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69ChevySB · 03-18-2003, 11:15 PM

has anyone here tried the summit headers or the summit turbo mufflers? i was thinking about ordering them, but wanted to know if anyone has had any experience with them thanks

gmc67swb · 03-18-2003, 11:39 PM

BUDDY OF MINE RAN THE 3" TURBOS ON HIS '68 CAMARO. IT RAN LOW 7'S IN THE 1/8th. SO I GUESS FOR PERFORMANCE THEY WEREN'T BAD. CAN'T QUITE REMEMBER HOW THEY SOUNDED.

Class of 69 · 03-19-2003, 01:10 AM

I got my Summit dual conversion last week. Haven't had time to put it in, but I was impressed with the quality. Headers are a little thin on the tubing, but the pipes are aluminized and I think the mufflers are too. Didn't expect that for the price. Headers. pipes, mufflers, clamps, and hangers for $240.00 at my door. They do exit in front of the tires, but I plan to have pipes bent to go out the back also.

HotRod929 · 03-19-2003, 01:36 AM

I have been running the summit headers for about 6 months and I love them. They added a lot of performance however I do regret not getting the coated headers because mine look like crap now. Other than that I have nothing to complain about.

HotROd

70c10 · 03-19-2003, 08:53 AM

My dad used the headers and they are great except they don't look so nice now.

Class of 69 · 03-19-2003, 09:34 AM

Yup ! I figured the paint wouldn't last long. Good to hear from actual installers. Now I know I will sand blast & paint mine with a high quality paint before installation. Couldn't justify the extra expense for the coated ones.....but maybe I should have. Something for other potential buyers to consider. Not pretty throwing open the hood on a nice vehicle, with a shiny new motor, and seeing rusty tubing snaking around the engine!!! Been there, done that, don't like it. Later

Longhorn Man · 03-20-2003, 12:41 AM

No paint will ever live on headers...at least, not after you drive it.
As for the mufflers, about 5 years ago I knew a guy who blew a set out in less than a month. They replaced them free of charge and he replacements only lasted 7 months.

69ChevySB · 03-20-2003, 01:25 AM

class of 69, i was going to do what you are planning, but i want them to come out back so i just bought the headers, mufflers, and tips, and i'm going to have a muffler shop weld everything up.....

hey do you guys know if i get my summit headers sandblasted and then powdercoated white and baked and all that will it last a long time?

03-18-2003, 11:15 PM	#1
69ChevySB dropped69 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Canyon State Posts: 120	summit headers/mufflers has anyone here tried the summit headers or the summit turbo mufflers? i was thinking about ordering them, but wanted to know if anyone has had any experience with them thanks __________________ "And yet I find, yet I find...repeating in my head. If I can't be my own, I feel better dead." -Layne Staley (R.I.P)

03-18-2003, 11:39 PM	#2
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	BUDDY OF MINE RAN THE 3" TURBOS ON HIS '68 CAMARO. IT RAN LOW 7'S IN THE 1/8th. SO I GUESS FOR PERFORMANCE THEY WEREN'T BAD. CAN'T QUITE REMEMBER HOW THEY SOUNDED. __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

03-19-2003, 01:10 AM	#3
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	exhaust I got my Summit dual conversion last week. Haven't had time to put it in, but I was impressed with the quality. Headers are a little thin on the tubing, but the pipes are aluminized and I think the mufflers are too. Didn't expect that for the price. Headers. pipes, mufflers, clamps, and hangers for $240.00 at my door. They do exit in front of the tires, but I plan to have pipes bent to go out the back also.

03-19-2003, 01:36 AM	#4
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	I have been running the summit headers for about 6 months and I love them. They added a lot of performance however I do regret not getting the coated headers because mine look like crap now. Other than that I have nothing to complain about. HotROd __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

03-19-2003, 08:53 AM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	My dad used the headers and they are great except they don't look so nice now. __________________ 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

03-19-2003, 09:34 AM	#6
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	headers Yup ! I figured the paint wouldn't last long. Good to hear from actual installers. Now I know I will sand blast & paint mine with a high quality paint before installation. Couldn't justify the extra expense for the coated ones.....but maybe I should have. Something for other potential buyers to consider. Not pretty throwing open the hood on a nice vehicle, with a shiny new motor, and seeing rusty tubing snaking around the engine!!! Been there, done that, don't like it. Later

03-20-2003, 12:41 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	No paint will ever live on headers...at least, not after you drive it. As for the mufflers, about 5 years ago I knew a guy who blew a set out in less than a month. They replaced them free of charge and he replacements only lasted 7 months.

03-20-2003, 01:25 AM	#8
69ChevySB dropped69 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Canyon State Posts: 120	class of 69, i was going to do what you are planning, but i want them to come out back so i just bought the headers, mufflers, and tips, and i'm going to have a muffler shop weld everything up..... hey do you guys know if i get my summit headers sandblasted and then powdercoated white and baked and all that will it last a long time? __________________ "And yet I find, yet I find...repeating in my head. If I can't be my own, I feel better dead." -Layne Staley (R.I.P)



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