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Project1970 · 05-12-2002, 01:44 PM

http://www.azspeed.com/truck-3.html

Those have to be the funkiest headers I've ever seen short of the snake pits from Ferrari V12s and the GT40...

I wonder, are there any headers like that for our trucks that fit better? Hehe...or does that really make much of a difference compared to regular headers?

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lux hauler · 05-12-2002, 02:41 PM

I don't see the "tri-y".....they look like "equal length" headers to me (they're for a newer truck too").

[This message has been edited by 1972c10_ohio (edited May 12, 2002).]

PanelDeland · 05-12-2002, 03:29 PM

I think before I went with a snake pit like those I would check out some of he shorty headers for street rods.I think the appearance of the shorty's would make up for the power loss over the way those look.

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69 longhorn · 05-12-2002, 05:35 PM

Well, those look like knuckle/elbow fryin SOB's......looks like they might fry the insulation on the hood too! Just give me a good old set of Hookers, to run under the chassis,& Im happy with the tork that the long tubes kick out.........69

lofly'a · 05-12-2002, 10:39 PM

these are indeed equal length headers, and the premise is to have all the tubes the same length to evenly scavenge exhaust gases. this makes for a increased torque, smoother power band, and more horses.

Project1970 · 05-12-2002, 10:43 PM

But, for the love of god, must they be routed so strangely? I've looked under the hood of many a '96-'99 GM pickup / SUV, especially that of my mom's '97 Suburban, and I honestly think they don't need to be routed quite like THAT...

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slam33 · 05-13-2002, 09:02 AM

I for one prefer my header tubes to fall down out of the way. I also like to keep as straight a run on the tubes as possible.

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brennecke · 05-13-2002, 10:40 AM

The equal length bundle of snakes style headers do increase horsepower/torque, but at a specific place in the rpm range. you would have a noticeable powerband unless you carefully tuned it to stretch your peak. To make more torque across the board, you want unequal length headers.

05-12-2002, 01:44 PM	#1
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	*scratches head* http://www.azspeed.com/truck-3.html Those have to be the funkiest headers I've ever seen short of the snake pits from Ferrari V12s and the GT40... I wonder, are there any headers like that for our trucks that fit better? Hehe...or does that really make much of a difference compared to regular headers? ------------------ Project 1970 - soon to be seen at http://milhouse.treylis.org:81/ __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

05-12-2002, 02:41 PM	#2
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	I don't see the "tri-y".....they look like "equal length" headers to me (they're for a newer truck too"). [This message has been edited by 1972c10_ohio (edited May 12, 2002).] __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

05-12-2002, 03:29 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	I think before I went with a snake pit like those I would check out some of he shorty headers for street rods.I think the appearance of the shorty's would make up for the power loss over the way those look. ------------------ Deland does Chevys 68Chevy panel(LIZ) "A man and his truck,it's a beautiful thing" "I have the body of a god,unfortunately it's Budda" __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-12-2002, 05:35 PM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Well, those look like knuckle/elbow fryin SOB's......looks like they might fry the insulation on the hood too! Just give me a good old set of Hookers, to run under the chassis,& Im happy with the tork that the long tubes kick out.........69 __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-12-2002, 10:39 PM	#5
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	these are indeed equal length headers, and the premise is to have all the tubes the same length to evenly scavenge exhaust gases. this makes for a increased torque, smoother power band, and more horses. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

05-12-2002, 10:43 PM	#6
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	But, for the love of god, must they be routed so strangely? I've looked under the hood of many a '96-'99 GM pickup / SUV, especially that of my mom's '97 Suburban, and I honestly think they don't need to be routed quite like THAT... ------------------ Project 1970 - soon to be seen at http://milhouse.treylis.org:81/ __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

05-13-2002, 09:02 AM	#7
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I for one prefer my header tubes to fall down out of the way. I also like to keep as straight a run on the tubes as possible. ------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A> __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

05-13-2002, 10:40 AM	#8
brennecke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Missouri Posts: 469	The equal length bundle of snakes style headers do increase horsepower/torque, but at a specific place in the rpm range. you would have a noticeable powerband unless you carefully tuned it to stretch your peak. To make more torque across the board, you want unequal length headers. __________________ Never tire of doing what is right II Thess. 3:13 Northeast Missouri 71 LWB original 350 3/speed Soon to be 500

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