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chevybill · 02-24-2005, 10:49 AM

Hey everybody, I just found this over on summits website, its a complete exhaust system for our trucks, minus the mufflers. They have header kits, hok-16522-hkr and manifold kits as well. Just enter your truck's info and the kits will pop up.

When I get to this stage of my build, I will probably use the header kit.

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...earchType=Make

greasemonkey · 02-24-2005, 11:33 AM

Very cool, thanks for the link!
At first I was disappointed that it was only 2 1/4" but then I realized since it is mandrel bent it would still flow better than my crushbent 2 1/2" system.

Custom 68 · 02-24-2005, 12:25 PM

humm, I wonder where they exit?

farside847 · 02-24-2005, 12:37 PM

Hmmmm, it says it exits "split side".

After taking a good look at the pic it looks like it goes over the axle and
then exits at a 45 near the bumper similar to stock.

Anyone ever installed one? $135 seems pretty resonable.

70 longbed · 02-24-2005, 01:26 PM

I bought the kit and the headers, and I had some problems with the fit. Summit was willing to take it back, but I took it all down to the local Midas shop and one of the guys fixed me up on his own time. My neighbor said there was no way I was going to get the quality locally for the price I had paid, so just added a few more $$ and had that one custom fit.

chevybill · 02-24-2005, 02:36 PM

How much modification was needed for this kit to work on your truck?
My local exhaust guy is a total idiot. Where did you exit your pipes?

Gary · 02-24-2005, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70 longbed

I bought the kit and the headers, and I had some problems with the fit. Summit was willing to take it back, but I took it all down to the local Midas shop and one of the guys fixed me up on his own time. My neighbor said there was no way I was going to get the quality locally for the price I had paid, so just added a few more $$ and had that one custom fit.

Same here, I ordered headers from Summit and they "nearly" fit, it was $125 to have the left one modified to complete the fit and for that price I wasn't going to bother with a return and trying a different header. I have (what I believe is) a stock 402 with A/C and automatic trans truck and I got the HED-69110 part number in case anyone is wondering what worked for me

$135 + free shipping (mighta been a special?) and $125 to modify the left one slightly at the muffler shop was still an allright price for good headers.

70 longbed · 02-24-2005, 04:18 PM

The headers were fine, I think I bought the supercomp. There was one piece, first piece off the header, that had the wrong angle in it, which through everything behind it out of whack. The rest of the bends were okay up over the axle and out the sides behind the tires, like stock. I also went fron single to duals, so he added a hanger or two for me.

Doug76 · 02-24-2005, 07:03 PM

JC whitney has the kit with the cheap turbo mufflers that exit before the back tires for like 120.00

farside847 · 02-24-2005, 09:26 PM

Hmm, too bad they dont include H pipes.

4x4Poet · 02-27-2005, 06:37 AM

I wish I could find a mandrel-bent, single-pipe exhaust system for a "71 K10 w/350 and Rams Horn manifolds with no muffler supplied–all for that price or better. I'm still looking at making mine with mandrel-bent pieces.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-27-2005, 07:41 AM

I Know This Thread Is About Complete Exhaust Kits, But.....

Just A Fyi Of Caution For 4wd Owners, Their Program Listed
Several Headers For My Blazer And Most Of Them Do Not Fit,
I Made Like 17 Calls In A 2 Week Period Trying To Order Them,
When It Was All Said And Done I Got Em From Jeg's, I'm Really
Dissapointed With The Knowledge Of The Summit Geeks. Jmho

farside847 · 02-28-2005, 03:20 PM

I called them to make sure it would fit, but it will only fit long frames, not short.

J.Lance · 02-28-2005, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farside847

I called them to make sure it would fit, but it will only fit long frames, not short.

I installed the JC Whitney kit on my dad's truck a couple of years ago. If I remember right there are some straight runs that could easily be cut down for a SWB application. No promises but I don't see why not.

The kit I received was for stock application to stock manifolds exiting out the sides behind the rear wheels. Seems like no matter how I configured the peices, I could not get it to fit well with out the exit pips actually angling up. If I would have pointed them down, they would have hung way too low. and I couldn't hang the pipes any higher due to the bend over the rear axle. Just bought some turndowns and slapped em on the end. Also fully welded the joints instead of using the clamps. Other than the aesthetics on the exit, I was happy for the price.

farside847 · 02-28-2005, 03:50 PM

Well, I called a few places and this is what I have found, so far.

Jegs - No compatible kits.
Summit - No compatible kits.
JC Whiteney - No campatible kits.

I started seeing a pattern, so not believing these reseller guys I instead called
a manufacturer. Most dont accept calls but Hooker does. It ends up that Hooker
does have kits that are built for the short frame 71 chevy. Part number
16621HKR for use with stock manifolds, and 16522HKR for use with their
headers (2452HKR).

BTW - summit does carry these part numbers online.

So now I get to decide if I want to keep the stock manifolds, or go with
headers. Oh the trials of a chevy owner...

farside847 · 02-28-2005, 04:26 PM

You know what, strike that. I went onto Hookers site and it showed for
long base only. So I called Hooker back. Those kits are only for long base.

But I think your right J.Lance, the long base should be able to be
shortened pretty easily.

4x4Poet · 03-01-2005, 05:45 AM

LMC claims in their catalog that "their" exhaust systems can be cut down at the straight sections to use on a shortbed. I have no experience with their kits or shortbeds.

02-24-2005, 10:49 AM	#1
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Summit exhaust kit for our trucks. Hey everybody, I just found this over on summits website, its a complete exhaust system for our trucks, minus the mufflers. They have header kits, hok-16522-hkr and manifold kits as well. Just enter your truck's info and the kits will pop up. When I get to this stage of my build, I will probably use the header kit. http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...earchType=Make __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

02-24-2005, 11:33 AM	#2
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Very cool, thanks for the link! At first I was disappointed that it was only 2 1/4" but then I realized since it is mandrel bent it would still flow better than my crushbent 2 1/2" system. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

02-24-2005, 12:25 PM	#3
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	humm, I wonder where they exit? __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

02-24-2005, 12:37 PM	#4
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Hmmmm, it says it exits "split side". After taking a good look at the pic it looks like it goes over the axle and then exits at a 45 near the bumper similar to stock. Anyone ever installed one? $135 seems pretty resonable. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

02-24-2005, 01:26 PM	#5
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	I bought the kit and the headers, and I had some problems with the fit. Summit was willing to take it back, but I took it all down to the local Midas shop and one of the guys fixed me up on his own time. My neighbor said there was no way I was going to get the quality locally for the price I had paid, so just added a few more $$ and had that one custom fit. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

02-24-2005, 02:36 PM	#6
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	How much modification was needed for this kit to work on your truck? My local exhaust guy is a total idiot. Where did you exit your pipes? __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

02-24-2005, 04:18 PM	#8
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	The headers were fine, I think I bought the supercomp. There was one piece, first piece off the header, that had the wrong angle in it, which through everything behind it out of whack. The rest of the bends were okay up over the axle and out the sides behind the tires, like stock. I also went fron single to duals, so he added a hanger or two for me. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

02-24-2005, 07:03 PM	#9
Doug76 This S&*! Is expensive! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mechanicsville,Va Posts: 57	JC whitney has the kit with the cheap turbo mufflers that exit before the back tires for like 120.00

02-24-2005, 09:26 PM	#10
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Hmm, too bad they dont include H pipes. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

02-27-2005, 06:37 AM	#11
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	I wish I could find a mandrel-bent, single-pipe exhaust system for a "71 K10 w/350 and Rams Horn manifolds with no muffler supplied–all for that price or better. I'm still looking at making mine with mandrel-bent pieces. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

02-27-2005, 07:41 AM	#12
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	I Know This Thread Is About Complete Exhaust Kits, But..... Just A Fyi Of Caution For 4wd Owners, Their Program Listed Several Headers For My Blazer And Most Of Them Do Not Fit, I Made Like 17 Calls In A 2 Week Period Trying To Order Them, When It Was All Said And Done I Got Em From Jeg's, I'm Really Dissapointed With The Knowledge Of The Summit Geeks. Jmho __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-28-2005, 03:20 PM	#13
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	I called them to make sure it would fit, but it will only fit long frames, not short. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

02-28-2005, 03:50 PM	#15
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Well, I called a few places and this is what I have found, so far. Jegs - No compatible kits. Summit - No compatible kits. JC Whiteney - No campatible kits. I started seeing a pattern, so not believing these reseller guys I instead called a manufacturer. Most dont accept calls but Hooker does. It ends up that Hooker does have kits that are built for the short frame 71 chevy. Part number 16621HKR for use with stock manifolds, and 16522HKR for use with their headers (2452HKR). BTW - summit does carry these part numbers online. So now I get to decide if I want to keep the stock manifolds, or go with headers. Oh the trials of a chevy owner... __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

02-28-2005, 04:26 PM	#16
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	You know what, strike that. I went onto Hookers site and it showed for long base only. So I called Hooker back. Those kits are only for long base. But I think your right J.Lance, the long base should be able to be shortened pretty easily. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

03-01-2005, 05:45 AM	#17
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	LMC claims in their catalog that "their" exhaust systems can be cut down at the straight sections to use on a shortbed. I have no experience with their kits or shortbeds. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.



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