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BraveDave · 03-20-2003, 01:07 AM

The headers on my '72 collect down low and as a result, the exhaust is way too close too the ground. i need some headers that collect just behind the engine. Any suggestions as to what I should get? Thanks!

Brave Dave

crazy longhorn · 03-20-2003, 01:15 AM

BB or SB? how much is the truck lowered?

Bill72BB · 03-20-2003, 01:59 AM

don't know how low your truck is here is a pic. of my Dynamax headers on my BB that is stock .

67_SS396 · 03-20-2003, 03:04 AM

With my BB, I used a set of Headman Headers for a 'Velle. They don't hang near as low as a set for trucks.

BraveDave · 03-20-2003, 09:08 AM

My truck is lowered 4-1/2" in the front and 4 in the back (soon to be 5-1/2". Those Dynamax headers are quite a bit higher than mine. I may go for a set like most street rodders use, that don't go down more than a few inches below the heads. Thanks for the pics and advice.

Brave Dave

Mike C · 03-20-2003, 10:58 AM

If your motor is in the 6 cylinder position, you should be able to use the Heddman 67-72 4x4 headers with excellent results. The collectors are below the top of the frame but above the bottom. I don't think they will work with the motor in the 2x4 position, but it would be close.

Blue Beard · 03-20-2003, 01:38 PM

Mine hung down alot lower than that, ended up taking them off.

There are some available that are shorty headers. Collect up closer to the engine block..............

jenna's 71 · 03-20-2003, 02:32 PM

Hears a pic of what landon's look like. They are headman headers. Mabe these would work for you?

03-20-2003, 01:07 AM	#1
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	Need Headers Advice!!! The headers on my '72 collect down low and as a result, the exhaust is way too close too the ground. i need some headers that collect just behind the engine. Any suggestions as to what I should get? Thanks! Brave Dave __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible

03-20-2003, 01:59 AM	#3
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	don't know how low your truck is here is a pic. of my Dynamax headers on my BB that is stock . Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

03-20-2003, 03:04 AM	#4
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	With my BB, I used a set of Headman Headers for a 'Velle. They don't hang near as low as a set for trucks. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

03-20-2003, 09:08 AM	#5
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	My truck is lowered 4-1/2" in the front and 4 in the back (soon to be 5-1/2". Those Dynamax headers are quite a bit higher than mine. I may go for a set like most street rodders use, that don't go down more than a few inches below the heads. Thanks for the pics and advice. Brave Dave __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible

03-20-2003, 10:58 AM	#6
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	If your motor is in the 6 cylinder position, you should be able to use the Heddman 67-72 4x4 headers with excellent results. The collectors are below the top of the frame but above the bottom. I don't think they will work with the motor in the 2x4 position, but it would be close. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-20-2003, 01:15 AM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	BB or SB? how much is the truck lowered?

03-20-2003, 01:38 PM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Mine hung down alot lower than that, ended up taking them off. There are some available that are shorty headers. Collect up closer to the engine block.............. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-20-2003, 02:32 PM	#8
jenna's 71 my '71 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Paicines, CA Posts: 113	Hears a pic of what landon's look like. They are headman headers. Mabe these would work for you? Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 2wd longbed 1989 Honda Civic "round town car" 4 sale 1969 Chevy Burb 2wd "my new ride" KEVIN'S 4x4 PROGRESS PIC'S ON THE LINK BELOW. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=41708



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