any problems with header clearence when Lowering? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

carrzy4 · 02-16-2006, 01:12 AM

Ive got full length headers and ive already got a 2/3 coil spring drop. if i go any lower will there be a chance of me bangin the headers on something?

*bskylerj* · 02-16-2006, 02:08 AM

I had the front lowered 5" and had the full length and it was alright. I just did not like the look of the headers hanging down but I never hit.

cdowns · 02-16-2006, 06:18 AM

depends on the brand of headers and your driving style

**special-K** · 02-16-2006, 08:36 AM

All the full length headers I`ve used are no lower than the frame rails.You just see where the tubes are collecting in the wheelwell where the frame turns up,coolness IMHO.

**53burb** · 02-22-2006, 03:10 AM

curious about this as well...anybody else have any opinions???

sneakysnake · 02-22-2006, 04:02 PM

I know right out of high school mine hung down like that and it wasnt in park good on a conctrete parking lot and rolled off the edge.When I pulled it back the headers hung and broke the motor mounts and pulled the driveshaft from the tranny,but Im much smarter now.LOL

Longhorn Man · 02-22-2006, 08:22 PM

Many of the cheap headers do hang low, buit the better ones are fine.

70c10 · 02-23-2006, 12:07 AM

My truck is lowered about 3" in front and 4" in rear. I run Hooker Super Comps and I measured the very bottom edge of the collector flanges tonight and got 6.25".

raidermanny · 02-23-2006, 12:55 AM

I think my front is dropped about 5" and with Hooker Super Comps I only have 3 1/2" to bottom of flange. Didn't realize they were that low till I read this thread and measured.

02-16-2006, 01:12 AM	#1
carrzy4 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 152	any problems with header clearence when Lowering? Ive got full length headers and ive already got a 2/3 coil spring drop. if i go any lower will there be a chance of me bangin the headers on something?

02-16-2006, 02:08 AM	#2
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering? I had the front lowered 5" and had the full length and it was alright. I just did not like the look of the headers hanging down but I never hit.

02-16-2006, 06:18 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering? depends on the brand of headers and your driving style __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-16-2006, 08:36 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering? All the full length headers I`ve used are no lower than the frame rails.You just see where the tubes are collecting in the wheelwell where the frame turns up,coolness IMHO. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-22-2006, 03:10 AM	#5
53burb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,010	Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering? curious about this as well...anybody else have any opinions???

02-22-2006, 04:02 PM	#6
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering? I know right out of high school mine hung down like that and it wasnt in park good on a conctrete parking lot and rolled off the edge.When I pulled it back the headers hung and broke the motor mounts and pulled the driveshaft from the tranny,but Im much smarter now.LOL

02-22-2006, 08:22 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering? Many of the cheap headers do hang low, buit the better ones are fine.

02-23-2006, 12:07 AM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering? My truck is lowered about 3" in front and 4" in rear. I run Hooker Super Comps and I measured the very bottom edge of the collector flanges tonight and got 6.25". __________________ 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

02-23-2006, 12:55 AM	#9
raidermanny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 260	Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering? I think my front is dropped about 5" and with Hooker Super Comps I only have 3 1/2" to bottom of flange. Didn't realize they were that low till I read this thread and measured.



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