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Nate003 · 10-27-2003, 02:41 AM

Hey guys, i'm putting a 350 into my 68 and I haven't ever owned one before, so i was wondering what's a good set of headers i can put on it. I was thinking of block huggers, but i was wondering if there is a good brand, possibly a part number or summit number or jegs number, if any of you have a setup that works good maybe even some pics, let me know, thanks alot, nate

*Randy70C-10* · 10-27-2003, 02:54 AM

Cobalt turned me on to these, Hooker Super Comps, part# HOK-2452-1. They fit awsome!! Almost forgot, I got them from Summit Racing.

*Randy70C-10* · 10-27-2003, 02:57 AM

Here they are

*Randy70C-10* · 10-27-2003, 02:58 AM

One more

Tx Firefighter · 10-27-2003, 07:21 AM

These are the Summit brand Jet-Hot coated headers. When I unboxed them, they were actually DynoMax brand headers. It was a pleasant suprise. The downside is the collectors hang low underneath the truck. Terrible for one lowered a lot.

That said, I have always run Hooker Comp headers, not the Super Comp ones. Never had a complaint at all and they're lots cheaper than the Super Comp models.

Tx Firefighter · 10-27-2003, 07:23 AM

other side

Tx Firefighter · 10-27-2003, 07:25 AM

underside

70c10 · 10-27-2003, 09:06 AM

Tx, how old are those?

Charlie Coleman · 10-27-2003, 11:26 AM

Sanderson....nothing better!

http://www.sandersonheaders.com/

jcab · 10-27-2003, 12:21 PM

Before you buy headers, verify what position your 350 is mounted in. If it is in the factory 6 cyl position, I think that some of the headers will not fit properly without modification, because they will run into the firewall, or steering linkage or something like that. If it is in the factory V8 position you should be fine.

Someone correct me if I am talking out of my ass here. :p But this is what I read.

Just a heads up.

Nate003 · 10-27-2003, 12:47 PM

hey everyone, thanks for the replies, but i forgot to add that my truck is pretty low here's a pic of it. also how do i tell if it's in the v-8 or v-6 position?

Charlie Coleman · 10-27-2003, 12:49 PM

Once again....Sanderson....nothing better! They have block huggers that are perfect for a low rider, and have the best flange in the business.

jcab · 10-27-2003, 12:55 PM

I would decode your VIN and see if the truck was a 6cyl or 8 cyl from the factory. If it was a 6 cyl, and has been converted to an 8, I would assume that it would still be in the 6cyl position. ( I think only a few people would bother changing the mount positions and getting the longer driveshaft etc.) If it is in the 6 cyl position, it will be sitting close to the firewall. Maybe someone else can elaborate on this, or supply a pic, as my 68 still has the original 250 in it right now.

Nate003 · 10-27-2003, 12:57 PM

hey charlie are you talking about these ones? also i checked the vin number and it came stock with a v-8.

Tx Firefighter · 10-27-2003, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 70c10
Tx, how old are those?

they've been on the truck three years. But, the truck was parked outside with the hood off and the whole engine exposed for a year.

Nate003 · 10-27-2003, 02:21 PM

hey randy do those hooker super comps hang below the frame, it's hard to tell in the pic because it looks like it's at an upward angle.

lukecp · 10-27-2003, 02:31 PM

Can't you use 3/4 lenght Chevelle headers on trucks for better ground clearance?

Nate003 · 10-27-2003, 02:33 PM

i heard something about this before, but i don't know any other info other than that, so if anyone knows more about the chevelle headers, let us know. thanks.

Charlie Coleman · 10-27-2003, 04:41 PM

Nate003

Those are the ones. They are short, so clearance is not an issue. Their flange design has the best seal in the industry. They cost more, but are worth it.

onelow69 · 10-27-2003, 06:00 PM

Thoughs are Sandersons CC3. They can be used in the stock V8 postion. I bought a set for my 69 and fit real well. A bit pricy but you dont have to use gaskets either.

10-27-2003, 02:41 AM	#1
Nate003 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bremerton Wa Posts: 124	headers,what type for a 350 in a 68 chev.? Hey guys, i'm putting a 350 into my 68 and I haven't ever owned one before, so i was wondering what's a good set of headers i can put on it. I was thinking of block huggers, but i was wondering if there is a good brand, possibly a part number or summit number or jegs number, if any of you have a setup that works good maybe even some pics, let me know, thanks alot, nate

10-27-2003, 02:54 AM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Cobalt turned me on to these, Hooker Super Comps, part# HOK-2452-1. They fit awsome!! Almost forgot, I got them from Summit Racing. Last edited by Randy70C-10; 10-27-2003 at 02:59 AM.

10-27-2003, 07:21 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	These are the Summit brand Jet-Hot coated headers. When I unboxed them, they were actually DynoMax brand headers. It was a pleasant suprise. The downside is the collectors hang low underneath the truck. Terrible for one lowered a lot. That said, I have always run Hooker Comp headers, not the Super Comp ones. Never had a complaint at all and they're lots cheaper than the Super Comp models. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-27-2003, 07:23 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	other side __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-27-2003, 07:25 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	underside __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-27-2003, 02:57 AM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Here they are

10-27-2003, 02:58 AM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	One more

10-27-2003, 09:06 AM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Tx, how old are those? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-27-2003, 11:26 AM	#9
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Sanderson....nothing better! http://www.sandersonheaders.com/

10-27-2003, 12:21 PM	#10
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	Before you buy headers, verify what position your 350 is mounted in. If it is in the factory 6 cyl position, I think that some of the headers will not fit properly without modification, because they will run into the firewall, or steering linkage or something like that. If it is in the factory V8 position you should be fine. Someone correct me if I am talking out of my ass here. :p But this is what I read. Just a heads up. __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

10-27-2003, 12:47 PM	#11
Nate003 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bremerton Wa Posts: 124	hey everyone, thanks for the replies, but i forgot to add that my truck is pretty low here's a pic of it. also how do i tell if it's in the v-8 or v-6 position? Attached Images

10-27-2003, 12:49 PM	#12
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Once again....Sanderson....nothing better! They have block huggers that are perfect for a low rider, and have the best flange in the business.

10-27-2003, 12:55 PM	#13
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	I would decode your VIN and see if the truck was a 6cyl or 8 cyl from the factory. If it was a 6 cyl, and has been converted to an 8, I would assume that it would still be in the 6cyl position. ( I think only a few people would bother changing the mount positions and getting the longer driveshaft etc.) If it is in the 6 cyl position, it will be sitting close to the firewall. Maybe someone else can elaborate on this, or supply a pic, as my 68 still has the original 250 in it right now. __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

10-27-2003, 12:57 PM	#14
Nate003 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bremerton Wa Posts: 124	hey charlie are you talking about these ones? also i checked the vin number and it came stock with a v-8. Attached Images Last edited by Nate003; 10-27-2003 at 01:02 PM.

10-27-2003, 02:21 PM	#16
Nate003 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bremerton Wa Posts: 124	hey randy do those hooker super comps hang below the frame, it's hard to tell in the pic because it looks like it's at an upward angle.



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10-27-2003, 02:31 PM	#17
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Can't you use 3/4 lenght Chevelle headers on trucks for better ground clearance? __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-27-2003, 02:33 PM	#18
Nate003 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bremerton Wa Posts: 124	i heard something about this before, but i don't know any other info other than that, so if anyone knows more about the chevelle headers, let us know. thanks.

10-27-2003, 04:41 PM	#19
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Nate003 Those are the ones. They are short, so clearance is not an issue. Their flange design has the best seal in the industry. They cost more, but are worth it.

10-27-2003, 06:00 PM	#20
onelow69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Cal Posts: 124	Thoughs are Sandersons CC3. They can be used in the stock V8 postion. I bought a set for my 69 and fit real well. A bit pricy but you dont have to use gaskets either. __________________ 69 Chevy Truck, 350, 400trans, Lowered 3.5/6, Disc brake conv, All early classic stuff. 62 Chevy Nova 350, 700R4, 2400stall, F9in, 3.70gear, AlburnPosi, Chevelle Disc Brakes, ect.

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