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**68350** · 05-08-2013, 06:16 PM

I am in the middle of installing a set of Sanderson long tubes on my 496

More pictures to follow but here is a teaser...

**68350** · 05-08-2013, 09:29 PM

They fit like a glove! No mods needed at all, slid up into position very nice. When I get my steering column back from Kevin, I will start it and test Sandersons gasketless flange. Just some engine silicone on the mounting flanges. 2 person job, but really something that could be done in a few hours with a buddy. Super pleased with fitment for sure!

77BBGMC · 05-09-2013, 10:04 PM

They look good! How is the spacing by the starter? I have a mini starter and the Hooker headers I have are about an 1/8" from the starter. I have a heat shield but its closer than I would like.
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Bennett68C10 · 05-10-2013, 12:03 PM

Nice install, do you have any pictures of how low they hang by the frame rails. Do they tuck up in the frame rails or hang below? Also do you know what part number they are?
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**68350** · 05-10-2013, 01:11 PM

I will take some tonight and measure starter clearance. They don't hang terribly low.
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**68350** · 05-10-2013, 09:15 PM

Here's a picture of how far they hang. My truck is stock height though, I could see where clearance issues could be a problem on a lowered truck. The cutouts are going to be a little low for my taste even being stock height. Trying to decide on exactly where I want them.

The are pretty close to starter. I don't know how much smaller a mini starter is than a regular starter, but I don't think these would have a whole lot more room.

77BBGMC · 05-10-2013, 11:17 PM

Thanks for checking!
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05-08-2013, 06:16 PM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Sanderson big block long tube header install... I am in the middle of installing a set of Sanderson long tubes on my 496 More pictures to follow but here is a teaser... __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

05-08-2013, 09:29 PM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Sanderson big block long tube header install... They fit like a glove! No mods needed at all, slid up into position very nice. When I get my steering column back from Kevin, I will start it and test Sandersons gasketless flange. Just some engine silicone on the mounting flanges. 2 person job, but really something that could be done in a few hours with a buddy. Super pleased with fitment for sure! __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

05-09-2013, 10:04 PM	#3
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: Sanderson big block long tube header install... They look good! How is the spacing by the starter? I have a mini starter and the Hooker headers I have are about an 1/8" from the starter. I have a heat shield but its closer than I would like. Posted via Mobile Device

05-10-2013, 12:03 PM	#4
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Sanderson big block long tube header install... Nice install, do you have any pictures of how low they hang by the frame rails. Do they tuck up in the frame rails or hang below? Also do you know what part number they are? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-10-2013, 01:11 PM	#5
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Sanderson big block long tube header install... I will take some tonight and measure starter clearance. They don't hang terribly low. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

05-10-2013, 09:15 PM	#6
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Sanderson big block long tube header install... Here's a picture of how far they hang. My truck is stock height though, I could see where clearance issues could be a problem on a lowered truck. The cutouts are going to be a little low for my taste even being stock height. Trying to decide on exactly where I want them. The are pretty close to starter. I don't know how much smaller a mini starter is than a regular starter, but I don't think these would have a whole lot more room. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

05-10-2013, 11:17 PM	#7
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: Sanderson big block long tube header install... Thanks for checking! Posted via Mobile Device



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