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siksilverado · 12-05-2009, 02:47 PM

IM GETTING READY TO PURCHASE SOME HEADERS FOR MY SB 350 I WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT CHOISES I GOT AND WHAT YOU GUYS RECOMEND?????

john02fxdl · 12-05-2009, 03:07 PM

These are Sanderson ceramic coated shorty headers I bought from ECE. I love them! No clearance problems whatsoever. My truck is lowered 4/6 so I didnt want to chance long tubes dragging on the ground. Thick flanges therefore no leaks!! Hope this helps. John

cheford · 08-14-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by john02fxdl

These are Sanderson ceramic coated shorty headers I bought from ECE. I love them! No clearance problems whatsoever. My truck is lowered 4/6 so I didnt want to chance long tubes dragging on the ground. Thick flanges therefore no leaks!! Hope this helps. John

It's been awhile since I've posted but a set of Sanderson's arrived yesterday and I went to put them on this morning. The driver side fit perfect but appears that it will be difficult to change the rear spark plug. The passenger side won't bolt up the cylinder head because it's up against the frame. I'm using the original motor mounts which are new on a 5.7 liter out of a 90 silverado in a 1972 chassie. Viewing the pictures of the Sanderson headers in this thread it doesn't appear that anyone had this issue. Hope I've given enough info so someone can help or give me advice. Thanks John.

68Stepbed · 12-05-2009, 08:14 PM

Here's my Hedman Elite headers.

Here's a shot of how they look underneath.

big mike71 · 12-07-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Here's my Hedman Elite headers.

Here's a shot of how they look underneath.

How much is your truck lowered? I have the same headers and was wondering how low I can go and still have decent clearance.

combustion · 12-07-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Here's my Hedman Elite headers.

Here's a shot of how they look underneath.

wow first off, you have a gorgeous truck. i have a question about your motor dress up; what kind of paint did you use on your valve covers and intake mani? it looks really good.

rennat_2006 · 12-05-2009, 08:33 PM

Thats a beautiful truck and engine bay 68stepbed! The gray and blue looks really sharp one the engine/accessories

green68 · 12-05-2009, 10:10 PM

Sanderson from Early Classic is my choice.

big_al_71 · 12-05-2009, 11:07 PM

I have doug thorleys on mine.....

VDOG · 12-05-2009, 11:23 PM

My old Headman's, a pain in the A#& to get to the 3rd plug on this side.
Choose wisely.

big mike71 · 12-05-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

My old Headman's, a pain in the A#& to get to the 3rd plug on this side.
Choose wisely.

If your talking about hedmen elites and the third plug on the drivers side you aren't kidding. It took me 45mins to get that plug changed.

big mike71 · 12-05-2009, 11:32 PM

Sweet motor Big Al.

green68 · 12-05-2009, 11:59 PM

i posted pics of doug thorley installed without the body in the past. judge for yourself...........

big_al_71 · 12-06-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

Sweet motor Big Al.

thanks Mike!!!!

jholley · 12-06-2009, 10:02 PM

I'll second, or third, or whatever we are up to on the Sanderson's. The plugs aren't too bad to get too. Have to use a wrench from underneath on a couple but not too bad.

red69ss · 12-06-2009, 10:32 PM

thought I would post some pics of mine(probaly 9th time i've posted these pics) there have been no modifications made to get these to fit ,but the engine is sitting in the 6 cylinder position so I can't say for sure they will work in v8 pos. , they are summit brand block huggers($200).

**mr48chev** · 12-06-2009, 11:15 PM

No photo but I just put a set of cheapies from Schucks on my 71. I haven't tried changing plugs yet but It may be a challenge on a couple of them. So far no leaks but clearance in some spots could be better.

Jim_PA · 12-07-2009, 01:05 PM

Another vote for the Thorley headers:

marcsRX · 12-07-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_PA

Another vote for the Thorley headers:

This aint goin to work on a truck with a decent drop...

VDOG · 12-07-2009, 01:41 PM

I agree, my 3 inch drop would kill those, and my plan is to go 4 to 5 in the front so these wont work for me.
But there some great looking headers.

Jim_PA · 12-07-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by marcsRX

This aint goin to work on a truck with a decent drop...

The bottom of the collector is about level with the bottom of the front crossmember.

Correction: I just went out and looked, the bottom of the collector is about 1" below the bottom of the front crossmember.

Are you planning to drag your front crossmember?

68Stepbed · 12-07-2009, 03:00 PM

Big Mike, I have a 3.5/5 drop. I've not had an issue of scraping anything yet.

Jim_PA · 12-07-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Big Mike, I have a 3.5/5 drop. I've not had an issue of scraping anything yet.

And those are definitely hanging much lower than mine- looks good

big mike71 · 12-07-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Big Mike, I have a 3.5/5 drop. I've not had an issue of scraping anything yet.

Thanks, I wish I would have planned ahead more before I picked out my headers, But I can drop it as low as yours I'll be happy.

68Stepbed · 12-07-2009, 05:06 PM

combustion, thanks for the compliment. As for the paint, it's called Cast Coat Iron. It's engine enamel made by Dupli-Color. It's available at Advanced Auto Parts.

Auto Zone used to carry it, but they switched to Rustoleum brand. They offer the same color, but I don't know how close it is.

12-05-2009, 02:47 PM	#1
siksilverado Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CA Posts: 29	Show me your headers IM GETTING READY TO PURCHASE SOME HEADERS FOR MY SB 350 I WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT CHOISES I GOT AND WHAT YOU GUYS RECOMEND????? __________________ SAL

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john02fxdl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Avondale, PA. South east corner of the state Posts: 75	Re: Show me your headers These are Sanderson ceramic coated shorty headers I bought from ECE. I love them! No clearance problems whatsoever. My truck is lowered 4/6 so I didnt want to chance long tubes dragging on the ground. Thick flanges therefore no leaks!! Hope this helps. John Attached Images __________________ When I grow up, I want to be the man my wife married. I used to be schitzophrenic, but we're O.K. now

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68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Show me your headers Here's my Hedman Elite headers. Here's a shot of how they look underneath. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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rennat_2006 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pasco, wa Posts: 111	Re: Show me your headers Thats a beautiful truck and engine bay 68stepbed! The gray and blue looks really sharp one the engine/accessories __________________ 1972 C10 cheyenne super -350/th350 Wifes truck 1971 Nova- 6.0l with some goodies and a t56, 98-02 camaro brakes all around, tubular control arms, etc 2000 zr2 blazer- rock crawler offroad toy, one ton axles and lockers front and rear. 2006 2500hd- 500hp duramax/built allison trans,traction bars, and some other goodies.

12-05-2009, 10:10 PM	#8
green68 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: cajun Posts: 42	Re: Show me your headers Sanderson from Early Classic is my choice.

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big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Show me your headers I have doug thorleys on mine..... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Show me your headers My old Headman's, a pain in the A#& to get to the 3rd plug on this side. Choose wisely.

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big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Show me your headers Sweet motor Big Al. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

12-05-2009, 11:59 PM	#13
green68 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: cajun Posts: 42	Re: Show me your headers i posted pics of doug thorley installed without the body in the past. judge for yourself...........

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jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Show me your headers I'll second, or third, or whatever we are up to on the Sanderson's. The plugs aren't too bad to get too. Have to use a wrench from underneath on a couple but not too bad. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

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red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: Show me your headers thought I would post some pics of mine(probaly 9th time i've posted these pics) there have been no modifications made to get these to fit ,but the engine is sitting in the 6 cylinder position so I can't say for sure they will work in v8 pos. , they are summit brand block huggers($200). Attached Images __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

12-06-2009, 11:15 PM	#17
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,708	Re: Show me your headers No photo but I just put a set of cheapies from Schucks on my 71. I haven't tried changing plugs yet but It may be a challenge on a couple of them. So far no leaks but clearance in some spots could be better. Last edited by mr48chev; 12-06-2009 at 11:16 PM.

12-07-2009, 01:05 PM	#18
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Show me your headers Another vote for the Thorley headers: Last edited by Jim_PA; 12-07-2009 at 01:06 PM.

12-07-2009, 01:41 PM	#20
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Show me your headers I agree, my 3 inch drop would kill those, and my plan is to go 4 to 5 in the front so these wont work for me. But there some great looking headers.

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68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Show me your headers Big Mike, I have a 3.5/5 drop. I've not had an issue of scraping anything yet. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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12-07-2009, 05:06 PM	#25
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Show me your headers combustion, thanks for the compliment. As for the paint, it's called Cast Coat Iron. It's engine enamel made by Dupli-Color. It's available at Advanced Auto Parts. Auto Zone used to carry it, but they switched to Rustoleum brand. They offer the same color, but I don't know how close it is. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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