47-55.1 I found long tube Headers that fit! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mobileortho · 08-19-2020, 06:42 PM

I stumbled across these on Speedway Motors.They’re made for sbc engines mounted in an early Ford chassis, but as I looked them over I thought they just had to fit the AD frame and I was right! I was worried about the steering shaft but it clears with ease on my trial fit. They sell them ceramic coated or raw steel. You can see them here:

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Small...ted,39132.html

**mr48chev** · 08-19-2020, 10:22 PM

Slick. Those look to be a real problem solver.

Rich1954 · 08-19-2020, 11:47 PM

I mostly lurk here trying to soak up and glean as much knowledge as I can. I hope to be able to contribute in the future.I have a '54 GMC with a Chassis Engineering front suspension. I still have a long way to completion. I'm in the middle of relocating to a new state so the pickup is on hold for now. However, this is good news, as I really didn't want to use stock exhaust manifolds.
Mobileortho, if these work, you're my hero.

Rich

GreasyLikeaBurger · 08-21-2020, 12:42 AM

I was reading through the reviews on Speedway, have you noticed a difference in height difference from bank1 to bank2 ? A reviewer or two said the pass side sits about an inch lower to the ground. Just wondering if you noticed it.

mobileortho · 08-21-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GreasyLikeaBurger

I was reading through the reviews on Speedway, have you noticed a difference in height difference from bank1 to bank2 ? A reviewer or two said the pass side sits about an inch lower to the ground. Just wondering if you noticed it.

I saw that as well. I haven't mounted the passenger side yet as I was more concerned about clearance for the steering shaft. Hoping for some garage time this weekend to see.

mobileortho · 08-23-2020, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GreasyLikeaBurger

I was reading through the reviews on Speedway, have you noticed a difference in height difference from bank1 to bank2 ? A reviewer or two said the pass side sits about an inch lower to the ground. Just wondering if you noticed it.

I test fitted the passenger side and it appears that is the case. My guess it’s that was to give some extra clearance for the starter? Not sure how a a stock starter does, I’m running a mini and have tons of room.

08-19-2020, 06:42 PM	#1
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	I found long tube Headers that fit! I stumbled across these on Speedway Motors.They’re made for sbc engines mounted in an early Ford chassis, but as I looked them over I thought they just had to fit the AD frame and I was right! I was worried about the steering shaft but it clears with ease on my trial fit. They sell them ceramic coated or raw steel. You can see them here: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Small...ted,39132.html Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. Last edited by mobileortho; 08-19-2020 at 10:44 PM.

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mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: I found long tube Headers that fit! Slick. Those look to be a real problem solver. __________________ 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.

08-19-2020, 11:47 PM	#3
Rich1954 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Western Oregon Posts: 4	Re: I found long tube Headers that fit! I mostly lurk here trying to soak up and glean as much knowledge as I can. I hope to be able to contribute in the future.I have a '54 GMC with a Chassis Engineering front suspension. I still have a long way to completion. I'm in the middle of relocating to a new state so the pickup is on hold for now. However, this is good news, as I really didn't want to use stock exhaust manifolds. Mobileortho, if these work, you're my hero. Rich

08-21-2020, 12:42 AM	#4
GreasyLikeaBurger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 190	Re: I found long tube Headers that fit! I was reading through the reviews on Speedway, have you noticed a difference in height difference from bank1 to bank2 ? A reviewer or two said the pass side sits about an inch lower to the ground. Just wondering if you noticed it.



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