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05-18-2007, 09:03 PM
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The Peacemaker
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kannapolis, NC
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Exhaust Problems....
Well, ended up with a set of hooker super comp headers for the blazer which look great....but installed they are only about 3 inches in front of the tranny crossmember and thus the exhaust cannot be installed with proper clearance. I was wondering if I have to switch out my headers, or if there is a tranny crossmember I can buy that will allow the passage of the exhaust. This is kind of a time sensitive matter as I really don't like being stranded without wheels for long periods of time, and I don't like running the blazer with straight headers.
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1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB. |
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05-19-2007, 12:22 PM
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Needs a Big Block
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Red Deer , Alberta
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Re: Exhaust Problems....
Ive used hooker comp universal shortys on a few trucks now ie my slammed 64 , my old 88 and it looks like theyd fit my 78 just fine maybe look into them , ILl try and dig up a PN for yea, on my 64 I used the and made a smooth transition and tucked my exaust in the frame rails.
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05-20-2007, 03:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Everett, WA
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Re: Exhaust Problems....
I have a set of Hooker headers on my '82 and they end about 3-4" from the X-member.
My exhaust takes an almost 90 degree turn up for about 3-4" then almost 90 degrees back and runs out. It might be harder to do with mandrel bent pipe but if you don't mind crimp-bent then any exhaust shop should be able to do something for you.
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05-22-2007, 06:25 PM
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Chevys Kick A$$
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Zootown, MT
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Re: Exhaust Problems....
I think you will just have to switch them out or get some exhaust bent up. I could be wrong though.
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