68 camaro headers on my 66 stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NCD1966 · 01-23-2011, 11:09 AM

I'm in the process of installing a 350ci bored .030. And the heads and cam like bigger tube headers.
I have some new 1968 camaro Headman Hustler headers 1-3/4 tubes. with 3" collector.
My truck is lowered by the jeep coils in rear and cut coils in front. So I dont think ground clearance is a issue. Also Im running a Saginaw 3speed with overdrive.
Any of you guys know if this will work?

shortbed70 · 01-23-2011, 11:13 AM

I run a set of summit LT's from a 67-81 camaro with my automatic and had to trim about 1/2" off the pass side rail to clear the header tube. On a stick truck I dont know how they will play with the linkage. Mine are 1 5/8 tube also.

NCD1966 · 01-23-2011, 11:30 AM

yeah i have some Long tube that are 1-5/8 that have been on my truck for a long time.
I guess Ill just have to try the camaro ones and hopefully do very little mods.

shortbed70 · 01-23-2011, 12:31 PM

It should work and not hang below the frame much

**Captainfab** · 01-23-2011, 11:51 PM

You will likely have clutch linkage and bellhousing crossmember interference.

Rannos · 01-24-2011, 06:03 AM

When I installed long tube headers on my 64 with a 3spd I had trouble with the clutch linkage not fitting. I had to rotate the z-bar back(towards the front of the truck) a ways to clear the last primary and make a new rod from the pedal down to the z-bar. if you go this way just remember to leave adjustment in the rod to fine tune your pedal to clutch travel. When you change the rotation of the z-bar it changes how much it pushes on the clutch fork. If not done correctly you end either with short pedal travel and possible slipping clutch or not enough travel to disengage the clutch completely.

01-23-2011, 11:09 AM	#1
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	68 camaro headers on my 66 stepside I'm in the process of installing a 350ci bored .030. And the heads and cam like bigger tube headers. I have some new 1968 camaro Headman Hustler headers 1-3/4 tubes. with 3" collector. My truck is lowered by the jeep coils in rear and cut coils in front. So I dont think ground clearance is a issue. Also Im running a Saginaw 3speed with overdrive. Any of you guys know if this will work? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet

01-23-2011, 11:13 AM	#2
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: 68 camaro headers on my 66 stepside I run a set of summit LT's from a 67-81 camaro with my automatic and had to trim about 1/2" off the pass side rail to clear the header tube. On a stick truck I dont know how they will play with the linkage. Mine are 1 5/8 tube also. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

01-23-2011, 11:30 AM	#3
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: 68 camaro headers on my 66 stepside yeah i have some Long tube that are 1-5/8 that have been on my truck for a long time. I guess Ill just have to try the camaro ones and hopefully do very little mods. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet Last edited by NCD1966; 01-23-2011 at 12:36 PM.

01-23-2011, 12:31 PM	#4
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: 68 camaro headers on my 66 stepside It should work and not hang below the frame much __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

01-23-2011, 11:51 PM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,248	Re: 68 camaro headers on my 66 stepside You will likely have clutch linkage and bellhousing crossmember interference. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-24-2011, 06:03 AM	#6
Rannos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Caney, Texas Posts: 356	Re: 68 camaro headers on my 66 stepside When I installed long tube headers on my 64 with a 3spd I had trouble with the clutch linkage not fitting. I had to rotate the z-bar back(towards the front of the truck) a ways to clear the last primary and make a new rod from the pedal down to the z-bar. if you go this way just remember to leave adjustment in the rod to fine tune your pedal to clutch travel. When you change the rotation of the z-bar it changes how much it pushes on the clutch fork. If not done correctly you end either with short pedal travel and possible slipping clutch or not enough travel to disengage the clutch completely.

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