85 burb meets 6.0 lq4

[85burb]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Make sure you take plenty of pics so we know what they really look like.

You know me i take pics of everything.

[grayharville]

I know of a great place to do your exhaust, he do do 3 inch no problem. I swear by him.
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[85burb]

If this guy cant do it i will hit ya up for that name.

[85burb]

Got the headers in mail today. They are most definitly not long tubes. Mid-length at best. Kinda a let down but if they work i guess it does not really matter because they are the only option i really have. Cant wait to install them. They are huge for sure.

[mooseknuckles]

get 'em in there....lets see how they fit!

[85burb]

Truck is at the shop getting the front truetrac installed. The same place will hopefully do the exhaust at some point. I will do a test fit.

[68GMCCustom]

its great DT can fit so many trucks, and that they keep them from going below the frame rails. But if I'm understanding this right... sub'ing in a mid-length header in place of a long tube...just so that they can cover numerous years/models/configs of truck with just one header....shame on you DT!

To be honest I was planning on swapping my Dynatechs out for a set of these to get the complete 3" system within the frame rails. Not so sure now...will need to see more on these installed in a truck with my setup.

Somehow....I feel like DT took a back step with the '67-'72 guys!

[85burb]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

its great DT can fit so many trucks, and that they keep them from going below the frame rails. But if I'm understanding this right... sub'ing in a mid-length header in place of a long tube...just so that they can cover numerous years/models/configs of truck with just one header....shame on you DT!

To be honest I was planning on swapping my Dynatechs out for a set of these to get the complete 3" system within the frame rails. Not so sure now...will need to see more on these installed in a truck with my setup.

Somehow....I feel like DT took a back step with the '67-'72 guys!

A step back and a step forward......Went no ware. If they fit i will be happy. Maybe when i get my 421 ls some one will have long tubes out.

[85burb]

If you were closer i would let ya barrow them for a test fit.

[85burb]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

its great DT can fit so many trucks, and that they keep them from going below the frame rails. But if I'm understanding this right... sub'ing in a mid-length header in place of a long tube...just so that they can cover numerous years/models/configs of truck with just one header....shame on you DT!

To be honest I was planning on swapping my Dynatechs out for a set of these to get the complete 3" system within the frame rails. Not so sure now...will need to see more on these installed in a truck with my setup.

Somehow....I feel like DT took a back step with the '67-'72 guys!

Have you seen these. Kind of pricey but they look great.

http://www.brphotrods.com/mm5/mercha...gory_Code=CNV9

[68GMCCustom]

I'd like to see this setup mounted in a chassis...

[85burb]

Tada!!!!!

http://www.brphotrods.com/installguides/1TKCK.pdf

[68GMCCustom]

not quite as low as what I have... but still hangs below the rails.

[85burb]

They have 1 7/8 stepped to 2 inch as well. Just figured i would see if you have seen them.

[68GMCCustom]

I looked at their stuff some time back....but they didn't support all they do now.

[MTCK]

How are you liking the radiator? I noticed a little puddle under my truck today so maybe it is time to follow suit...

Did you get your exhaust installed?

[85burb]

Originally Posted by MTCK

How are you liking the radiator? I noticed a little puddle under my truck today so maybe it is time to follow suit...

Did you get your exhaust installed?

I do love the radiator. I replaced mine after i seen tiny bubbles coming from a seam where the tank meets the core.

No have to save the money for the exhaust and i will be saving for a while...... It is going to cost a ton to do the exhaust but i know the guy and he comes highly recomended. He will spend about 15 hours on it he thinks. I have been told his exhasts are works of art. I can not wait!

[85burb]

I think i am going to test fit the new headers tomorrow to make sure they fit. Hope they do. Cant wait!

[okieraptor]

Originally Posted by 85burb

Tada!!!!!

http://www.brphotrods.com/installguides/1TKCK.pdf

Now I like this setup! I wish DT still made the 1 5/8 long tubes!!! But I think this brp setup is the way im goin to go.
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[68GMCCustom]

must be the bean counters.....otherwise why would a company drop a product that they already developed and selling.... to go to a 1 7/8" "one design fits all" that covered more applications....but not all power plants. There are a lot of 5.3 swaps out there DT, 4.8's too... that need a 1 5/8" tube header.

My guess is the fit isn't as good with a 'one size fits all design' either. Some companies just don't get it

[85burb]

Holy cow...... I never want to do that again. They fit but not so good with my mounts. I had to move the engine about a half inch forward. And "adjust" the pinch weld. But they fit. They look great installed. I never want to put number 8 plug in. Here is the really nice s bend that is about 1.5 inch diamiter in someplaces. And a really great weld job done at one of the "good" exhaust shops.

[85burb]

I was going to do a "test" fit. That all went to the crapper when the nut inside the frame would not move and i made it and it lost the threads... Also had to cut the pipes off to see if the headers fit. Oh well. Now to just get them welded to rest of exhaust for now. Then the big bad ass exhasut. I do have to say it sounds amazing. Only ran it for a sec cause my o2 sensors were not reading anything. Said way lean. Hope i can baby it to exhaust shop.

[mooseknuckles]

what mounts are you using?.......that's some awesome welding!

[85burb]

Dirtydingo mounts. They are adjustable. I had motor way far back i guess. I dont know how to weld and i am sure i can do better. I was told he is the best welder around. That is why i am gone spend lots getting the 3 inch done really nice.

[85burb]

Had to take this post its number 1000!