headers will not fit ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tripower · 04-12-2003, 10:04 PM

I have a set of Headman headers for my 72 BB and they will not fit they are the correct application but it's a definite no go.
Anyone else experiance this or can you recommend a better fitting set.

lngbed71 · 04-12-2003, 10:09 PM

Where on your truck do they not fit??

BigRusty7072 · 04-12-2003, 10:16 PM

I havent had experience with a big block, but I did put Headman Headers on my 1970 with a 350. One tube on each side hit the frame rail for some reason, so I ended up bending each tube in that spot. Fits ok now.

cdowns · 04-12-2003, 11:03 PM

sometimes for header installation it's good to have the engine mounts disconnected and a lift hooked to the engine to rock it a little to one side in order to slip the headers in and ocassionally a BFM comes in handy for dimpiling a tube hear or there for clearance

Bill72BB · 04-12-2003, 11:15 PM

I use Dynamax BB header,s ,had to replace the motor mount on one side it was sagging about an inch .Fit great after that.

beau396 · 04-13-2003, 01:37 AM

I just put in a set of the headmen elites on my 402 '67 C10 yesterday. I had to grind a very small amount off of the bottom of the flanges on the cyl head where they were hitting on my ARP head bolts. I am using '72 style motor towers and mounts. They clear my frame and I can even use the orginal 2qt canister oil filter with them. I can get you the part number if you want, the only difference between the elites and regulars is the coating and flange thickness.

04-12-2003, 10:04 PM	#1
tripower Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tampa,FL,USA Posts: 16	headers will not fit ??? I have a set of Headman headers for my 72 BB and they will not fit they are the correct application but it's a definite no go. Anyone else experiance this or can you recommend a better fitting set.

04-12-2003, 10:09 PM	#2
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	Where on your truck do they not fit?? __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

04-12-2003, 10:16 PM	#3
BigRusty7072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Chesaning, Mi Posts: 32	I havent had experience with a big block, but I did put Headman Headers on my 1970 with a 350. One tube on each side hit the frame rail for some reason, so I ended up bending each tube in that spot. Fits ok now. __________________ Scott Moore 70 Chevy 3/4 ton Custom Camper 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4X4

04-12-2003, 11:03 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	sometimes for header installation it's good to have the engine mounts disconnected and a lift hooked to the engine to rock it a little to one side in order to slip the headers in and ocassionally a BFM comes in handy for dimpiling a tube hear or there for clearance __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-12-2003, 11:15 PM	#5
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	I use Dynamax BB header,s ,had to replace the motor mount on one side it was sagging about an inch .Fit great after that. __________________ 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 ,

04-13-2003, 01:37 AM	#6
beau396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: oak harbor wa Posts: 61	I just put in a set of the headmen elites on my 402 '67 C10 yesterday. I had to grind a very small amount off of the bottom of the flanges on the cyl head where they were hitting on my ARP head bolts. I am using '72 style motor towers and mounts. They clear my frame and I can even use the orginal 2qt canister oil filter with them. I can get you the part number if you want, the only difference between the elites and regulars is the coating and flange thickness. __________________ '67 C10 short box fleet side wood bed small rear window frame off restoration. 396BB,Th400, ps, pwr disc 5 lug, posi 3.07, 2000 Suburban 60/40 pwr seats, 2.5" front drop 4" rear, powder coated running gear.



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