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THE "10" SILVERADO · 11-26-2010, 01:45 AM

I remember reading somewhere on here that if you are going to install headers on a late model truck engine you would have to modify your A/C (and if I remember power steering) brackets because they are bolted onto the stock manifolds. Well for Christmas I might gift my self to a new exhaust system and I was wondering if this is true for (1) and for (2) what are all of the parts I need to buy (like new brackets) and (3) if I were to get new brackets would these be suitable to any type of headers I could buy?

Thanks In Advance
Michael

bikes&bowties · 11-26-2010, 02:08 AM

just add a spacer. Because the flange is so much thinner on the header. all you need is spacers to make up for that space.

texasfunk · 11-26-2010, 02:23 PM

As stated above..or header brackets..they are fairly cheap and do the job..
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Plunkett · 11-26-2010, 03:11 PM

Can someone post pictures of the stock bracket with the spacer being used? I put headers on my truck back in june and kept the bracket off, now I want to put it back on there, but I can't seem to get it to line up like I need to with the ac and ps.

Manbearpig · 11-26-2010, 04:23 PM

I only had to modify my AC bracket

benoit454 · 11-26-2010, 04:42 PM

Well on one we made a bracket from a piece of exhaust hanger and bolted it to the head..

The other was a stock 84 chevy truck no a/c PS pump bracket, just used a spacer..

on my 88 with serp. setup I used a spacer that came with my headers, a manifold bolt and some nuts.

11-26-2010, 01:45 AM	#1
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Modifing Brackets for Headers? I remember reading somewhere on here that if you are going to install headers on a late model truck engine you would have to modify your A/C (and if I remember power steering) brackets because they are bolted onto the stock manifolds. Well for Christmas I might gift my self to a new exhaust system and I was wondering if this is true for (1) and for (2) what are all of the parts I need to buy (like new brackets) and (3) if I were to get new brackets would these be suitable to any type of headers I could buy? Thanks In Advance Michael __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

11-26-2010, 02:08 AM	#2
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Modifing Brackets for Headers? just add a spacer. Because the flange is so much thinner on the header. all you need is spacers to make up for that space.

11-26-2010, 02:23 PM	#3
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Modifing Brackets for Headers? As stated above..or header brackets..they are fairly cheap and do the job.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

11-26-2010, 03:11 PM	#4
Plunkett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 140	Re: Modifing Brackets for Headers? Can someone post pictures of the stock bracket with the spacer being used? I put headers on my truck back in june and kept the bracket off, now I want to put it back on there, but I can't seem to get it to line up like I need to with the ac and ps. __________________ 1987 gmc sierra v1500. 350 tbi, 700r4, 6" sky jacker lift, 15" Mickey Thompson wheels, and 35" bf Goodrich km2 tires.

11-26-2010, 04:23 PM	#5
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: Modifing Brackets for Headers? I only had to modify my AC bracket __________________ 1972 GMC C10

11-26-2010, 04:42 PM	#6
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Modifing Brackets for Headers? Well on one we made a bracket from a piece of exhaust hanger and bolted it to the head.. The other was a stock 84 chevy truck no a/c PS pump bracket, just used a spacer.. on my 88 with serp. setup I used a spacer that came with my headers, a manifold bolt and some nuts. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454



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