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canso · 07-30-2003, 12:45 AM

I know this has been disscussed lots, but the search function is not in service. Flow tech headers are they any good, I have heard they are thin. Also what headers fit a 72 chev 2wheel drive small block. Please let me know if they are shorties or regular headers. I want to order some in the next day or two and would like to know either what they were ordered for, ie chevelle and year or part numbers. Thanks

*Phillip Johnson* · 07-30-2003, 04:08 AM

Flow teck are a low end header. I would stay with a good set of Hookers or Doug Thourley's myself but.... i will never switch from stock cast iron to headers as they are not worth the trouble...Leaks, burnt plug wires, burnt hands and arms..
I like to keep it STOCK!

73stepside · 07-30-2003, 05:39 AM

i have the painted full length dynomax headers. plenty of room for sparkplug wires and fit pretty good

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 07-30-2003, 09:43 AM

DYNOMAX are by far the best for your money on 67-72 trucks.

1971 Cheyenne · 07-30-2003, 09:53 AM

from what i've heard, hooker Super comps fit like a dream, and are a great header, but they cost between 350 and 530 bucks for the black and the ceramic ones!

68gmcjon · 07-30-2003, 10:14 AM

i have dynomax cerama coats and they fit like a dream, and only cost 230. I havent burnt a plug wire yet, but my hands are another story......lol.

Tx Firefighter · 07-30-2003, 11:10 AM

I've heard the collectors hang pretty far below the frame. Anybody want to confirm that for me. I need headers that will not hang too low under a lowered truck.

Kevin

WHYBYNU · 07-30-2003, 11:26 AM

DYNOMAX headers for Chevelle, 3/4 length and do not drop below the frame on our trucks. SUMMIT RACING PART
#WLK-86118 .. I hope this helps....

68gmcjon · 07-30-2003, 11:35 AM

The headers do hang down lower than the frame bout 2-3" here is a pic so you get a better idea.

68gmcjon · 07-30-2003, 11:37 AM

I got the headers made for a BB 67-72 2wd 1/2 ton, dont know bout sb's or the chevelle headers.

jays68yak · 07-30-2003, 11:52 AM

I have a pair of 3/4 chevelle headers for a bb, I hope they fit. It will be a long time until I can find out for sure.

give me a sec to find the post about headers.

check this out, there is another link in it that might help.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=58754

Ackattack · 07-30-2003, 11:57 AM

I have the dynomax headers, and they do hang kinda low, but I've never scraped them on anything driving and I'm lowered in the front, but they did kinda get hung up on a dovetail trailer now that I think about it.

jays68yak · 07-30-2003, 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by Ackattack
I'm lowered in the front, but they did kinda get hung up on a dovetail trailer now that I think about it.

I have the same problem with my lemans and full length headers. even after I had one shortened. Im thinking about welding some diamond plate to the dovetail part of my trailer so that it will just slide off. with my luck it will get stuck on the diamonds.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 07-30-2003, 12:36 PM

Yes the dynomaxes hang low. When I went with angleplug heads I had to get new headers I bought doug thorlys and they are great they dont hang as low as the dynomax and the craftsmanship is great.

70c10 · 07-30-2003, 12:44 PM

I have Hooker Super Comps. Hang low and are a B$%#ch to get to the rear plugs.

highboy_04 · 07-30-2003, 03:34 PM

can anyone tell me if a set of full length headers from a 72 elcamino would fit in our trucks. its for a small block.

Longhorn Man · 07-30-2003, 04:05 PM

Hooker super comps here...never touched the ground..even with my 500,000 mile od springs. The suspention will bottom out onto the bump stops (every single day) before the headers will touch the ground. I have no problems getting the rear plugs out of mine...I can't see what could be in the way.
Anyways, small block, th350...typical stuff.

Longhorn Man · 07-30-2003, 04:09 PM

The #6 is a real pain to get to. Have to use a friken wrench...but it is better than my old headers which I had to use a wrench on 7 of them.
Here's the hookers from underneath.

07-30-2003, 12:45 AM	#1
canso Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 92	headers ? I know this has been disscussed lots, but the search function is not in service. Flow tech headers are they any good, I have heard they are thin. Also what headers fit a 72 chev 2wheel drive small block. Please let me know if they are shorties or regular headers. I want to order some in the next day or two and would like to know either what they were ordered for, ie chevelle and year or part numbers. Thanks

07-30-2003, 05:39 AM	#3
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	i have the painted full length dynomax headers. plenty of room for sparkplug wires and fit pretty good __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

07-30-2003, 09:43 AM	#4
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	DYNOMAX are by far the best for your money on 67-72 trucks. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

07-30-2003, 09:53 AM	#5
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	from what i've heard, hooker Super comps fit like a dream, and are a great header, but they cost between 350 and 530 bucks for the black and the ceramic ones! __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

07-30-2003, 11:10 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Dynomax users.... I've heard the collectors hang pretty far below the frame. Anybody want to confirm that for me. I need headers that will not hang too low under a lowered truck. Kevin

07-30-2003, 04:08 AM	#2
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Flow teck are a low end header. I would stay with a good set of Hookers or Doug Thourley's myself but.... i will never switch from stock cast iron to headers as they are not worth the trouble...Leaks, burnt plug wires, burnt hands and arms.. I like to keep it STOCK!

07-30-2003, 10:14 AM	#6
68gmcjon Got earplugs? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winfield, Kansas Posts: 556	i have dynomax cerama coats and they fit like a dream, and only cost 230. I havent burnt a plug wire yet, but my hands are another story......lol. __________________ 1968 GMC Original A/C, bucket seats, PS,PB 396 bored to 402, Dynomax cerama-coat headers, Super 40 Flowmasters, 272/284 Crane cam, Crane gold roller rockers, holley 750 cfm double pumper, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, HEI ignition, 9.5:compression Alltogether 411HP and 446ft/lbs Dana 60 w/ 3.54 gears Turbo 400 tranny Why would you have anything other than a big block? HAHA

07-30-2003, 11:26 AM	#8
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	DYNOMAX headers for Chevelle, 3/4 length and do not drop below the frame on our trucks. SUMMIT RACING PART #WLK-86118 .. I hope this helps.... __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

07-30-2003, 11:35 AM	#9
68gmcjon Got earplugs? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winfield, Kansas Posts: 556	The headers do hang down lower than the frame bout 2-3" here is a pic so you get a better idea. Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC Original A/C, bucket seats, PS,PB 396 bored to 402, Dynomax cerama-coat headers, Super 40 Flowmasters, 272/284 Crane cam, Crane gold roller rockers, holley 750 cfm double pumper, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, HEI ignition, 9.5:compression Alltogether 411HP and 446ft/lbs Dana 60 w/ 3.54 gears Turbo 400 tranny Why would you have anything other than a big block? HAHA

07-30-2003, 11:37 AM	#10
68gmcjon Got earplugs? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winfield, Kansas Posts: 556	I got the headers made for a BB 67-72 2wd 1/2 ton, dont know bout sb's or the chevelle headers. __________________ 1968 GMC Original A/C, bucket seats, PS,PB 396 bored to 402, Dynomax cerama-coat headers, Super 40 Flowmasters, 272/284 Crane cam, Crane gold roller rockers, holley 750 cfm double pumper, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, HEI ignition, 9.5:compression Alltogether 411HP and 446ft/lbs Dana 60 w/ 3.54 gears Turbo 400 tranny Why would you have anything other than a big block? HAHA

07-30-2003, 11:52 AM	#11
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	I have a pair of 3/4 chevelle headers for a bb, I hope they fit. It will be a long time until I can find out for sure. give me a sec to find the post about headers. check this out, there is another link in it that might help. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=58754 __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. " Last edited by jays68yak; 07-30-2003 at 11:55 AM.

07-30-2003, 11:57 AM	#12
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	I have the dynomax headers, and they do hang kinda low, but I've never scraped them on anything driving and I'm lowered in the front, but they did kinda get hung up on a dovetail trailer now that I think about it. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

07-30-2003, 12:36 PM	#14
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	Yes the dynomaxes hang low. When I went with angleplug heads I had to get new headers I bought doug thorlys and they are great they dont hang as low as the dynomax and the craftsmanship is great.

07-30-2003, 12:44 PM	#15
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I have Hooker Super Comps. Hang low and are a B$%#ch to get to the rear plugs. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-30-2003, 03:34 PM	#16
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	can anyone tell me if a set of full length headers from a 72 elcamino would fit in our trucks. its for a small block. __________________ '67 c10 350/th350



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07-30-2003, 04:05 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Hooker super comps here...never touched the ground..even with my 500,000 mile od springs. The suspention will bottom out onto the bump stops (every single day) before the headers will touch the ground. I have no problems getting the rear plugs out of mine...I can't see what could be in the way. Anyways, small block, th350...typical stuff. Attached Images

07-30-2003, 04:09 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The #6 is a real pain to get to. Have to use a friken wrench...but it is better than my old headers which I had to use a wrench on 7 of them. Here's the hookers from underneath. Attached Images

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