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Old 10-09-2007, 09:32 PM   #1
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Headers; What am I looking for?

I have a 350 and am looking at putting in a full exhaust, starting at the headers. and working my way back to the duals out the rear. I have looked on Jegs, jc whitney, summit, and autoparts, and am confused with the number of different headers that are out there.

What I am looking for is a set of headers that fit my truck, a 72 custom10 4x4. It will eventually have a 4 inch lift and 35's on it so clearance is not a problem. What will work? Really what I am looking for is confirmation of a good set of headers that bolt on with no problems and perform/last/sound great.

I must thank you ahead of time so that you will respond to my post and give me advice. Thanks

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Old 10-11-2007, 05:25 PM   #2
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Re: Headers; What am I looking for?

Go with Hedman or Hooker headers, Don't buy the cheap ones,(Dynomax,Flowtech,Summit,Jegs etc.) I got Flowtech ones and they rubbed the front driveshaft with stock suspension.
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Old 10-11-2007, 08:33 PM   #3
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Re: Headers; What am I looking for?

Thanks for the reply, I know more that one person out there has headers on their pickup. I just want to know what will fit on our trucks without any fit problems.


I have heard that some people dont like headman headers, not sure of the reason.

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Old 10-11-2007, 09:08 PM   #4
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Re: Headers; What am I looking for?

Ive seen some longtube stainless steel headers on ebay for like $250 or so brand new, search on ebay motors and u should b able to find them. anyone tried these out?
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Old 10-11-2007, 10:25 PM   #5
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Re: Headers; What am I looking for?

I have Hooker competitions on my blazer. I have taken them off and put them on with the motor bolted in and the blazer sitting on the ground. I don't have a lift. My only complaint would be that putting the driver side back bolt in really sucks, but I think that would apply to all brands.
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Old 10-12-2007, 03:32 AM   #6
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Re: Headers; What am I looking for?

Make sure that your Primary header tube is at least 1 5/8in or bigger and long tubes only, no shorty's. also use graphite header gaskets they wont burn, they are reusable and assure a leak free seal. Car Quest sells the gaskets for around $25-28
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Old 10-12-2007, 06:42 AM   #7
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Re: Headers; What am I looking for?

I think the Headman Elites and Hooker SuperComps are a good choice.There are companies like Stans Headers and Sanderson,too.They may be more money.
Is the truck manual or auto?
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Old 10-12-2007, 09:30 AM   #8
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Auto,
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Old 10-12-2007, 11:12 AM   #9
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Re: Headers; What am I looking for?

Do the headers clear the starter, for starter access?
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Old 10-12-2007, 01:29 PM   #10
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Re: Headers; What am I looking for?

I'm running the Hedman Elites with auto and starter is accessible in/out with no problemo
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Old 10-12-2007, 02:16 PM   #11
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My Hookers leave pleanty of room to remove and replace the starter.
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Old 10-12-2007, 02:35 PM   #12
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Re: Headers; What am I looking for?

I installed a set of Sandersons on my truck, they are high quality headers but costly. They have 3/8" flanges, and I put them on like they said with just RTV, no leaks in the first 1k miles which makes me happy.
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