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pcmcobra · 07-01-2007, 06:45 PM

Finally bit the bullet and got it done.
Went with the long tube coated hedmans, flowmaster 40's.
I thought I was going to hate the sound at cruise, but it sounds good. As for the tips, I went with the ovals, and not spread too far.
When talking with the guy at the shop, I have known him for a little while, he restyores classic trucks and cars, he has had several of these trucks, and assured me I would be happy with the long tubes, I expressed concerns about ground clearance, he said not to worry. I have been driving it for 2 days everywhere around town, no problems yet. If I do start bottoming out, I guess we will go with a shorty or 3/4 length. The only thing I don't like is the long tubes are a little low, but I do have about 5" clearance, and they did not put my a/c -alt support brackets back on, which I did not even notice until taking these pics. Have to deal with that this week.
I know, I need to get some new plug wires...soon.

grinch4om · 07-01-2007, 06:50 PM

looks good! how about pics from underneath? I dig the tips

pcmcobra · 07-01-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by grinch4om

looks good! how about pics from underneath? I dig the tips

boatpuller · 07-01-2007, 08:12 PM

looks good.. looks like the a arms will hit first.mine do.but i have hedman's shorties....hell,a- arm is just a fancy word for "nerf"

C&C Chevy · 07-01-2007, 08:48 PM

Looks good! Are those the Elite Headers or did u coat them?

pcmcobra · 07-01-2007, 08:53 PM

I think those are the elite series. They came coated.

C&C Chevy · 07-01-2007, 09:01 PM

How much is your truck dropped?

pcmcobra · 07-01-2007, 09:21 PM

i guess like 5/6 or close to it.
3" spindles 2" springs, and flip kit out back.

CLASSIC87' · 07-01-2007, 09:39 PM

Looks good... I see you got a new bumper as well- nice upgrade!

Anthony

pcmcobra · 07-01-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

Looks good... I see you got a new bumper as well- nice upgrade!

Anthony

totally forgot about that. You have a good eye.
I traded my step bumper with a board member. Got it put on, and moved it in about 1.5"

Texasdeere · 07-01-2007, 10:15 PM

Looks really good! Thanks for the pictures. I am thinking about that same style rear bumper for my 78. I have stock manifolds on my truck, 2.5" aluminized pipe with 50 Series Flows and stock style rear tail pipes.

I just orders some Hedman Elites and Super 40s for my 72 C10. They have a 3/8" mounting flange. Looks like your headers have the thick flange too.

Malo83 · 07-02-2007, 12:22 AM

Sweet setup

, like the way you did the tips closer together, do they make those headers with the AIR fittings???

82c10 · 07-02-2007, 12:25 AM

can you get some measurements between the pass. side header, and starter?

Texasdeere · 07-02-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

Sweet setup

, like the way you did the tips closer together, do they make those headers with the AIR fittings???

Not sure if this fits your application but these Hedmans have the AIR set up. Very expensive too.

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pcmcobra · 07-02-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 82c10

can you get some measurements between the pass. side header, and starter?

ya, when i get home from work...no problem

Restrorob · 07-02-2007, 05:11 PM

That exhaust looks SWEET !

BTW, Would that happen to be Rust Oleum Hammered paint on your control arms ?

pcmcobra · 07-02-2007, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

That exhaust looks SWEET !

BTW, Would that happen to be Rust Oleum Hammered paint on your control arms ?

Silver vein powder coat

pcmcobra · 07-02-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 82c10

can you get some measurements between the pass. side header, and starter?

I could not get under the truck to measure, so I did the best I could from above. There is minimum 2" clearance, actually closer to 2.5" no problems.

Hope this helps.

Jjszabo · 07-02-2007, 08:48 PM

how much did it cost u?

jimfulco · 07-02-2007, 10:28 PM

Are those collector flanges the ball-&-socket ones?

Eyegore · 07-02-2007, 10:33 PM

Pcmcobra that system looks great I agree w/ boatpuller that your a-arm will hit first.
Malo83 you can get the shorty edelbrock w/ a.i.r. from lmc, they hook to your stock exhaust if you want to do a piece at a time.

pcmcobra · 07-03-2007, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimfulco

Are those collector flanges the ball-&-socket ones?

ya

knightlife · 07-03-2007, 01:43 AM

that is so sexy...MMMMM! pure envy from south carolina lol

Ivan D. · 07-03-2007, 03:22 AM

see now those headers would allow me to do my 3" single unmuffled smotke-stack-type with a flapper valve exhaust, but no, I had to have some car long-tubes that exit on the sides of the tranny so I can't run a Y-pipe or even an H-piped for my current duals...

07-01-2007, 06:45 PM	#1
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Got exhaust installed Finally bit the bullet and got it done. Went with the long tube coated hedmans, flowmaster 40's. I thought I was going to hate the sound at cruise, but it sounds good. As for the tips, I went with the ovals, and not spread too far. When talking with the guy at the shop, I have known him for a little while, he restyores classic trucks and cars, he has had several of these trucks, and assured me I would be happy with the long tubes, I expressed concerns about ground clearance, he said not to worry. I have been driving it for 2 days everywhere around town, no problems yet. If I do start bottoming out, I guess we will go with a shorty or 3/4 length. The only thing I don't like is the long tubes are a little low, but I do have about 5" clearance, and they did not put my a/c -alt support brackets back on, which I did not even notice until taking these pics. Have to deal with that this week. I know, I need to get some new plug wires...soon. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native Last edited by pcmcobra; 07-01-2007 at 06:46 PM.

07-01-2007, 06:50 PM	#2
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: Got exhaust installed looks good! how about pics from underneath? I dig the tips

07-01-2007, 08:12 PM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Got exhaust installed looks good.. looks like the a arms will hit first.mine do.but i have hedman's shorties....hell,a- arm is just a fancy word for "nerf" __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 07-01-2007 at 08:13 PM.

07-01-2007, 08:48 PM	#5
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: Got exhaust installed Looks good! Are those the Elite Headers or did u coat them? __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

07-01-2007, 08:53 PM	#6
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Got exhaust installed I think those are the elite series. They came coated. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

07-01-2007, 09:01 PM	#7
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: Got exhaust installed How much is your truck dropped? __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

07-01-2007, 09:21 PM	#8
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Got exhaust installed i guess like 5/6 or close to it. 3" spindles 2" springs, and flip kit out back. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

07-01-2007, 09:39 PM	#9
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Got exhaust installed Looks good... I see you got a new bumper as well- nice upgrade! Anthony

07-01-2007, 10:15 PM	#11
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Got exhaust installed Looks really good! Thanks for the pictures. I am thinking about that same style rear bumper for my 78. I have stock manifolds on my truck, 2.5" aluminized pipe with 50 Series Flows and stock style rear tail pipes. I just orders some Hedman Elites and Super 40s for my 72 C10. They have a 3/8" mounting flange. Looks like your headers have the thick flange too.

07-02-2007, 12:22 AM	#12
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Got exhaust installed Sweet setup , like the way you did the tips closer together, do they make those headers with the AIR fittings???

07-02-2007, 12:25 AM	#13
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: Got exhaust installed can you get some measurements between the pass. side header, and starter?

07-02-2007, 05:11 PM	#16
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Got exhaust installed That exhaust looks SWEET ! BTW, Would that happen to be Rust Oleum Hammered paint on your control arms ? __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

07-02-2007, 08:48 PM	#19
Jjszabo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 10	Re: Got exhaust installed how much did it cost u?

07-02-2007, 10:28 PM	#20
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: Got exhaust installed Are those collector flanges the ball-&-socket ones?

07-02-2007, 10:33 PM	#21
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Got exhaust installed Pcmcobra that system looks great I agree w/ boatpuller that your a-arm will hit first. Malo83 you can get the shorty edelbrock w/ a.i.r. from lmc, they hook to your stock exhaust if you want to do a piece at a time. Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454 Last edited by Eyegore; 07-02-2007 at 10:35 PM.



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07-03-2007, 01:43 AM	#23
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: Got exhaust installed that is so sexy...MMMMM! pure envy from south carolina lol __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

07-03-2007, 03:22 AM	#24
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: Got exhaust installed see now those headers would allow me to do my 3" single unmuffled smotke-stack-type with a flapper valve exhaust, but no, I had to have some car long-tubes that exit on the sides of the tranny so I can't run a Y-pipe or even an H-piped for my current duals... __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

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