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ozman3803 · 06-29-2009, 11:09 PM

Ok this is what I have and want to do. I have a 2 wheel drive 70 chevy truck that has a manual transmission with a performance 350. I am going to bag the truck so I need a header that is going to clear the clutch linkage and be tucked above the frame since it will be bagged. Does anybody have a option of header for me or anyone that has a truck like this? I would really like to order headers this week to get this thing fired up. Pictures would be great and also part number would also be helpful. I'd hate to order headers and find out they won't work. Full length header would be prefered. I also looked at the headman headers in LMC but not sure if these will work either. Thanks for any reply.

vectorit · 06-30-2009, 01:42 AM

I ran Hooker Super Comps for a while, and they cleared the clutch linkage just fine. Plus they just fit better all over, making them go in and out easy.

Can't tell ya how low the collector is, since my truck is a 4x4 and I wasn't worried about scraping them on the pavement.

Maybe check out Doug Thorley's since they have a smaller collector. But Thorley's are pretty spendy!

http://www.dougthorleyheaders.com/pr...D2/35/sfID3/33

Jacfourteen · 06-30-2009, 02:36 AM

I have some cheapy flowtech headers and the collector runs under the bellhousing crossmember, they fit well and don't interfere with my clutch linkage. I think these would be too low for laying frame. From what I've seen of the full length headers they all run this way, so you might be stuck with shortys or block huggers (not sure how these fit with steering/clutch). Good luck, maybe some of the bagged guys will let you know what they're running.

Big_Chevy_man · 06-30-2009, 03:53 AM

i have the headers your looking for i have no idea what brand they are i picked them up from a junk yard yesterday for $20 but im using them with sidepipes ill look to see if there is a brand and model in the morning and post it up if i find it anywhere

built 67

C-10

big_al_71 · 06-30-2009, 08:53 AM

I went with doug thorleys as mentioned before a bit pricey but you get what you pay for....

06-29-2009, 11:09 PM	#1
ozman3803 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 125	I need some help choosing headers...help please! Ok this is what I have and want to do. I have a 2 wheel drive 70 chevy truck that has a manual transmission with a performance 350. I am going to bag the truck so I need a header that is going to clear the clutch linkage and be tucked above the frame since it will be bagged. Does anybody have a option of header for me or anyone that has a truck like this? I would really like to order headers this week to get this thing fired up. Pictures would be great and also part number would also be helpful. I'd hate to order headers and find out they won't work. Full length header would be prefered. I also looked at the headman headers in LMC but not sure if these will work either. Thanks for any reply. Last edited by ozman3803; 06-29-2009 at 11:13 PM.

06-30-2009, 01:42 AM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: I need some help choosing headers...help please! I ran Hooker Super Comps for a while, and they cleared the clutch linkage just fine. Plus they just fit better all over, making them go in and out easy. Can't tell ya how low the collector is, since my truck is a 4x4 and I wasn't worried about scraping them on the pavement. Maybe check out Doug Thorley's since they have a smaller collector. But Thorley's are pretty spendy! http://www.dougthorleyheaders.com/pr...D2/35/sfID3/33 __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU Last edited by vectorit; 06-30-2009 at 01:45 AM.

06-30-2009, 02:36 AM	#3
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: I need some help choosing headers...help please! I have some cheapy flowtech headers and the collector runs under the bellhousing crossmember, they fit well and don't interfere with my clutch linkage. I think these would be too low for laying frame. From what I've seen of the full length headers they all run this way, so you might be stuck with shortys or block huggers (not sure how these fit with steering/clutch). Good luck, maybe some of the bagged guys will let you know what they're running. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

06-30-2009, 03:53 AM	#4
Big_Chevy_man Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: grand forks ND Posts: 45	Re: I need some help choosing headers...help please! i have the headers your looking for i have no idea what brand they are i picked them up from a junk yard yesterday for $20 but im using them with sidepipes ill look to see if there is a brand and model in the morning and post it up if i find it anywhere built 67C-10

06-30-2009, 08:53 AM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: I need some help choosing headers...help please! I went with doug thorleys as mentioned before a bit pricey but you get what you pay for.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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