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New headers look good but hang pretty low
Just like it says they are cool but way low what do you guys think they're hooker super comps. I want to have the most performance but i don't want to drag my new expensive ass headers. Any suggestions?
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
I have the Hooker Super Comps long tubes on my '71 GMC, they hang below the frame rail a good 3-4". Eventually I want to put air ride in the truck so the headers will have to go.
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
I have Hedmen elites that hang to low.
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
a moderate drop and headers dont bottom out
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
I have air bags in with stock arms and a 3" spindle drop. ill post a pic of them when aired out there is maybe 1/2'' of clearance to the ground.
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
here are 2 pics pretty damn low. what about the shorty style headers? It would be clean, but what is the difference on performance from a long tube full length header to the shorty?
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
pretty obvious those headers cant b used without major surgery to them// the only way to use without cutting piecing and welding is to switch left for right and run exhaust thru the top of the hood and over the cab
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
I tried that and they run right into the firewall! lol ride height should be 3-4" higher than that so I would have that much clearance???????? I'll see what the suspension guys run!
I think my dog is staring at your cat! lol Last edited by bmfpeterson; 09-02-2010 at 03:00 PM. |
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
Yep... I have a 3" drop in back, and a 1 1/2" drop in front on my '72, with Hedman Hedders (full length)... They are just fine.
They don't hang near as low below the frame as those S/C's that were pictured. Gary
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
can you send me a pic of those headman's preferably looking just like my pic so I can see how low they hang?
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
it is probably to late,but i am running the 3/4-length "chevelle" headers from dynomax. i am not bagged, but i am running a 4.5" drop in the front..... maybe it will help...LOL!!
P.S. i am still "thinking" on wether i want to try to set up a meet on the east side again...LOL!! |
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
I thought that ya were supposed to run chevelle headers on c10s so they dont hang below the frame?
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
I have Doug thorleys headers long tubes with a 4/6 drop and I still have at least 4-5 inches of clearance.
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
I would look into Hedmen Elite Series, they fit nice and high up with the frame...assuming you have a SBC in there....
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
The still look pretty nice despite being a bit low which is relative in relation to what your goal is. Best of luck!
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
POPO,
i am not sure.... i beleive for the 67-? model with a small block. i will check tonight on the reciept & try to reply asap.... although the hedman elite headers sound familar tooo LOL!! |
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
Here's my hedmen elites, they're about the same as yours.
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
just called summit and told them I was not happy with the quality of the header.( I really wasn't, for the money, pass side has lines in the tubes where they ran it through the bender and didn't polish out???)
so I looked at a set of dough thorley headers for 593.00 a lot better than 699. summit gave me a prepaid label and im sending them back tomorrow, then they will send me my new ones! heres a pic Last edited by bmfpeterson; 09-02-2010 at 04:18 PM. |
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
big_al_71---- nice setup!
thanks everyone for the info and help! Let me know on the meet, I still dont have a running truck and I will be out of town until oct 7th so let me know! |
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
Post some good comparison pics once you get them installed. A measurement of the difference in height would be good too
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
popo,
here is the information about my headers...... -Dynomax Performance 86118 - Dynomax Ceramic Coated Headers #wlk-86118, summit racing:$319.95, Make CHEVROLET Model CHEVELLE Beginning Year 1964 Ending Year 1973 Engine Type V8 Engine Size 5.7L/350 Engine Family Chevy small block Gen I Engine Swap No Drivetrain RWD Power Steering Yes Power Brakes Yes Air Conditioning Yes Standard Transmission Column Shift No Standard Transmission Floor Shift No Automatic Transmission Column Shift Yes Automatic Transmission Floor Shift Yes hope this helps...... |
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Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low
scotti--- Im on it. only thing is i leave until oct on sunday and wont get them before i go. but as soon as im back ill let you know!
thanks for the info they look pretty good! talk to you in oct |
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