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Old 05-18-2007, 09:03 PM   #1
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Exhaust Problems....

Well, ended up with a set of hooker super comp headers for the blazer which look great....but installed they are only about 3 inches in front of the tranny crossmember and thus the exhaust cannot be installed with proper clearance. I was wondering if I have to switch out my headers, or if there is a tranny crossmember I can buy that will allow the passage of the exhaust. This is kind of a time sensitive matter as I really don't like being stranded without wheels for long periods of time, and I don't like running the blazer with straight headers.
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Old 05-19-2007, 12:22 PM   #2
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Re: Exhaust Problems....

Ive used hooker comp universal shortys on a few trucks now ie my slammed 64 , my old 88 and it looks like theyd fit my 78 just fine maybe look into them , ILl try and dig up a PN for yea, on my 64 I used the and made a smooth transition and tucked my exaust in the frame rails.
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Old 05-20-2007, 03:53 AM   #3
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Re: Exhaust Problems....

I have a set of Hooker headers on my '82 and they end about 3-4" from the X-member.
My exhaust takes an almost 90 degree turn up for about 3-4" then almost 90 degrees back and runs out.
It might be harder to do with mandrel bent pipe but if you don't mind crimp-bent then any exhaust shop should be able to do something for you.
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Old 05-22-2007, 06:25 PM   #4
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Re: Exhaust Problems....

I think you will just have to switch them out or get some exhaust bent up. I could be wrong though.
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