Headers for lowered Big Blocks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Frizzle Fry · 06-21-2007, 12:22 PM

Any recommendations? I'm looking for something 3/4 length or so that won't hang as low as my current full length set.

bigblockc10 · 06-21-2007, 12:35 PM

yeah I would be interested in the answer for this also!!

**John Fabris** · 06-21-2007, 12:50 PM

Same here... I have a 402 going into a 67, and do not want any exhaust running lower then the frame....

72 Cheyenne402 · 06-21-2007, 12:55 PM

I have been looking for that answer for 7 years

Frizzle Fry · 06-21-2007, 01:30 PM

I'm wondering if THESE from Sanderson will work. They say they are for 73-87 GM trucks:

Frizzle Fry · 06-21-2007, 01:40 PM

I sent them an inquiry. We'll see what they say...

race-n-jason · 06-21-2007, 05:56 PM

Did a write up a couple years back...

--> CLICK HERE <--

SCOTI · 06-21-2007, 07:39 PM

I have Sandersons BB3 3/4 length for a Chevelle in my truck. IIRC, I trimmed the pass side rail 1/8" for insurance only. They cleared, but I figured the 468's torque would move the factory rubber m.mount isolators a little bit & I didn't want them to hit.

I punched holes in the crossmember, welded in the large diameter pipe like many on here & have 3" mandrel exhaust to the rear end that's 'invisible' w/the exception of the oil filter area (you can see that pipe through the fenderwell opening).

You may not be able to see it..... but you could definitely hear it.

Frizzle Fry · 06-21-2007, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by race-n-jason

Did a write up a couple years back...

--> CLICK HERE <--

Thanks for the link. So they hung too low to go over the tranny xmember, huh? I'd like to go over that and through the trailing arm xmember.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I have Sandersons BB3 3/4 length for a Chevelle in my truck. IIRC, I trimmed the pass side rail 1/8" for insurance only. They cleared, but I figured the 468's torque would move the factory rubber m.mount isolators a little bit & I didn't want them to hit.

I punched holes in the crossmember, welded in the large diameter pipe like many on here & have 3" mandrel exhaust to the rear end that's 'invisible' w/the exception of the oil filter area (you can see that pipe through the fenderwell opening).

You may not be able to see it..... but you could definitely hear it.

Scoti,

Did you go over the tranny xmember? Any pics?

*FormerMember* · 06-21-2007, 07:49 PM

I used a set of 69 Camaro BBC by Hedman.

SCOTI · 06-21-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

.... Did you go over the tranny xmember? Any pics?

Yes sir. Over the trans crossmember (fabricated crossmember that's very similar in construction to what's now offered from ECE or Perf-OnLine) and a straight shot through the boxed trailing arm c.member.

If you get down on the ground & look @ the truck from the side, you don't see any exhaust @ all.
As for pics.... I have so much crap in/around this project that it will take a few days to get some.

jkade · 06-21-2007, 09:57 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=234592

Check out that old thread of mine, those are patriot clipsetters from summit for a early 70's chevelle or malibu. Only had to do minor trimming and the are quality headers. You could lay frame with them on there.

*trkklr77* · 06-21-2007, 10:48 PM

stay away from the hooker competions[not super comps] they hang the full diam below the frame.

race-n-jason · 06-22-2007, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Thanks for the link. So they hung too low to go over the tranny xmember, huh? I'd like to go over that and through the trailing arm xmember.

Actually, if I didn't have other things in the way, I could have easily routed them above and through the crossmembers. My current Transmissioin linkage was in the way. I love these Hedmans. The only thing I regret is not opting for the ceramic coating.

They have a new collector design that is more forgiving, and allows for different approach angle of the exhaust pipe. Just something else to consider....

Frizzle Fry · 06-22-2007, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkade

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=234592

Check out that old thread of mine, those are patriot clipsetters from summit for a early 70's chevelle or malibu. Only had to do minor trimming and the are quality headers. You could lay frame with them on there.

Hey those look like a pretty good deal if they work: $319.95 for ceramic coated 1-3/4" primaries... Linky

or $349.95 for 1-7/8" primaries... Link

Frizzle Fry · 06-22-2007, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grendel

I used a set of 69 Camaro BBC by Hedman.

Ok if these fit they look like a better deal. They have 3/8 flanges instead of 1/4" as well as 14 gauge instead of 16 and ball flanges. Al that for $299.95 with only one questionable thing: They say they are "Thermal Coated" instead of ceramic coated...

Link Here

jkade · 06-22-2007, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Ok if these fit they look like a better deal. They have 3/8 flanges instead of 1/4" as well as 14 gauge instead of 16 and ball flanges. Al that for $299.95 with only one questionable thing: They say they are "Thermal Coated" instead of ceramic coated...

Link Here

I don't think you will beat the patriot's for the price and they are well made. In the begining I ordered some of the flowtechs for a bbc truck and they hung down way to far and were no where near the quality of the patriot's. JM2C

Frizzle Fry · 06-22-2007, 01:19 PM

I hear ya jkade. I just know that the 1/4" flanges on my current set are iffy at best. They seal with an extra thick gasket. If I can go with 3/8 for a reasonable price I will.

I got a response from Sanderson:

"Our BB4 will work, but not the BB8. BB4 is abit shorter."

The BB4 are block huggers. I'd like 3/4 length if possible. Here's the BB4

Frizzle Fry · 06-23-2007, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grendel

I used a set of 69 Camaro BBC by Hedman.

Are these what you have?

*FormerMember* · 06-23-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Are these what you have?

Yes. I had to clearance the frame ever so slightly, but they installed well.

Frizzle Fry · 12-09-2007, 03:12 PM

Any more input on this? I'm getting ready to go header shopping

dan468 · 12-09-2007, 03:35 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=258300

Frizzle check this one out

action · 12-09-2007, 04:13 PM

Summit list the patroit as 1/4" flange but the Patroit site list them as 3/8" flange. I have been looking at these but was also worried about the 1/4" flange. If in fact they are 3/8" this is the way I am going. jkade, Maybe you could measure your flange?
Thanks Jack

Frizzle Fry · 12-09-2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan468

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=258300

Frizzle check this one out

Hey I appreciated it but those are for SBC

Quote:

Originally Posted by action

Summit list the Patriot as 1/4" flange but the Patriot site list them as 3/8" flange. I have been looking at these but was also worried about the 1/4" flange. If in fact they are 3/8" this is the way I am going. jkade, Maybe you could measure your flange?
Thanks Jack

If that's the case I'll probably go with the patriots myself. They actually appear to be slightly shorter than the Headmans and have a better looking coating, plus 1 7/8" primaries instead of the 1 3/4" on the Headmans. Just wish they had the ball-flange type collectors:

PATRIOT:

HEADMAN:

corn · 12-09-2007, 07:28 PM

I have Hooker comps on my 69. Chevelle headers, not truck...

06-21-2007, 12:22 PM	#1
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Headers for lowered Big Blocks Any recommendations? I'm looking for something 3/4 length or so that won't hang as low as my current full length set.

06-21-2007, 12:35 PM	#2
bigblockc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Holland Pa. Posts: 76	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks yeah I would be interested in the answer for this also!! __________________ 1970 C10 Stepside (soon to be a 68 w/PS/PB/S&W back-half narrowed F**D 9inch w/Discs) 66 427/435 corvette motor (hopefully 871 Blower) 66 M21 4 speed (swapped in a built TH400) 31/16.5/15 Mickeys (soon to be 29.5X18.5X15 MT) 1972 C10 Stepside Pro-Street 1988 bed 3" Top Chop Custom Red Pearl paint w/overlapping Ghost Flames P/S P/W P/B P/DL P/door open Everything Shaved Frenched antenna 461CI BBC BDS Blower 1100 Dynoed HP TH400 Super Heavy Duty Full Back-Half Narrowed 12 Bolt 4:10

06-21-2007, 12:50 PM	#3
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks Same here... I have a 402 going into a 67, and do not want any exhaust running lower then the frame.... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

06-21-2007, 12:55 PM	#4
72 Cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks I have been looking for that answer for 7 years __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 402 LWB 2005 Silverado X-Cab 5.3L 2004 John Deere L120 20HP B&S

06-21-2007, 01:30 PM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks I'm wondering if THESE from Sanderson will work. They say they are for 73-87 GM trucks:

06-21-2007, 01:40 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks I sent them an inquiry. We'll see what they say...

06-21-2007, 05:56 PM	#7
race-n-jason -Praise the Lowered- Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Garland, Tx, USA Posts: 280	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks Did a write up a couple years back... --> CLICK HERE <-- __________________ Race-N-Jason ('71 Chevy C-10 LWB 454/TH350) ('07 Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9 Cummins/6-speed Manual)

06-21-2007, 07:39 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks I have Sandersons BB3 3/4 length for a Chevelle in my truck. IIRC, I trimmed the pass side rail 1/8" for insurance only. They cleared, but I figured the 468's torque would move the factory rubber m.mount isolators a little bit & I didn't want them to hit. I punched holes in the crossmember, welded in the large diameter pipe like many on here & have 3" mandrel exhaust to the rear end that's 'invisible' w/the exception of the oil filter area (you can see that pipe through the fenderwell opening). You may not be able to see it..... but you could definitely hear it. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 06-21-2007 at 07:42 PM.

06-21-2007, 07:49 PM	#10
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks I used a set of 69 Camaro BBC by Hedman.

06-21-2007, 09:57 PM	#12
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=234592 Check out that old thread of mine, those are patriot clipsetters from summit for a early 70's chevelle or malibu. Only had to do minor trimming and the are quality headers. You could lay frame with them on there.

06-21-2007, 10:48 PM	#13
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 775	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks stay away from the hooker competions[not super comps] they hang the full diam below the frame.

06-22-2007, 01:19 PM	#18
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks I hear ya jkade. I just know that the 1/4" flanges on my current set are iffy at best. They seal with an extra thick gasket. If I can go with 3/8 for a reasonable price I will. I got a response from Sanderson: "Our BB4 will work, but not the BB8. BB4 is abit shorter." The BB4 are block huggers. I'd like 3/4 length if possible. Here's the BB4

12-09-2007, 03:12 PM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks Any more input on this? I'm getting ready to go header shopping

12-09-2007, 03:35 PM	#22
dan468 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sun City, Arizona Posts: 430	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=258300 Frizzle check this one out __________________ 68 C-10 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414699

12-09-2007, 04:13 PM	#23
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: Headers for lowered Big Blocks Summit list the patroit as 1/4" flange but the Patroit site list them as 3/8" flange. I have been looking at these but was also worried about the 1/4" flange. If in fact they are 3/8" this is the way I am going. jkade, Maybe you could measure your flange? Thanks Jack __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400



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