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62lwbc10 · 09-15-2014, 08:50 AM

Hey guys I need to order headers for my 58 Apache. I have the stock ebrake and steering box in place. Crate 350. wondering if these particular shorty block huggers will clear the steering box. currently running ramhorns with no issue. what do you think?

Thanks,
Mark

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-2001hkr

OrrieG · 09-15-2014, 01:52 PM

What are you using for engine mounts, side or front or?? Usually those types dump right on the side engine mount, which the stock v8 did not have. You probably need a set that sweeps back at an angle.

mr48chev · 09-15-2014, 02:09 PM

On that frame the major issue is going to be side motor mounts if you have them.

Old Crow · 09-15-2014, 03:05 PM

Boy, I wish I coulda got that kind of help over on the F**D truck forum when I was doing the engine swap on my F100.
I asked about headers for that and the reply I got was basically, "get several, use the ones that fit."
No wonder I'd rather build Chevys

mvitale27 · 09-15-2014, 04:22 PM

Has anyone ever used the Sanderson headers? They claim to made to fit TF trucks with a small block swap. Thinking about trying them myself. They have a few different styles, shorties or long tubes (I recommend long tubes for any motor that is not high revving) and also different size primary tubes and collectors. Their website has dimensions for measuring fitment.

62lwbc10 · 09-15-2014, 05:16 PM

Thanks guys i am running the front tubular style motor mount. I dont think this style will present any problems with headers..right? I have ramhorns now and am looking for the best header which will not require alot of mods to the exhaust system since its brand new. Those Sanderson shortys look promising and I may go for them but these Hooker block huggers are cheaper. Most long tube block huggers require angle spark plugs and I will be running straight plugs, which narrows my choices further.

Mark

09-15-2014, 08:50 AM	#1
62lwbc10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 394	Will these headers work? Hey guys I need to order headers for my 58 Apache. I have the stock ebrake and steering box in place. Crate 350. wondering if these particular shorty block huggers will clear the steering box. currently running ramhorns with no issue. what do you think? Thanks, Mark http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-2001hkr

09-15-2014, 01:52 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Will these headers work? What are you using for engine mounts, side or front or?? Usually those types dump right on the side engine mount, which the stock v8 did not have. You probably need a set that sweeps back at an angle. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

09-15-2014, 02:09 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,405	Re: Will these headers work? On that frame the major issue is going to be side motor mounts if you have them. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-15-2014, 03:05 PM	#4
Old Crow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fox, AR Posts: 394	Re: Will these headers work? Boy, I wish I coulda got that kind of help over on the F**D truck forum when I was doing the engine swap on my F100. I asked about headers for that and the reply I got was basically, "get several, use the ones that fit." No wonder I'd rather build Chevys __________________ Old Crow '54 Chevy Panel, '00 Bounder 36S, '95 Jeep YJ

09-15-2014, 04:22 PM	#5
mvitale27 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 199	Re: Will these headers work? Has anyone ever used the Sanderson headers? They claim to made to fit TF trucks with a small block swap. Thinking about trying them myself. They have a few different styles, shorties or long tubes (I recommend long tubes for any motor that is not high revving) and also different size primary tubes and collectors. Their website has dimensions for measuring fitment. __________________ 1956 Chevy 3600 Matt's 3/4T 4X4 Build

09-15-2014, 05:16 PM	#6
62lwbc10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 394	Re: Will these headers work? Thanks guys i am running the front tubular style motor mount. I dont think this style will present any problems with headers..right? I have ramhorns now and am looking for the best header which will not require alot of mods to the exhaust system since its brand new. Those Sanderson shortys look promising and I may go for them but these Hooker block huggers are cheaper. Most long tube block huggers require angle spark plugs and I will be running straight plugs, which narrows my choices further. Mark



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