3" front lower which headers Full or Shorty's? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CaptHutch66 · 06-22-2011, 04:33 PM

If I'm going to stay around a 3" lower in the front w/a 350SB would full lenght headers be a problem? Or.....should I run the shorties? Would like to get it right the first time and not have to swap out after! Thanx, Hutch

kieth · 06-22-2011, 05:18 PM

Here are a set of camaro 67-68 headers, they are not full length kind of a mid length.

Kieth http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...970_g7MqS-A-LB

350sb 700 r4 91 motor mounts and brackets 91 burb and a tubular crossmember.......

**Clyde65** · 06-22-2011, 06:13 PM

If your not dropping any more than that I dont see why you couldnt run full length headers. if you were dropped 5 or 6 then you should be worried.

**Captainfab** · 06-23-2011, 01:00 AM

If you're running an automatic trans, you should be able to get away with running either the passenger car headers like Kieth posted, or maybe the Hedman #69230 headers. Those are specified for a 4x4, but they don't hang below the frame.

fryer1979 · 06-23-2011, 03:29 AM

I am almost at 5 inches of drop in the front and there is plenty of room in mine for full length headers. A set of headers to fit a late second gen F-body would actually be a good fit.

roofingbloke · 06-23-2011, 03:39 AM

In my opinoin i would allways keep the exhaust system tucked up as much as possible, not just incase you get the lowering bug and go lower, but also the more you tuck the exhaust up the least likely you are to hit anything,

headman hedders 69640 seem to offer a good amount of clearence,

kieth · 06-23-2011, 08:53 AM

I really had not planned on lowering my truck a lot but I did want to make it tidy so along with the shorty headers I cut out the center crossmember on both sides so If I wanted I could route the exhaust even with the center of the frame. The only thing in the way is the stock e brake cable routing and that can be moved easily.

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...510_hyAAL-A-LB

1964c-10 · 06-23-2011, 10:24 PM

my full length Hooker 2452's hang about 3" below the frame

06-22-2011, 04:33 PM	#1
CaptHutch66 Ooops! Wonder what that costs? Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sharpsburg, Ga Posts: 118	3" front lower which headers Full or Shorty's? If I'm going to stay around a 3" lower in the front w/a 350SB would full lenght headers be a problem? Or.....should I run the shorties? Would like to get it right the first time and not have to swap out after! Thanx, Hutch __________________ Hutch.....Metro Atl Fireman 29 years 1952 GMC 228 w/4spd Hydra Matic (SOLD) 1966 GMC stepside Shrtbed...350 w/Turbo 350 auto

06-22-2011, 05:18 PM	#2
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 3" front lower which headers Full or Shorty's? Here are a set of camaro 67-68 headers, they are not full length kind of a mid length. Kieth http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...970_g7MqS-A-LB 350sb 700 r4 91 motor mounts and brackets 91 burb and a tubular crossmember.......

06-22-2011, 06:13 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: 3" front lower which headers Full or Shorty's? If your not dropping any more than that I dont see why you couldnt run full length headers. if you were dropped 5 or 6 then you should be worried. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-23-2011, 01:00 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 3" front lower which headers Full or Shorty's? If you're running an automatic trans, you should be able to get away with running either the passenger car headers like Kieth posted, or maybe the Hedman #69230 headers. Those are specified for a 4x4, but they don't hang below the frame. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

06-23-2011, 03:29 AM	#5
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: 3" front lower which headers Full or Shorty's? I am almost at 5 inches of drop in the front and there is plenty of room in mine for full length headers. A set of headers to fit a late second gen F-body would actually be a good fit.

06-23-2011, 03:39 AM	#6
roofingbloke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: swindon, england Posts: 290	Re: 3" front lower which headers Full or Shorty's? In my opinoin i would allways keep the exhaust system tucked up as much as possible, not just incase you get the lowering bug and go lower, but also the more you tuck the exhaust up the least likely you are to hit anything, headman hedders 69640 seem to offer a good amount of clearence, Last edited by roofingbloke; 06-23-2011 at 01:39 PM.

06-23-2011, 08:53 AM	#7
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 3" front lower which headers Full or Shorty's? I really had not planned on lowering my truck a lot but I did want to make it tidy so along with the shorty headers I cut out the center crossmember on both sides so If I wanted I could route the exhaust even with the center of the frame. The only thing in the way is the stock e brake cable routing and that can be moved easily. http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...510_hyAAL-A-LB

06-23-2011, 10:24 PM	#8
1964c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: State Center, IA Posts: 212	Re: 3" front lower which headers Full or Shorty's? my full length Hooker 2452's hang about 3" below the frame __________________ 2003 Serria K1500 1998 Camaro 1964 C10 long fleetside bed, small back window, 3 on the tree 1964 C20 custom cab, long fleetside bed, big back window, 4 on the floor Disclaimer- anything posted is only based on my personal experience, opinions, and advice given by others. There are no implied or written warranties or guarantees with anything posted on this website.



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