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MalibuKasey · 03-06-2012, 04:21 PM

So im in need of a good set of shorty headers that fit great for the 66. Ive been running a set of old Mr. Gasket full lengths... I picked up a set of the Speedway block huggers but I dont think these things will work since the come straight down on the engine crossmember. What did some of you guys use? Pics would be great!!

61_FL_Apache · 03-06-2012, 04:37 PM

I have a set of block huggers on my 305. The do come down, but go to a quick 90* to the back. I dont have any pics handy, but will try and take some later.

Rich 5150 69 · 03-06-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

So im in need of a good set of shorty headers that fit great for the 66. Ive been running a set of old Mr. Gasket full lengths... I picked up a set of the Speedway block huggers but I dont think these things will work since the come straight down on the engine crossmember. What did some of you guys use? Pics would be great!!

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MalibuKasey · 03-06-2012, 05:07 PM

Well its a (or going to be) a 700R4. But someday Id like to put a 5 or 6 speed in it.

tincan1966 · 03-06-2012, 05:29 PM

I have a set of Patriot short tube headers, BUT I the engine relocated forward 1 1/4" and up 1 1/2" from the stock location due the front crossmember I made and the rack and pinion. I also have front style motor mounts. I have heard that some of the better fitting headers are the mid length for like an S-10 V-8 swap or even for an Astro Van with the V-8. never used them, but have heard they fit ok. Doesn't seem to be too many application specific short or mid length headers for these trucks. i reverse engineered mine-bought headers and made mounts around them.

03-06-2012, 04:21 PM	#1
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Shorty headers So im in need of a good set of shorty headers that fit great for the 66. Ive been running a set of old Mr. Gasket full lengths... I picked up a set of the Speedway block huggers but I dont think these things will work since the come straight down on the engine crossmember. What did some of you guys use? Pics would be great!! __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

03-06-2012, 04:37 PM	#2
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Shorty headers I have a set of block huggers on my 305. The do come down, but go to a quick 90* to the back. I dont have any pics handy, but will try and take some later. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-06-2012, 05:07 PM	#4
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Shorty headers Well its a (or going to be) a 700R4. But someday Id like to put a 5 or 6 speed in it. __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

03-06-2012, 05:29 PM	#5
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Shorty headers I have a set of Patriot short tube headers, BUT I the engine relocated forward 1 1/4" and up 1 1/2" from the stock location due the front crossmember I made and the rack and pinion. I also have front style motor mounts. I have heard that some of the better fitting headers are the mid length for like an S-10 V-8 swap or even for an Astro Van with the V-8. never used them, but have heard they fit ok. Doesn't seem to be too many application specific short or mid length headers for these trucks. i reverse engineered mine-bought headers and made mounts around them. Attached Images



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