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1hot84' · 03-02-2006, 05:42 PM

Well..i have done a search and found nothing of what i need. For all you guys that are lowered a decent amount, what headers are you running? I am running Hedman long tubes and my truck is to low and i bottom out on them and that isnt good. Do you guys know of any good mid-length headers so they wont hang below my frame rails because i also plan on bagging it soon. I would go with shorties but i dont want to lose the torque...or are there some that dont make muc idfference because i was looking into getting hooker shorties.

thank,
tyler

stepside454 · 03-02-2006, 05:52 PM

Ive got Sanderson Shortys on mine & I love em, though there not cheap. I had the same problem with the full length headers I had on it. If I lost any low end torque it wasnt enough to notice...but than I have a 454...so alls I can say is I still get the same amount of rubber through 2nd gear as before LOL.

hotrodhomi · 03-02-2006, 07:54 PM

I have edelbrocks on my truck. It's not bagged, but I hit my A arms going in and out of my driveway some times, So i know that the headers sit higher than the a-arms.

cliffsta · 03-02-2006, 07:56 PM

how low do you gotta be before you start worrying about dragging regular headers??

texan1186 · 03-02-2006, 08:03 PM

i have long tubes and a 3 inch drop up front and it takes a pretty big dip to get them to scrape, but i drive really slow over stuff.

1hot84' · 03-02-2006, 11:03 PM

yah...do you think i would lose all that much torque out of shorties...i have a 355.

thanks,
tyler

hotrodhomi · 03-03-2006, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffsta

how low do you gotta be before you start worrying about dragging regular headers??

On regular streets, I would say you would be cautious at 4/6 and crossing your fingers at anything more.

bluex · 03-03-2006, 09:18 AM

I'm running a set of dynomax 3/4 length headers for a chevelle on mine. Here are a few pics:

r0lf- · 03-03-2006, 09:38 AM

Im bagged and I have long tube tri-y thorleys and they tuck pretty nice. They definitely hit when I lay out, but thats to be expected, I wanna get some 3/4 length for chevelles too.

1hot84' · 03-03-2006, 11:14 AM

well..then it seems that the chevelle headers are the way to go...can any of you guys notice the torque loss of shorter headers??

Also, BLUEX...can you send me a link to those headers? Summit only shows them in long tubes.

thanks,
tyler

EJC78 · 03-03-2006, 01:15 PM

I have hedman shorties they clear fine

gldevall · 03-03-2006, 02:04 PM

I have a 4/6 drop and full length and never have scraped them on anything.

**AspecialZ** · 03-04-2006, 04:17 PM

mine is 4.5/6 drop, long tube hedders, not sure from whom, but they have good clearence.

*DroppedZ84* · 03-05-2006, 03:42 AM

The best headers for LOW trucks, are those "Chevelle" Dynomax 3/4 length's that BlueX posted.

1hot84' · 03-05-2006, 12:53 PM

yah they look good...dea anyobdy have a link? I searched summit and jegs but couldnt find them.

gldevall · 03-05-2006, 10:46 PM

Part # at Summit is WLK-86118
$265.95
Ceramic coated
"EDIT"
That is the part # for the camaro headers. IIRC there are some clearance issues with these. I think the Chevelle headers are made a bit different and it appears that Summit does not carry them anymore or Dynomax is not making them

bluex · 03-06-2006, 01:35 PM

Pulling out my old Nov 99 edition of Sport Truck the part numbers for my headers are 85118. They are a 1.5" primary with a 2.5" collector.

They used these headers on there '68 Low Buck Buildup. Thats where I got the idea to try them. I knew that a popular mod to those model truck was to swap to the 73-87 front crossmember to get the disc brakes and such so I figured the frames must be similar and that the headers should work on mine. They work great and I'm happy with them. The #1 and #2 plugs are a bit tough to change and you have to be careful not to crack the plugs. Other than that all the other normal stuff you have to watch for with headers. I think they were around $106 when I bought them.

Here is a link: http://store.summitracing.com/defaul....asp&x=38&y=14

They are $126 now. In Nov 99 when ST used them they are $92.

Jonboy · 03-06-2006, 03:15 PM

Tyler, I have a set of those dynomax headers that are ceramic coated if you want to check them out. I live in Arlington.

Goose · 03-12-2006, 10:56 PM

Anybody have trouble installing a front sway bar with the dynomax headers (3/4 lengths)?

bluex · 03-13-2006, 12:33 PM

I have one for mine but have not installed it as I need to get some bushings and brackets.

I dont see where it would interfere as the bar mounts on the front side of the suspension crossmember. It shouldnt be anywhere near the headers.

Goose · 03-15-2006, 03:58 AM

Oops! You're right. Just a little dyslexic.

03-02-2006, 07:54 PM	#3
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! I have edelbrocks on my truck. It's not bagged, but I hit my A arms going in and out of my driveway some times, So i know that the headers sit higher than the a-arms. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-02-2006, 07:56 PM	#4
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! how low do you gotta be before you start worrying about dragging regular headers?? __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

03-02-2006, 08:03 PM	#5
texan1186 Under Major Construction Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: harker heights, tx Posts: 120	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! i have long tubes and a 3 inch drop up front and it takes a pretty big dip to get them to scrape, but i drive really slow over stuff. __________________ 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/700r4 see it here

03-02-2006, 11:03 PM	#6
1hot84' Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: fort worth,tx Posts: 64	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! yah...do you think i would lose all that much torque out of shorties...i have a 355. thanks, tyler

03-03-2006, 09:18 AM	#8
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! I'm running a set of dynomax 3/4 length headers for a chevelle on mine. Here are a few pics: __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

03-02-2006, 05:42 PM	#1
1hot84' Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: fort worth,tx Posts: 64	ATTN: all lowered owners!! Well..i have done a search and found nothing of what i need. For all you guys that are lowered a decent amount, what headers are you running? I am running Hedman long tubes and my truck is to low and i bottom out on them and that isnt good. Do you guys know of any good mid-length headers so they wont hang below my frame rails because i also plan on bagging it soon. I would go with shorties but i dont want to lose the torque...or are there some that dont make muc idfference because i was looking into getting hooker shorties. thank, tyler

03-02-2006, 05:52 PM	#2
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! Ive got Sanderson Shortys on mine & I love em, though there not cheap. I had the same problem with the full length headers I had on it. If I lost any low end torque it wasnt enough to notice...but than I have a 454...so alls I can say is I still get the same amount of rubber through 2nd gear as before LOL. __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

03-03-2006, 09:38 AM	#9
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! Im bagged and I have long tube tri-y thorleys and they tuck pretty nice. They definitely hit when I lay out, but thats to be expected, I wanna get some 3/4 length for chevelles too. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

03-03-2006, 11:14 AM	#10
1hot84' Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: fort worth,tx Posts: 64	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! well..then it seems that the chevelle headers are the way to go...can any of you guys notice the torque loss of shorter headers?? Also, BLUEX...can you send me a link to those headers? Summit only shows them in long tubes. thanks, tyler Last edited by 1hot84'; 03-03-2006 at 11:18 AM.

03-03-2006, 01:15 PM	#11
EJC78 No Life Like Low Life Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 367	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! I have hedman shorties they clear fine __________________ Eric 1978 Chevy Scottsdale 1960 Impala ZZ4 1965 Buick Riviera GS 2011 GMC Sierra Denali

03-03-2006, 02:04 PM	#12
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! I have a 4/6 drop and full length and never have scraped them on anything. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

03-04-2006, 04:17 PM	#13
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! mine is 4.5/6 drop, long tube hedders, not sure from whom, but they have good clearence. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

03-05-2006, 03:42 AM	#14
DroppedZ84 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 186	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! The best headers for LOW trucks, are those "Chevelle" Dynomax 3/4 length's that BlueX posted.

03-05-2006, 12:53 PM	#15
1hot84' Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: fort worth,tx Posts: 64	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! yah they look good...dea anyobdy have a link? I searched summit and jegs but couldnt find them.

03-05-2006, 10:46 PM	#16
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! Part # at Summit is WLK-86118 $265.95 Ceramic coated "EDIT" That is the part # for the camaro headers. IIRC there are some clearance issues with these. I think the Chevelle headers are made a bit different and it appears that Summit does not carry them anymore or Dynomax is not making them __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels Last edited by gldevall; 03-05-2006 at 10:48 PM.



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03-06-2006, 01:35 PM	#17
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! Pulling out my old Nov 99 edition of Sport Truck the part numbers for my headers are 85118. They are a 1.5" primary with a 2.5" collector. They used these headers on there '68 Low Buck Buildup. Thats where I got the idea to try them. I knew that a popular mod to those model truck was to swap to the 73-87 front crossmember to get the disc brakes and such so I figured the frames must be similar and that the headers should work on mine. They work great and I'm happy with them. The #1 and #2 plugs are a bit tough to change and you have to be careful not to crack the plugs. Other than that all the other normal stuff you have to watch for with headers. I think they were around $106 when I bought them. Here is a link: http://store.summitracing.com/defaul....asp&x=38&y=14 They are $126 now. In Nov 99 when ST used them they are $92. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Last edited by bluex; 03-06-2006 at 01:38 PM.

03-06-2006, 03:15 PM	#18
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! Tyler, I have a set of those dynomax headers that are ceramic coated if you want to check them out. I live in Arlington. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

03-12-2006, 10:56 PM	#19
Goose Goose Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin Posts: 142	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! Anybody have trouble installing a front sway bar with the dynomax headers (3/4 lengths)? __________________ '72 GMC short-step 350/350

03-13-2006, 12:33 PM	#20
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! I have one for mine but have not installed it as I need to get some bushings and brackets. I dont see where it would interfere as the bar mounts on the front side of the suspension crossmember. It shouldnt be anywhere near the headers. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

03-15-2006, 03:58 AM	#21
Goose Goose Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin Posts: 142	Re: ATTN: all lowered owners!! Oops! You're right. Just a little dyslexic. __________________ '72 GMC short-step 350/350

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