers hanging down below thr frame.

jhow66 · 02-06-2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hardliquor1

How far do the Heddman's hang below the frame? My truck is lowered.

Here is a view of the Hedmans:

*bskylerj* · 02-06-2006, 07:38 PM

Exactly. That is the same as mine. This way I just don't have to find the pictures.

**clay68c10** · 02-06-2006, 09:32 PM

I recall hearing about some shorty Chevelle BB headers that were an in-between length and fit our trucks pretty well.

cduster · 02-06-2006, 10:20 PM

These are what I am using on my 454. Heddman #686101 17. They are the Chevelle 3/4 length.

I cut a little on the passenger side from the top rail. About 3/8" wide and about 3-4i" long by the #3 and #5 cylinder tubes, just for a little clearance. The hedder hit the frame, so I just gave it a little room. Fit good on the drivers side.

Dan

pebbleboy · 02-06-2006, 10:35 PM

cduster Where did you get those from? I can only find the painted ones on Summit

cduster · 02-06-2006, 10:56 PM

They came from a board member 1 1/2- 2 yrs ago. Not sure where he got them, and can't remember who it was (crs). I am just getting around to putting them to use.

AKChevyman · 03-28-2006, 08:27 AM

tag for later use

corn · 03-28-2006, 10:11 PM

Ive got BBC Hooker comps for a chevelle on my 69. No clearance issues & about 1/3 of the collector sits up in the frame rails.

MrC1 · 03-28-2006, 10:15 PM

Anybody running Chevelle Hedman headers? (for those of us on a strict budget

) Wonder if they fit the same as the Hooker Comps.

corn · 03-29-2006, 01:45 AM

Summit shows the hooker comps at only about $10-$15 more than the headmans. Mine were only @ $150...

02-05-2006, 11:14 AM	#1
hardliquor1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rapid City, Mi. Posts: 21	Big Block Header Clearance I have a 68 LWB 2wd and am installing a 454/496 BBC witha turbo 400 trans. Any recomendations on what brand and or p/n headers to use?

02-05-2006, 05:04 PM	#2
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	Re: Big Block Header Clearance I got headman coated headers no clearance problems except they hang a little below the frame rails. They fit like a glove. Don't remember the part # look at Sumit or Jegs. __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73 Last edited by OLDROCK&ROLLER; 02-05-2006 at 05:07 PM.

02-05-2006, 10:51 PM	#8
hardliquor1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rapid City, Mi. Posts: 21	Re: Big Block Header Clearance approx how far below the frame do they hang?

02-06-2006, 01:17 AM	#9
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Got Hedman part # 69130 (2" primary-3" collector). Installs from bottom without removing anything except dipstick. (On a 502-400T) __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

02-06-2006, 01:21 PM	#10
hardliquor1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rapid City, Mi. Posts: 21	Re: Big Block Header Clearance How far do the Heddman's hang below the frame? My truck is lowered.

02-05-2006, 08:29 PM	#3
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Id like to see any pics of BBC headers installed and part #s if possible! Thanks ________ Big tits movies Last edited by Jayss109; 04-27-2011 at 11:33 PM.

02-05-2006, 10:17 PM	#5
hardliquor1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rapid City, Mi. Posts: 21	Re: Big Block Header Clearance I'll be sure to post the pics when complete, probably in 6-8 weeks.

02-05-2006, 10:19 PM	#6
hardliquor1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rapid City, Mi. Posts: 21	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Are the hooker super comps available in stainless steel or do you have a part number?

02-06-2006, 02:46 PM	#11
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Big Block Header Clearance My heddman's hang to low for me. That is why I went to the Sanderson's. The Heddman are a few inches below the frame. I will see if I can find a picture of them. I did not like the fact they scraped and that when you look at a nice truck that has been lowered and you can see the headers hanging down below thr frame.

02-06-2006, 07:38 PM	#13
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Exactly. That is the same as mine. This way I just don't have to find the pictures.

02-06-2006, 09:32 PM	#14
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,990	Re: Big Block Header Clearance I recall hearing about some shorty Chevelle BB headers that were an in-between length and fit our trucks pretty well. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-06-2006, 10:20 PM	#15
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	Re: Big Block Header Clearance These are what I am using on my 454. Heddman #686101 17. They are the Chevelle 3/4 length. I cut a little on the passenger side from the top rail. About 3/8" wide and about 3-4i" long by the #3 and #5 cylinder tubes, just for a little clearance. The hedder hit the frame, so I just gave it a little room. Fit good on the drivers side. Dan __________________ Good Judgment comes from experience. Most experience comes from bad judgment. Last edited by cduster; 02-06-2006 at 10:33 PM.

02-06-2006, 10:56 PM	#17
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	Re: Big Block Header Clearance They came from a board member 1 1/2- 2 yrs ago. Not sure where he got them, and can't remember who it was (crs). I am just getting around to putting them to use. __________________ Good Judgment comes from experience. Most experience comes from bad judgment.

03-28-2006, 08:27 AM	#18
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: Big Block Header Clearance tag for later use __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

03-28-2006, 10:11 PM	#19
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Ive got BBC Hooker comps for a chevelle on my 69. No clearance issues & about 1/3 of the collector sits up in the frame rails.



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03-28-2006, 10:15 PM	#20
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Anybody running Chevelle Hedman headers? (for those of us on a strict budget) Wonder if they fit the same as the Hooker Comps. __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby!

03-29-2006, 01:45 AM	#21
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Summit shows the hooker comps at only about $10-$15 more than the headmans. Mine were only @ $150...

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