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70c/10barebone · 12-03-2006, 10:17 PM

Have any of you sent your exhaust manifold off to be split? I am researching ways to get duals on my 250 and found a place that will split, weld, grind, high temp paint and return ups for $185 with the option to keep the factory heat riser. Lowest I've seen the stovebolt cast headers is $259 and clifford truck headers run around $340. Any comments or suggestions for low price duals would be appreciated. What did you go with and why?
Craig

Longhorn Man · 12-03-2006, 11:02 PM

didn't the later 250's have a split manifold?

68Stepbed · 12-04-2006, 12:25 AM

Hedman makes a set of long tube headers for about $150ish.

70c/10barebone · 12-04-2006, 04:05 PM

Thanks for the info 68stepbed.

Brad · 12-05-2006, 03:16 AM

Kansas Kustoms doesn't do that anymore on the 250's. I think he couldn't guarantee the quality anymore. Check it out for yourself.

I'm actually probably going with the Clifford headers and would sell my Stovebolt split exhaust if you're interested.

lilred67 · 12-05-2006, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

didn't the later 250's have a split manifold?

i think the later model 250's with the intergrated head had split exhaust manifold!!!!!!

70c/10barebone · 12-05-2006, 11:16 AM

Brad you're way ahead of me on Kansas Kustoms. I called them today and if I had read your post first I would have known not to bother. Are you not happy with the stovebolt exhaust? I'm looking into the hedman headers right now but would consider your stovebolt if the price is right. How much with shipping to 33618. Also can I get some pics of you full exhaust? What mufflers are you running? Thanks
Craig

ThatOneBlue67 · 12-05-2006, 08:21 PM

I would not personally recommend the long tube headers for these. I had a set for my old 250 before I sold her off and they hung WAY LOW. You only had a few inches of ground clearance. If you plan to lower the truck, I wouldn't recommend them. But this is just coming from me, I would ask for a second opinion.

Brad · 12-05-2006, 11:51 PM

They hang low and will scrape if you've got your truck lowered. I like the Stovebolt headers and there's nothing wrong with them, and they'll last longer than me due to being thick wall cast-iron, but I like the looks of the Clifford headers better and will go with them.

TP from Cntl PA · 12-06-2006, 08:54 AM

The Cliffords on mine are up in the frame................The one that lower may hang down 3" if that, but I still have loads of ground clearance, I don't think they'd be a problem on a stock 4x2.

I agree, the Cliffords just give the impression you have "MORE" engine

12-03-2006, 10:17 PM	#1
70c/10barebone Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 79	250 split manifold question Have any of you sent your exhaust manifold off to be split? I am researching ways to get duals on my 250 and found a place that will split, weld, grind, high temp paint and return ups for $185 with the option to keep the factory heat riser. Lowest I've seen the stovebolt cast headers is $259 and clifford truck headers run around $340. Any comments or suggestions for low price duals would be appreciated. What did you go with and why? Craig __________________ 70 C/10 LWB 250

12-03-2006, 11:02 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 250 split manifold question didn't the later 250's have a split manifold?

12-04-2006, 12:25 AM	#3
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 250 split manifold question Hedman makes a set of long tube headers for about $150ish. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-04-2006, 04:05 PM	#4
70c/10barebone Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 79	Re: 250 split manifold question Thanks for the info 68stepbed. __________________ 70 C/10 LWB 250

12-05-2006, 03:16 AM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: 250 split manifold question Kansas Kustoms doesn't do that anymore on the 250's. I think he couldn't guarantee the quality anymore. Check it out for yourself. I'm actually probably going with the Clifford headers and would sell my Stovebolt split exhaust if you're interested. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

12-05-2006, 11:16 AM	#7
70c/10barebone Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 79	Re: 250 split manifold question Brad you're way ahead of me on Kansas Kustoms. I called them today and if I had read your post first I would have known not to bother. Are you not happy with the stovebolt exhaust? I'm looking into the hedman headers right now but would consider your stovebolt if the price is right. How much with shipping to 33618. Also can I get some pics of you full exhaust? What mufflers are you running? Thanks Craig __________________ 70 C/10 LWB 250

12-05-2006, 08:21 PM	#8
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: 250 split manifold question I would not personally recommend the long tube headers for these. I had a set for my old 250 before I sold her off and they hung WAY LOW. You only had a few inches of ground clearance. If you plan to lower the truck, I wouldn't recommend them. But this is just coming from me, I would ask for a second opinion. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

12-05-2006, 11:51 PM	#9
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: 250 split manifold question They hang low and will scrape if you've got your truck lowered. I like the Stovebolt headers and there's nothing wrong with them, and they'll last longer than me due to being thick wall cast-iron, but I like the looks of the Clifford headers better and will go with them. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

12-06-2006, 08:54 AM	#10
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: 250 split manifold question The Cliffords on mine are up in the frame................The one that lower may hang down 3" if that, but I still have loads of ground clearance, I don't think they'd be a problem on a stock 4x2. I agree, the Cliffords just give the impression you have "MORE" engine __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!



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