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n1njazx7 · 04-27-2012, 07:08 AM

I'm looking to get a det of headers for my 72 C10. I'd like to get a set of mid-length headers to keep as much ground clearence as I can. I'm not having any luck finding any listed for a 66-87 truck so, I'd like to know if anyone has tried a set of 88-95 headers on 66-87 truck?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160749951469...84.m1438.l2649

It looks like to me that they would fit. Anyone have any ideas?

RexDodge · 04-27-2012, 09:58 AM

If you don't get a set of shorties I will guarantee you'll loose ground clearance no matter what brand/year you go with. I you are bagging then it's a concern. If you are not then just how low are you going? Mine will be 4.5/6 and I expect to use extreme caution with speed bumps and such. I have Hooker Super comps with a 1 7/8" tube. Even with the 1 5/8" tube I believe there would be issues. Shorties would be the way I would go if I changed. I had mine left over from a drag car I parted out so I just slammed them on. We'll see how it goes.

**passthebuck** · 04-27-2012, 10:25 AM

I've only started my truck just one time since I installed these headers, but so far I like them a lot & they sit within the frame rails.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314836

RexDodge · 04-27-2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by passthebuck

I've only started my truck just one time since I installed these headers, but so far I like them a lot & they sit within the frame rails.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314836

WOW!

Those are REALLY nice! The fit looks amazing.

Sport/Truck · 04-28-2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by passthebuck

I've only started my truck just one time since I installed these headers, but so far I like them a lot & they sit within the frame rails.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314836

If I were to go with headers I'd use the Clear Image too.

Leftlane · 04-28-2012, 12:40 PM

Just curious as to whether these would also fit with a little frame trim.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Header-GMC-T...d8e8a9&vxp=mtr

Stainless with the (better?) ball flange; and similar money.

These are manifold replacements; and made to bolt up to an existing Y-pipe.
But if you had the Y-pipe stubs and flanges???
Looks like 1 3/4" though, not 1 5/8".

Jeffs70 · 04-28-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leftlane

Just curious as to whether these would also fit with a little frame trim.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Header-GMC-T...d8e8a9&vxp=mtr

Stainless with the (better?) ball flange; and similar money.

These are manifold replacements; and made to bolt up to an existing Y-pipe.
But if you had the Y-pipe stubs and flanges???
Looks like 1 3/4" though, not 1 5/8".

Those type there require you to cut away and modify your engine stand towers. or maybe buy some different ones.

Leftlane · 04-29-2012, 08:34 AM

Okay, I see the number one and two cylinder tubes go under as opposed to over.
Is that what will interfere with the frame mount?
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n1njazx7 · 04-27-2012, 01:41 PM

I forgot to say I have Trick Flow heads with angle plugs. That's what is making this harder to find a set of headers.

**passthebuck** · 04-27-2012, 05:16 PM

I have them installed on trick flow gen 1's with angle plugs & they fit great.

Jeffs70 · 04-27-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n1njazx7

I'm looking to get a det of headers for my 72 C10. I'd like to get a set of mid-length headers to keep as much ground clearence as I can. I'm not having any luck finding any listed for a 66-87 truck so, I'd like to know if anyone has tried a set of 88-95 headers on 66-87 truck?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160749951469...84.m1438.l2649

It looks like to me that they would fit. Anyone have any ideas?

I have these on mine other then mine do not have the chrome, the only modifications I had to do was to the frame, slight trimming and they worked great.

n1njazx7 · 04-27-2012, 10:19 PM

So let me get understand you correctly, you did get the 88-95 headers to work on your 66-87 truck?

Jeffs70 · 04-28-2012, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n1njazx7

So let me get understand you correctly, you did get the 88-95 headers to work on your 66-87 truck?

Yes just had to trim the frame back a bit and all fit fine.

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04-27-2012, 07:08 AM	#1
n1njazx7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisville Posts: 10	What headers to use? I'm looking to get a det of headers for my 72 C10. I'd like to get a set of mid-length headers to keep as much ground clearence as I can. I'm not having any luck finding any listed for a 66-87 truck so, I'd like to know if anyone has tried a set of 88-95 headers on 66-87 truck? http://www.ebay.com/itm/160749951469...84.m1438.l2649 It looks like to me that they would fit. Anyone have any ideas?

04-27-2012, 09:58 AM	#2
RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: What headers to use? If you don't get a set of shorties I will guarantee you'll loose ground clearance no matter what brand/year you go with. I you are bagging then it's a concern. If you are not then just how low are you going? Mine will be 4.5/6 and I expect to use extreme caution with speed bumps and such. I have Hooker Super comps with a 1 7/8" tube. Even with the 1 5/8" tube I believe there would be issues. Shorties would be the way I would go if I changed. I had mine left over from a drag car I parted out so I just slammed them on. We'll see how it goes.

04-27-2012, 10:25 AM	#3
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: What headers to use? I've only started my truck just one time since I installed these headers, but so far I like them a lot & they sit within the frame rails. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314836 __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car Last edited by passthebuck; 04-27-2012 at 10:26 AM. Reason: spellin

04-28-2012, 12:40 PM	#6
Leftlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 118	Re: What headers to use? Just curious as to whether these would also fit with a little frame trim. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Header-GMC-T...d8e8a9&vxp=mtr Stainless with the (better?) ball flange; and similar money. These are manifold replacements; and made to bolt up to an existing Y-pipe. But if you had the Y-pipe stubs and flanges??? Looks like 1 3/4" though, not 1 5/8". __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 350/350 A/C PS PDB

04-29-2012, 08:34 AM	#8
Leftlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 118	Re: What headers to use? Okay, I see the number one and two cylinder tubes go under as opposed to over. Is that what will interfere with the frame mount? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 350/350 A/C PS PDB

04-27-2012, 01:41 PM	#9
n1njazx7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisville Posts: 10	Re: What headers to use? I forgot to say I have Trick Flow heads with angle plugs. That's what is making this harder to find a set of headers.

04-27-2012, 05:16 PM	#10
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: What headers to use? I have them installed on trick flow gen 1's with angle plugs & they fit great. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

04-27-2012, 10:19 PM	#12
n1njazx7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisville Posts: 10	Re: What headers to use? So let me get understand you correctly, you did get the 88-95 headers to work on your 66-87 truck?



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