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05Gibbs · 09-27-2011, 11:21 PM

what headers is the 73-87 guys running. i have some hooker headers on it now but they hang was too low. the truck is lowered 5/7 so im beating the hell out of the ones i have. and i still need long tubes and would like to get 1 3/4 primaries. i have 1 5/8 now. so i didnt know if a certain chevelle or nova or camaro long tube header would work to help with ground clearance...thanks

dbmx66 · 09-28-2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 05Gibbs

what headers is the 73-87 guys running. i have some hooker headers on it now but they hang was too low. the truck is lowered 5/7 so im beating the hell out of the ones i have. and i still need long tubes and would like to get 1 3/4 primaries. i have 1 5/8 now. so i didnt know if a certain chevelle or nova or camaro long tube header would work to help with ground clearance...thanks

ive been trying to find out possiblities as well. i was looking for full length 1-7/8 or bigger primaries. im gonna fab up a set of custom fenderwell exit headers.

68 C-10 KID · 09-28-2011, 09:34 PM

I bought some 2" x 1 7/8' step headers for a 71 nova and the could have fit if I went to tubular motor mount perches and cut away some of the passenger side frame then re enforced the cut out section.

I even got a hold of lemons headers and they don't make any thing. So the option is start cutting away or just run the 1 3/4" primary's.
There is a vendor on this sight that does fab a longish style bigger tube that tucks up in the frame rails. He does SBC or BBC.

**Captainfab** · 09-28-2011, 11:30 PM

Is this the thread you are referring to?

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=314836

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Originally Posted by 68 C-10 KID

I bought some 2" x 1 7/8' step headers for a 71 nova and the could have fit if I went to tubular motor mount perches and cut away some of the passenger side frame then re enforced the cut out section.

I even got a hold of lemons headers and they don't make any thing. So the option is start cutting away or just run the 1 3/4" primary's.
There is a vendor on this sight that does fab a longish style bigger tube that tucks up in the frame rails. He does SBC or BBC.

Marv D · 09-29-2011, 12:19 AM

Yeah I'm afraid for 1-7/8" your going to be fabing your own, And unless you have heads with the Stahl bolt patern you will need the adapter flanges. 1-7/8 is a big tube!

Here's the set of 1-7/8 long tube headers the local fabricator made for my 66.I started the project and promptly discovered, there is good reason they get the money they get to mke custom headers! WOW what a pain!

Getting them up high in the chassis, clearing everything,, takes an artist not just a guy with a welder (aka: me)

68 C-10 KID · 09-29-2011, 12:30 AM

Yes that is the thread good find.
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05Gibbs · 09-29-2011, 12:45 AM

I just need 1 3/4. I was hoping I could use a off the shelf header for a 69 camaro or a nova or chevelle that will fit decent
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68racer · 09-29-2011, 06:10 AM

I used Hooker Comps for a Chevelle, Part Number 2455, in my 68. These are for a BBC.

fastwillie 696969 · 09-29-2011, 02:21 PM

hookers super comp coated

Marv D · 09-29-2011, 02:32 PM

Gibbs,,, I assumed you were looking for SBC headers,, I guess we need some clarification!

05Gibbs · 09-29-2011, 04:04 PM

Yeah. Sorry
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09-27-2011, 11:21 PM	#1
05Gibbs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ponca city oklahoma Posts: 110	what headers? what headers is the 73-87 guys running. i have some hooker headers on it now but they hang was too low. the truck is lowered 5/7 so im beating the hell out of the ones i have. and i still need long tubes and would like to get 1 3/4 primaries. i have 1 5/8 now. so i didnt know if a certain chevelle or nova or camaro long tube header would work to help with ground clearance...thanks

09-28-2011, 09:34 PM	#3
68 C-10 KID Mean Green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 522	Re: what headers? I bought some 2" x 1 7/8' step headers for a 71 nova and the could have fit if I went to tubular motor mount perches and cut away some of the passenger side frame then re enforced the cut out section. I even got a hold of lemons headers and they don't make any thing. So the option is start cutting away or just run the 1 3/4" primary's. There is a vendor on this sight that does fab a longish style bigger tube that tucks up in the frame rails. He does SBC or BBC. __________________ 427 SBC 683HP & 590ftlbsTRQ @ fly wheel. 60'-1.38 1/4-10.43 MPH-124.6 New ET current 4/2019 AKA MEAN GREEN.

09-29-2011, 12:19 AM	#5
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: what headers? Yeah I'm afraid for 1-7/8" your going to be fabing your own, And unless you have heads with the Stahl bolt patern you will need the adapter flanges. 1-7/8 is a big tube! Here's the set of 1-7/8 long tube headers the local fabricator made for my 66.I started the project and promptly discovered, there is good reason they get the money they get to mke custom headers! WOW what a pain! Getting them up high in the chassis, clearing everything,, takes an artist not just a guy with a welder (aka: me) __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

09-29-2011, 12:30 AM	#6
68 C-10 KID Mean Green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 522	Re: what headers? Yes that is the thread good find. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 427 SBC 683HP & 590ftlbsTRQ @ fly wheel. 60'-1.38 1/4-10.43 MPH-124.6 New ET current 4/2019 AKA MEAN GREEN.

09-29-2011, 12:45 AM	#7
05Gibbs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ponca city oklahoma Posts: 110	Re: what headers? I just need 1 3/4. I was hoping I could use a off the shelf header for a 69 camaro or a nova or chevelle that will fit decent Posted via Mobile Device

09-29-2011, 06:10 AM	#8
68racer Yeah baby! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 436	Re: what headers? I used Hooker Comps for a Chevelle, Part Number 2455, in my 68. These are for a BBC. __________________ 11.37 @116

09-29-2011, 02:21 PM	#9
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: what headers? hookers super comp coated Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

09-29-2011, 02:32 PM	#10
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: what headers? Gibbs,,, I assumed you were looking for SBC headers,, I guess we need some clarification! __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

09-29-2011, 04:04 PM	#11
05Gibbs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ponca city oklahoma Posts: 110	Re: what headers? Yeah. Sorry Posted via Mobile Device



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