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12-04-2002, 01:25 PM
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Got earplugs?
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Headers
I'm going to be getting some headers and i was wondering how easy it is to install them onto a 68' w/ a 396 and a/c but the compressor isn't in. Is it going to be hard or easy? Thanks!
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1968 GMC Original A/C, bucket seats, PS,PB 396 bored to 402, Dynomax cerama-coat headers, Super 40 Flowmasters, 272/284 Crane cam, Crane gold roller rockers, holley 750 cfm double pumper, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, HEI ignition, 9.5:compression Alltogether 411HP and 446ft/lbs Dana 60 w/ 3.54 gears Turbo 400 tranny Why would you have anything other than a big block? HAHA |
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12-04-2002, 03:12 PM
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I dont know much about the 396 but I made the swap to headers on my 70 350 and it wasnt hard at all. Took about 4 hours. I have pics of the swap so let me know if you would like to see them.
HotRod
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12-04-2002, 03:24 PM
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Livin' it up.
 
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i did hedmann headers on my 69 with ac... so i dunno exactly how diff it is. if you've got the pass side compressor/bracket set like mine did i can tell you it wasnt very difficult. albeit i did cut the exhaust off as i was getting a new one with the headers. Make sure you check them header bolts again and again... i check mine like every time i do the oil or sooner since i tinker a lot.
The one thing i did find is that my pass side header (i think it's pass side) got dinged by the top part of the A arm bracket i believe, just a small dent but i'm sure it goofs the flow on that one cyl a li'l bit
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12-04-2002, 09:35 PM
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Some headers might have to go in from the bottom. My Hooker Comps did on the driver side. I had to really get the truck up to do it.
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12-04-2002, 09:40 PM
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On my SBC, i put the passenger side header in from the bottom, and the driver's side in from the top. It was a really easy job, just a little time consuming. I like to hear them run with no exhaust before they are hooked up to the rest of the system
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12-04-2002, 11:01 PM
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put headers on my bb and they went in fine from the bottom. just jack it up and slide them in from the bottom.
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12-04-2002, 11:31 PM
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Pronounced "Pew-al-up"
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Hey HotRod929, Could I take a look at your headers install? I think I am getting an exhaust for Christmas and will be putting my headers on myself..
Any help is always a huge plus!
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12-05-2002, 12:35 AM
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Hey Guys,
Here is the link to my header installation pictures. Hope they help. http://community.webshots.com/user/abu91 HotRod
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1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/ |
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