Camaro Headers on my truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

keiths69swb · 01-11-2008, 03:59 PM

I think I remember someone posting pictures and info on using camaro shorty headers in their big block truck. I'm almost ready to swap my small block to a 454 in my 71 shortwide and want as much ground clearance as possible with headers. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas I would really appreciate it. I want to order some this week.

slammed1 · 01-11-2008, 05:31 PM

I have used truck headers in camaros and novas,as well as nova/camaro headers in trucks. The car headers work better in the trucks than the truck headers in the cars. I prefer long tubes so car headers go in my trucks for clearance.

keiths69swb · 01-11-2008, 06:58 PM

I was thinking of patroit clippster headers from summit part number
PTE-H8013-1. If you have a chance take a look and let me know if you think they would serve my purpose. I would greatly appreciate it .

slammed1 · 01-11-2008, 08:16 PM

Since those are actually like a 3/4 length header you should be fine and can make your lead pipes stay above the frame for best clearances. I mean your exhaust shop if you have a specified one. The is nothing wrong with thos headers and the price seems fair,but I havent used that name brand before. Hedmans,Hooker,Paceetter,and others yes but not those.

keiths69swb · 01-12-2008, 03:24 PM

Great, I sure appreciate your help. This site makes life so much easier.
Thanks again.

slammed1 · 01-12-2008, 03:33 PM

Try this kit out if you havent already thought of it......Im placing my order in a few weeks.Makes the exhaust routing alot easier rather than using stock crossmember for tranny. Sure there are alot cheaper ways but for the price and what you get its a great kit.

http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...cat=461&page=1

keiths69swb · 01-12-2008, 08:29 PM

Do you think the engine mounts would work OK for my big block? That would be a great kit, I'm using a 700r4 as well.

01-11-2008, 03:59 PM	#1
keiths69swb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma Posts: 28	Camaro Headers on my truck? I think I remember someone posting pictures and info on using camaro shorty headers in their big block truck. I'm almost ready to swap my small block to a 454 in my 71 shortwide and want as much ground clearance as possible with headers. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas I would really appreciate it. I want to order some this week. Last edited by keiths69swb; 01-11-2008 at 04:00 PM.

01-11-2008, 05:31 PM	#2
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Camaro Headers on my truck? I have used truck headers in camaros and novas,as well as nova/camaro headers in trucks. The car headers work better in the trucks than the truck headers in the cars. I prefer long tubes so car headers go in my trucks for clearance. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

01-11-2008, 06:58 PM	#3
keiths69swb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma Posts: 28	Re: Camaro Headers on my truck? I was thinking of patroit clippster headers from summit part number PTE-H8013-1. If you have a chance take a look and let me know if you think they would serve my purpose. I would greatly appreciate it .

01-11-2008, 08:16 PM	#4
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Camaro Headers on my truck? Since those are actually like a 3/4 length header you should be fine and can make your lead pipes stay above the frame for best clearances. I mean your exhaust shop if you have a specified one. The is nothing wrong with thos headers and the price seems fair,but I havent used that name brand before. Hedmans,Hooker,Paceetter,and others yes but not those. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

01-12-2008, 03:24 PM	#5
keiths69swb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma Posts: 28	Re: Camaro Headers on my truck? Great, I sure appreciate your help. This site makes life so much easier. Thanks again.

01-12-2008, 03:33 PM	#6
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Camaro Headers on my truck? Try this kit out if you havent already thought of it......Im placing my order in a few weeks.Makes the exhaust routing alot easier rather than using stock crossmember for tranny. Sure there are alot cheaper ways but for the price and what you get its a great kit. http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...cat=461&page=1 __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

01-12-2008, 08:29 PM	#7
keiths69swb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma Posts: 28	Re: Camaro Headers on my truck? Do you think the engine mounts would work OK for my big block? That would be a great kit, I'm using a 700r4 as well.



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