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70C10Step · 02-21-2009, 09:18 PM

Truck is bagged and I will be running a 350 and 700r4. Which headers work. I heard Chevelle 3/4 length will work... Input please.... Thanks in advance...

Sinister · 02-21-2009, 09:21 PM

ECE has some nice ones, mid length, coated.

70C10Step · 02-21-2009, 09:22 PM

I will check their site! Just placed a order on Thursday for cab/bed mounts....

Skirkpat · 02-21-2009, 09:26 PM

Your heart set on headers?

vectorit · 02-21-2009, 09:44 PM

Been there done that with headers... Just like the previous Q, ya really got your heart set on headers? To me they have always been a royal PITA...
I have my Ram's back on after many years of headers, and I am lovin life not dealin with exhaust leaks, burnt plug wires, burnt... etc etc.

If you really want em, the last set I had on my K20 were Hooker Pro comps. They were great as far headers go on DD.

70C10Step · 02-21-2009, 09:40 PM

Is there another option?

70C10Step · 02-21-2009, 10:01 PM

Okay I see your point... Did not know about all the drama... I do have a set of rams I can run... Not a performance truck....

vectorit · 02-21-2009, 10:13 PM

If you are not goin for every inch of performance, the rams are great and you will burn up less stuff includin your fingers.

Skirkpat · 02-21-2009, 10:23 PM

If you are not going for pure performance, you should be alot happier with manifolds, I like the looks of headers, but they really are alot of problems, underhood heat, loose bolts, blown gaskets, If you don't mind wrenching there O.K., But I would rather drive my truck than work on it !!

70C10Step · 02-21-2009, 10:21 PM

Cool!!! I will go to my storage and find them!

Sinister · 02-21-2009, 10:40 PM

I've had headers on 2 of these trucks and have been blessed with zero problems as far as gaskets go. I did have to wire up a remote solenoid for the starter though.

BigSky71 · 02-22-2009, 01:07 AM

I put a set of Sanderson headers on my truck. Installed per instructions with black silicon, no gaskets, no leaks for two years, very happy.

xmitsu10 · 02-23-2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSky71

I put a set of Sanderson headers on my truck. Installed per instructions with black silicon, no gaskets, no leaks for two years, very happy.

Ditto here on the Sandersons from ECE. They run much cooler than the full length Hedmans that were on the truck when I purchased it. No more plug boot/wire melting issues. Tucked the pipes next to the frame and through the center crossmember and couldn't be happier. No leaks either.

Mark

67_C-30 · 02-23-2009, 12:40 AM

I agree with others, you most likely have headaches with cheap headers. Go with very nice headers like the Sanderson's or stay with the rams. However, for the minimal gains that a $400 set of headers will give, I don't consider them worth the investment for myself. They look great, and I were building a show car/truck they would be must, but for a driver, the horns are the way to go, IMO.

spinning wheels · 02-22-2009, 03:21 AM

Headers have come a long ways in the past few years. With ceramic coating and header bolts like super 8s, with thicker gauge metal material. Leaking exhaust are becoming less of a problem. You might look at some block hugger headers. But check and see if they don't dump right on top of the engine mounts.
As for heat, the stock cast iron exhaust manifolds, will retain much more heat under the hood, than ceramic coated headers will.

Plug wires, again checkout some of the streetrods. New and better wire guides are available that protect the wires and look really cool.
In the end, try out whatever you like. You can always change it later.
Where you looking for Chevelle headers due to the truck being slammed?

westofb · 02-23-2009, 09:32 AM

you 1st asked about 3/4 length headers from a chevelle, would they fit. I just installed a set on my buddies 69. They are not a simple bolt on, they required switching motor mounts (and the brackets they mount to), we had a junk 85 chevy pickup to use for our parts. We were switching motors, so swapping out the mounting plates/mounts was no big deal. The reason we had to change the mounts, was that the front tube on both sides would make contact with the motor mounting bracket. I'd post a pic of installed motor if I could figure out how to....lol.

70C10Step · 02-23-2009, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the info! I think I will try the Rams first! I do plan a 5.3 install down the road so I will save some money for now.

Indyuke · 02-23-2009, 06:35 PM

I'm with vectorit. I've had full length headers for some time with no problems. But it's just not easy to route the plug wires around them or work around them. As soon as I find a set of corvette rams I'm tossing the headers and putting in a new exhaust system.

02-21-2009, 09:18 PM	#1
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Headers????? Truck is bagged and I will be running a 350 and 700r4. Which headers work. I heard Chevelle 3/4 length will work... Input please.... Thanks in advance... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

02-21-2009, 09:21 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Headers????? ECE has some nice ones, mid length, coated. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

02-21-2009, 09:22 PM	#3
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Headers????? I will check their site! Just placed a order on Thursday for cab/bed mounts.... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

02-21-2009, 09:26 PM	#4
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Headers????? Your heart set on headers?

02-21-2009, 09:44 PM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Headers????? Been there done that with headers... Just like the previous Q, ya really got your heart set on headers? To me they have always been a royal PITA... I have my Ram's back on after many years of headers, and I am lovin life not dealin with exhaust leaks, burnt plug wires, burnt... etc etc. If you really want em, the last set I had on my K20 were Hooker Pro comps. They were great as far headers go on DD. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

02-21-2009, 09:40 PM	#6
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Headers????? Is there another option? __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

02-21-2009, 10:01 PM	#7
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Headers????? Okay I see your point... Did not know about all the drama... I do have a set of rams I can run... Not a performance truck.... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

02-21-2009, 10:13 PM	#8
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Headers????? If you are not goin for every inch of performance, the rams are great and you will burn up less stuff includin your fingers. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

02-21-2009, 10:23 PM	#9
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Headers????? If you are not going for pure performance, you should be alot happier with manifolds, I like the looks of headers, but they really are alot of problems, underhood heat, loose bolts, blown gaskets, If you don't mind wrenching there O.K., But I would rather drive my truck than work on it !!

02-21-2009, 10:21 PM	#10
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Headers????? Cool!!! I will go to my storage and find them! __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

02-21-2009, 10:40 PM	#11
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Headers????? I've had headers on 2 of these trucks and have been blessed with zero problems as far as gaskets go. I did have to wire up a remote solenoid for the starter though. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

02-22-2009, 01:07 AM	#12
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: Headers????? I put a set of Sanderson headers on my truck. Installed per instructions with black silicon, no gaskets, no leaks for two years, very happy. __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

02-23-2009, 12:40 AM	#14
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Headers????? I agree with others, you most likely have headaches with cheap headers. Go with very nice headers like the Sanderson's or stay with the rams. However, for the minimal gains that a $400 set of headers will give, I don't consider them worth the investment for myself. They look great, and I were building a show car/truck they would be must, but for a driver, the horns are the way to go, IMO. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-22-2009, 03:21 AM	#15
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	Re: Headers????? Headers have come a long ways in the past few years. With ceramic coating and header bolts like super 8s, with thicker gauge metal material. Leaking exhaust are becoming less of a problem. You might look at some block hugger headers. But check and see if they don't dump right on top of the engine mounts. As for heat, the stock cast iron exhaust manifolds, will retain much more heat under the hood, than ceramic coated headers will. Plug wires, again checkout some of the streetrods. New and better wire guides are available that protect the wires and look really cool. In the end, try out whatever you like. You can always change it later. Where you looking for Chevelle headers due to the truck being slammed? __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350 Last edited by spinning wheels; 02-22-2009 at 03:23 AM.

02-23-2009, 09:32 AM	#16
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: Headers????? you 1st asked about 3/4 length headers from a chevelle, would they fit. I just installed a set on my buddies 69. They are not a simple bolt on, they required switching motor mounts (and the brackets they mount to), we had a junk 85 chevy pickup to use for our parts. We were switching motors, so swapping out the mounting plates/mounts was no big deal. The reason we had to change the mounts, was that the front tube on both sides would make contact with the motor mounting bracket. I'd post a pic of installed motor if I could figure out how to....lol.



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02-23-2009, 09:42 AM	#17
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Headers????? Thanks for the info! I think I will try the Rams first! I do plan a 5.3 install down the road so I will save some money for now. __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

02-23-2009, 06:35 PM	#18
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Headers????? I'm with vectorit. I've had full length headers for some time with no problems. But it's just not easy to route the plug wires around them or work around them. As soon as I find a set of corvette rams I'm tossing the headers and putting in a new exhaust system. Last edited by Indyuke; 02-23-2009 at 06:36 PM.

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