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threeonthetree · 08-01-2009, 11:04 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-11510FLT/

would like to get the deal with the glasspacks but summit is saying that they wont work on c trucks why not?

mclairmo · 08-01-2009, 11:16 PM

I though the 4x4s had the engine set farther back. Also has a front diff. These headers must be specifically made to fit the 4x4s particular set up.

threeonthetree · 08-01-2009, 11:29 PM

but would they work on a 2wd its not really that much diffrent
frame rails are the same right? it would be less for the to be going by.
k is 73+ right?

**GruntMoanCough** · 08-01-2009, 11:53 PM

K is a 4wd.
The difference may be the crossmember.
If you look at the Dynomax 85023 that fit the C or K, they look darn near identical to the Flowmasters to me. I would go for it for that price and modify if necessary.
Unless somebody else can see or know the difference.

prostreetC-10 · 08-02-2009, 12:46 AM

Always call the manufacturer and do not rely on the accuracy of the Summit website. I have ran into many problems with the application section. They will even tell you to do the same if you are unsure of their data.

mclairmo · 08-02-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Always call the manufacturer and do not rely on the accuracy of the Summit website. I have ran into many problems with the application section. They will even tell you to do the same if you are unsure of their data.

Good advice. Manufacturer should be able to tell you why it will or will not fit your particular vehicle.

sandking · 08-02-2009, 10:43 AM

I would say for that price, get 'em and make the neccesary modifications to fit them. I would guess the modifications will be minimal.

C20-67_N_MO · 08-02-2009, 10:53 AM

I had a set of headers I bought for my '67 C20 with the 250 ci engine.

Just not sure if it was summit or some other speed shop that I ordered them from.

Will let you know once I get back home if you like.

Scott Webster · 08-02-2009, 11:28 AM

The guy I got my engine from told me that the big problem with headers on a 4x4 is the transfer case. I would agree with calling the manufacturer.

brad_man_72 · 08-02-2009, 12:21 PM

i put a set of flowtech headers on my 67 c-10 because they were cheap.
after moving the engine back 2" having my driveshaft sortened, beating the headers, and triming the control arms. im pretty sure ill pay a few extra bucks for headers that actually fit.

pmpski_1 · 08-02-2009, 05:03 PM

I've heard the same story about the Flowtechs Brad_Man has. I'd get headers that fit right out of the box if it were me. Not worth the price if you bang it to fit and it still won't work. That's 130 bucks of lottery tickets you coulda bought.

08-01-2009, 11:04 PM	#1
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	why wont these work on our trucks http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-11510FLT/ would like to get the deal with the glasspacks but summit is saying that they wont work on c trucks why not?

08-01-2009, 11:16 PM	#2
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: why wont these work on our trucks I though the 4x4s had the engine set farther back. Also has a front diff. These headers must be specifically made to fit the 4x4s particular set up.

08-01-2009, 11:29 PM	#3
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: why wont these work on our trucks but would they work on a 2wd its not really that much diffrent frame rails are the same right? it would be less for the to be going by. k is 73+ right?

08-01-2009, 11:53 PM	#4
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: why wont these work on our trucks K is a 4wd. The difference may be the crossmember. If you look at the Dynomax 85023 that fit the C or K, they look darn near identical to the Flowmasters to me. I would go for it for that price and modify if necessary. Unless somebody else can see or know the difference. __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

08-02-2009, 12:46 AM	#5
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: why wont these work on our trucks Always call the manufacturer and do not rely on the accuracy of the Summit website. I have ran into many problems with the application section. They will even tell you to do the same if you are unsure of their data. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

08-02-2009, 10:43 AM	#7
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: why wont these work on our trucks I would say for that price, get 'em and make the neccesary modifications to fit them. I would guess the modifications will be minimal. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

08-02-2009, 10:53 AM	#8
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: why wont these work on our trucks I had a set of headers I bought for my '67 C20 with the 250 ci engine. Just not sure if it was summit or some other speed shop that I ordered them from. Will let you know once I get back home if you like. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

08-02-2009, 11:28 AM	#9
Scott Webster Sheetmetal Psycho Join Date: May 2005 Location: athens PA Posts: 515	Re: why wont these work on our trucks The guy I got my engine from told me that the big problem with headers on a 4x4 is the transfer case. I would agree with calling the manufacturer. __________________ I didn't say you were stupid, but I was thinking it... I need a check up from the neck up! Project "Rigginstine's Monster" 1971 C-10 longbed 355/4spd Future mods: 67 front clip Webby's Rigginations - where everything has potential!

08-02-2009, 12:21 PM	#10
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: why wont these work on our trucks i put a set of flowtech headers on my 67 c-10 because they were cheap. after moving the engine back 2" having my driveshaft sortened, beating the headers, and triming the control arms. im pretty sure ill pay a few extra bucks for headers that actually fit. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

08-02-2009, 05:03 PM	#11
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: why wont these work on our trucks I've heard the same story about the Flowtechs Brad_Man has. I'd get headers that fit right out of the box if it were me. Not worth the price if you bang it to fit and it still won't work. That's 130 bucks of lottery tickets you coulda bought. __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20 Last edited by pmpski_1; 08-02-2009 at 05:07 PM.



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