Hooker 2455 with column shifted automatic?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Warship2k15 · 04-09-2019, 02:20 PM

Will Hooker 2455HKR headers fit with the stock column shifted automatic.Truck is a 1972 c20 big block with thm400 transmission
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GASoline71 · 04-09-2019, 03:50 PM

Considering the application list is all cars... I'd say no.

But I know some cats run BBC headers designed for Chevelles or Camaros on these trucks that seem to fit okay.

Gary

Warship2k15 · 04-09-2019, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

Considering the application list is all cars... I'd say no.

But I know some cats run BBC headers designed for Chevelles or Camaros on these trucks that seem to fit okay.

Gary

I saw that some people were running the 2455 on the c10s but they hadn’t said if they had column or floor shifted and if it would work the same for a c20
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**70STOVEBOLT** · 04-09-2019, 08:02 PM

Column shift frame mounted linkage will not clear Chevelle headers. You will have to go with a Lokar or similar linkage kit or a cable shift set up.

junkman · 04-09-2019, 10:27 PM

As said above, they won't clear the frame mounted stock linkage. I went with the lokar setup and it works great. It makes for a super simple clean setup that honestly operates smoother than the factory stuff did. You may have to figure something out on your trans crossmember too. I had a tubular one that was mounted to the lower frame rail and the headers ran right into it. I ended up chopping it a little and flipping the mount and mounted it off the top frame rail. The headers do fit great, and now the exhaust is all tucked flush with the frame, nothing hanging down.

Warship2k15 · 04-10-2019, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Column shift frame mounted linkage will not clear Chevelle headers. You will have to go with a Lokar or similar linkage kit or a cable shift set up.

Thanks for the answer.I now know which way I need to go!
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Warship2k15 · 04-10-2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by junkman

As said above, they won't clear the frame mounted stock linkage. I went with the lokar setup and it works great. It makes for a super simple clean setup that honestly operates smoother than the factory stuff did. You may have to figure something out on your trans crossmember too. I had a tubular one that was mounted to the lower frame rail and the headers ran right into it. I ended up chopping it a little and flipping the mount and mounted it off the top frame rail. The headers do fit great, and now the exhaust is all tucked flush with the frame, nothing hanging down.

Thanks for the response.lokar it is then!
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04-09-2019, 02:20 PM	#1
Warship2k15 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Kissimmee,Florida Posts: 17	Hooker 2455 with column shifted automatic?? Will Hooker 2455HKR headers fit with the stock column shifted automatic.Truck is a 1972 c20 big block with thm400 transmission Posted via Mobile Device

04-09-2019, 08:02 PM	#4
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,424	Re: Hooker 2455 with column shifted automatic?? Column shift frame mounted linkage will not clear Chevelle headers. You will have to go with a Lokar or similar linkage kit or a cable shift set up. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

04-09-2019, 10:27 PM	#5
junkman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: metropolis il Posts: 91	Re: Hooker 2455 with column shifted automatic?? As said above, they won't clear the frame mounted stock linkage. I went with the lokar setup and it works great. It makes for a super simple clean setup that honestly operates smoother than the factory stuff did. You may have to figure something out on your trans crossmember too. I had a tubular one that was mounted to the lower frame rail and the headers ran right into it. I ended up chopping it a little and flipping the mount and mounted it off the top frame rail. The headers do fit great, and now the exhaust is all tucked flush with the frame, nothing hanging down.



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