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smashingchuck · 02-07-2008, 03:47 AM

Will I be able to sneak a regular shorty header on, or do I have to get the ones for a chevelle? Long tubes are not an option.

smashingchuck · 02-07-2008, 03:50 AM

another pic

Jonboy · 02-07-2008, 04:54 AM

I think those might hit the crossmember. I would go for the Malibu headers. Summit had some cheap (inexpensive) coated ones last time I checked.

cochino12 · 02-07-2008, 05:15 AM

I had a set of sanderson shorties on my '85

boatpuller · 02-07-2008, 06:58 AM

i'm running hedman elite shorties.i had to notch the frame a little as you can see in pics.i love em.i don't have access to any better pics right now.but, i can tell you, i do have plenty of ground clearence.it gives you kinda an idea what they look like.

SRH916 · 02-07-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

i'm running hedman elite shorties.i had to notch the frame a little as you can see in pics.i love em.i don't have access to any better pics right now.but, i can tell you, i do have plenty of ground clearence.it gives you kinda an idea what they look like.

WOW. Your engine bay is soo clean. I love the look.

How far is your truck dropped?

piecesparts · 02-07-2008, 08:41 AM

Why are the long tube headers not an option for you?

I am running a set of Cyclone coated full length headers on my show truck and my son's truck has a set of full length headers on his. The price on these headers were not so far out of hand that we could not purchase them, but that was years ago. For the most part, the shorties are just about the same in cost. The coated headers are a little high at $300.00+ in Summit, but their painted header is at $135.00.

gchemist · 02-07-2008, 09:24 AM

Chevelle headers work great. No problem with clearence either. The passenger side is really close to the starter though.

The exhaust on my truck is tucked up so you can't see it from the side!

boatpuller · 02-07-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SRH916

WOW. Your engine bay is soo clean. I love the look.

How far is your truck dropped?

thanks,it turned out a low 4,6.

chev74 · 02-07-2008, 10:46 AM

my dads has full length headers (his is a 73) and my 82 had full length headers... i have never had a problem with the fulllength headers in these trucks. my current (74) has shorties that are stainless steel that i snatched off of ebay for $60. never ran, never bolted up. No problems with them at all either, but i dont know the brand

smashingchuck · 02-07-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

Why are the long tube headers not an option for you?

long tube headers hang below the frame.... mine just happens to touch the ground once in a while.

smashingchuck · 02-07-2008, 02:14 PM

so these would be better?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...QQcmdZViewItem

75silverstep · 02-07-2008, 02:15 PM

Ya i smashed mine flat ..Looking for some also...

gchemist · 02-07-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

so these would be better?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...QQcmdZViewItem

Yes, but those are chrome. They won't last long before loosing color.

SRH916 · 02-07-2008, 03:25 PM

ok I think I may have a solution, well Jamie Joyce @ Doug Thorley Headers may have a solution, depending on how much you are willing to spend. These are way out of my price range even with the discount, but here is the link. (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=2181&cat=18)

smashingchuck · 02-07-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

Yes, but those are chrome. They won't last long before loosing color.

the chrome is fine with me... I've had bad luck with the shiny "jet hot" coating. Just want something that isn't going to rust immediately.

The chrome pipes on my bike have never discolored. From what I have read the discoloration of chrome pipes is the result of a lean mixture.

the Throley headers are nice, but quite pricey. I'm all about spening the money on the right things... but I can't see putting out that much money on a set of headers.

SRH916 · 02-07-2008, 03:39 PM

Yeah, thats what I was thinking, but you can't beat 40% off.

smashingchuck · 02-09-2008, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

Yes, but those are chrome. They won't last long before loosing color.

ok, so what are the headers you are running exactly...

now I'm thinking I might as well spend the extra few bucks and get some stainless ones... think these will work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=015

swb85 · 02-09-2008, 04:33 AM

Those stainless headers from skipwhite are really great quality. They're actually made by Wysco. I have a set of their stainless longtubes on my truck (purchased from the same ebay seller). They won't stay pretty like that for long though.....stainless turns a dingy brown/gold color after a few heat cycles. They won't rust though!

gchemist · 02-09-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

ok, so what are the headers you are running exactly...

now I'm thinking I might as well spend the extra few bucks and get some stainless ones... think these will work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=015

I'm running ceramic inside and out coated Chevelle headers. I searched ebay for a set like mine. I did not find any. The closest set are these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Camar...em140204872153

piecesparts · 02-09-2008, 08:31 AM

The ceramic coating changes to a little darker gray, but it stays clean looking.

J/D/S · 02-09-2008, 08:41 AM

what year truck does the Chevelle headers fit I have a 79 fleet side C10

mrenj23 · 02-09-2008, 09:21 AM

I already had long tube headers but I just took about 2 inches out of each tube where it was fairly straight then welded it back up and it worked out perfect.

gchemist · 02-10-2008, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by J/D/S

what year truck does the Chevelle headers fit I have a 79 fleet side C10

68+ to 76 Chevelle. Other years too but the late 60' and early 70's are the ones I ordered.

02-07-2008, 03:47 AM	#1
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Headers Will I be able to sneak a regular shorty header on, or do I have to get the ones for a chevelle? Long tubes are not an option. Attached Images __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

02-07-2008, 03:50 AM	#2
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Headers another pic Attached Images __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

02-07-2008, 04:54 AM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Headers I think those might hit the crossmember. I would go for the Malibu headers. Summit had some cheap (inexpensive) coated ones last time I checked.

02-07-2008, 05:15 AM	#4
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Headers I had a set of sanderson shorties on my '85 Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-07-2008, 06:58 AM	#5
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Headers i'm running hedman elite shorties.i had to notch the frame a little as you can see in pics.i love em.i don't have access to any better pics right now.but, i can tell you, i do have plenty of ground clearence.it gives you kinda an idea what they look like. Attached Images __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 02-07-2008 at 06:59 AM.

02-07-2008, 08:41 AM	#7
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Headers Why are the long tube headers not an option for you? I am running a set of Cyclone coated full length headers on my show truck and my son's truck has a set of full length headers on his. The price on these headers were not so far out of hand that we could not purchase them, but that was years ago. For the most part, the shorties are just about the same in cost. The coated headers are a little high at $300.00+ in Summit, but their painted header is at $135.00.

02-07-2008, 09:24 AM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Headers Chevelle headers work great. No problem with clearence either. The passenger side is really close to the starter though. The exhaust on my truck is tucked up so you can't see it from the side!

02-07-2008, 10:46 AM	#10
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Headers my dads has full length headers (his is a 73) and my 82 had full length headers... i have never had a problem with the fulllength headers in these trucks. my current (74) has shorties that are stainless steel that i snatched off of ebay for $60. never ran, never bolted up. No problems with them at all either, but i dont know the brand

02-07-2008, 02:14 PM	#12
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Headers so these would be better? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

02-07-2008, 02:15 PM	#13
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: Headers Ya i smashed mine flat ..Looking for some also... __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

02-07-2008, 03:25 PM	#15
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Headers ok I think I may have a solution, well Jamie Joyce @ Doug Thorley Headers may have a solution, depending on how much you are willing to spend. These are way out of my price range even with the discount, but here is the link. (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=2181&cat=18) __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

02-07-2008, 03:39 PM	#17
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Headers Yeah, thats what I was thinking, but you can't beat 40% off. __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

02-09-2008, 04:33 AM	#19
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Headers Those stainless headers from skipwhite are really great quality. They're actually made by Wysco. I have a set of their stainless longtubes on my truck (purchased from the same ebay seller). They won't stay pretty like that for long though.....stainless turns a dingy brown/gold color after a few heat cycles. They won't rust though! __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

02-09-2008, 08:31 AM	#21
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Headers The ceramic coating changes to a little darker gray, but it stays clean looking.

02-09-2008, 08:41 AM	#22
J/D/S Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Campbell KY Posts: 271	Re: Headers what year truck does the Chevelle headers fit I have a 79 fleet side C10



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02-09-2008, 09:21 AM	#23
mrenj23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 160	Re: Headers I already had long tube headers but I just took about 2 inches out of each tube where it was fairly straight then welded it back up and it worked out perfect. __________________

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