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RED71CHEVY · 08-04-2006, 01:07 PM

i need some input on these headers.....what do yall think ........are they worth it to try......paste this link in to see them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...12163868QQrdZ1

bryanw1968 · 08-04-2006, 01:56 PM

They won't fit. I bought a set exactly like those(dif brand) to put in my '68 1/2 ton and had to return them. I ended up ordering these.....

http://www.hedman.com/pages/hedmanmain.html
Jegs has em' for $265.00

They have a ball joint collector so you don't need gaskets and they never leak. However, I will say this. I went with the mid-lenght hedder over the long tube and lost a little power and rpms on the big end. Picked up torque though.

70rs/ss · 08-04-2006, 02:07 PM

I've seen guys use the Chevelle shorty header on BBC not on the SBC, but if they did or do, I am sure someone will chime in.

bryanw1968 · 08-04-2006, 02:13 PM

Ah....That might be the difference as I was trying to install on a small block.
Also, I just though of this. My motor is mounted in the back two motor mount holes and is really close to the fire wall. That might be the only reason they didn't fit......

70rs/ss · 08-04-2006, 02:22 PM

Depends, where did thet hit? If they hit the crossmember in the back position, they won't fit period. Sometimes you need to notch the frame on the 67-8 because they are a bit wider than the 69-72. The forward position is good for small and BBC.

bryanw1968 · 08-04-2006, 02:58 PM

They hit the frame. I no longer have a stock cross member. Welded up a custom one back when I did the trans swap. Those hedders did seem a bit wider.

RED71CHEVY · 08-04-2006, 04:30 PM

so........you are saying these will not work........is that correct, i really do not want to spend 100$ more........but......if i hafta...i hafta

70rs/ss · 08-04-2006, 04:39 PM

Do they have a return policy? They may fit the 71 as the frame is a little differerent than the 67-8. I cannot imagine why these wouldn't work if the BBC shorties fit? Try it and be sure to let us all know if they fit.

redneckdds · 08-04-2006, 05:57 PM

....return policy? if so, youre gonna pay the shipping.... and they are not light

just go with the hedmans or flowtech(these will fit)

bryanw1968 · 08-04-2006, 05:59 PM

red71chevy,

Why do you want shorty/mid length hedders instead of long tube hedders?

08-04-2006, 01:07 PM	#1
RED71CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: LEXINGTON,SC,USA Posts: 208	shorty headers-ceramic coated...... i need some input on these headers.....what do yall think ........are they worth it to try......paste this link in to see them. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...12163868QQrdZ1 __________________ TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10 torch red ,350 roller GM crate,3.73 GEARS, REAR 4"DROP SPRING, FRONT 2.5" DROP SPINDLE-1.5"lower spring, FRONT=17x8(4.5bs) W/265-60-17, BACK=17x9.5 (5bs)W/285-60-17, Vintage Air Sure Fit AC------NEVER ENDING PROJECT!!

08-04-2006, 01:56 PM	#2
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: shorty headers-ceramic coated...... They won't fit. I bought a set exactly like those(dif brand) to put in my '68 1/2 ton and had to return them. I ended up ordering these..... http://www.hedman.com/pages/hedmanmain.html Jegs has em' for $265.00 They have a ball joint collector so you don't need gaskets and they never leak. However, I will say this. I went with the mid-lenght hedder over the long tube and lost a little power and rpms on the big end. Picked up torque though.

08-04-2006, 02:07 PM	#3
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: shorty headers-ceramic coated...... I've seen guys use the Chevelle shorty header on BBC not on the SBC, but if they did or do, I am sure someone will chime in.

08-04-2006, 02:13 PM	#4
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: shorty headers-ceramic coated...... Ah....That might be the difference as I was trying to install on a small block. Also, I just though of this. My motor is mounted in the back two motor mount holes and is really close to the fire wall. That might be the only reason they didn't fit......

08-04-2006, 02:22 PM	#5
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: shorty headers-ceramic coated...... Depends, where did thet hit? If they hit the crossmember in the back position, they won't fit period. Sometimes you need to notch the frame on the 67-8 because they are a bit wider than the 69-72. The forward position is good for small and BBC.

08-04-2006, 02:58 PM	#6
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: shorty headers-ceramic coated...... They hit the frame. I no longer have a stock cross member. Welded up a custom one back when I did the trans swap. Those hedders did seem a bit wider.

08-04-2006, 04:30 PM	#7
RED71CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: LEXINGTON,SC,USA Posts: 208	Re: shorty headers-ceramic coated...... so........you are saying these will not work........is that correct, i really do not want to spend 100$ more........but......if i hafta...i hafta __________________ TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10 torch red ,350 roller GM crate,3.73 GEARS, REAR 4"DROP SPRING, FRONT 2.5" DROP SPINDLE-1.5"lower spring, FRONT=17x8(4.5bs) W/265-60-17, BACK=17x9.5 (5bs)W/285-60-17, Vintage Air Sure Fit AC------NEVER ENDING PROJECT!!

08-04-2006, 04:39 PM	#8
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: shorty headers-ceramic coated...... Do they have a return policy? They may fit the 71 as the frame is a little differerent than the 67-8. I cannot imagine why these wouldn't work if the BBC shorties fit? Try it and be sure to let us all know if they fit.

08-04-2006, 05:57 PM	#9
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: shorty headers-ceramic coated...... ....return policy? if so, youre gonna pay the shipping.... and they are not light just go with the hedmans or flowtech(these will fit) __________________ '67/70 Chevy C/10 '10 2500 Crewcab Duramax 4wd

08-04-2006, 05:59 PM	#10
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: shorty headers-ceramic coated...... red71chevy, Why do you want shorty/mid length hedders instead of long tube hedders?



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