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67C10Step · 05-13-2021, 09:13 PM

Trying to decide what to do on my exhaust. Stock 283 with stock manifolds. I don’t have interest in going to headers. Is there a kit out there that fits stock manifolds that I could install or best to just take it to a shop and let them do it?

If I do it myself I’ll tackle it before I put the bed back on. I was thinking of doing something a little different in doing dual exhaust but both exit on one side.

**Boog** · 05-15-2021, 02:12 AM

Summit, LMC and multiple others offer stock type exhaust kits. I bought a dual kit from LMC made by Hearthrob if I remember right. I tweaked the down pipes a bit to tuck them in closer to the frame rails, installed some red Walker gpacks then angled the pipes out at a 45* under the steps. Your idea of duals out the same side will make it necessary to see a local muffler shop to custom bend you a set.

67C10Step · 05-17-2021, 12:04 PM

Thanks, Jim. I’m still tossing ideas around in my head. I don’t want anything remotely loud, but a little rumble would be nice.

Mac93 · 05-17-2021, 12:26 PM

I accidentally posted twice and cannot delete this duplicate..

Mac93 · 05-17-2021, 12:29 PM

https://www.summitracing.com

I cannot post full link for some reason. Its the Hooker Headers 16621HKR- hooker competition Manifold back system

Kit I used a few hears ago. Bolted up no problem and had the necessary hardware. Inevitably some minor tweaking will be required to an extent( I needed to cut a little out of the Long section to make the axle hump line up).. Took a couple hours start to finish. Just need to buy Mufflers of your choice.

jimijam00 · 05-17-2021, 07:22 PM

Take it to a shop and tell them exactly what you want. Dual exhaust is overkill on that truck. You can run the manifolds into a Y, then single back to a single muff with dual outs, then two pipes coming out the side (before or after the wheel) with tips on them.

Similar to this.

**MikeB** · 05-19-2021, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Your idea of duals out the same side will make it necessary to see a local muffler shop to custom bend you a set.

Heartthrob kit with side exit tailpipes:

http://www.heartthrobexhaust.com/4143sk.PDF

MARKDTN · 05-19-2021, 03:51 PM

Exhaust is a pain, especially without a lift. I would take it to an exhaust shop and let them deal with it. They will be done before you could get started-and if your kit doesn't fit and needs a bend you are stuck while if theirs doesn't fit they just use the machine and tweak it. I have tried twice to buy kits for cars and both times didn't quite fit and ended up at an exhaust shop anyway letting them fix it for more total cost than they would have done the job for in the first place. Exhaust is a job for the people with a bender and a lift.

jimijam00 · 05-19-2021, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeB

Heartthrob kit with side exit tailpipes:

The diagram in the kit you linked does NOT have duals out the same side. Did you post the wrong link?

**MikeB** · 05-20-2021, 10:54 AM

MARKDTN is right, unless you or a buddy know how to weld. But I sure do like the kits' mandrel bends vs. some of the horrible crush bends made by muffler shops. A shop would have to use 2-1/2" pipes to (hopefully) achieve the same flow as a mandrel bent 2-1/4" pipe.

Left photo below is an example of a crush bend. Both are 2-1/4" pipes. The bend looks like is has the flow of a 2" pipe or worse!

Right photo (of a different truck) shows mandrel-bent pipes in a HeartThrob kit that I pieced together to fit 97 manifolds.

**MikeB** · 05-20-2021, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimijam00

The diagram in the kit you linked does NOT have duals out the same side. Did you post the wrong link?

Guess I'm a bad speed reader! I thought Boog said "sides", as in exiting both sides.

cab4word67 · 05-20-2021, 05:15 PM

Does anyone have recommendations on Mid length headers that will work with SBC D port heads.

05-13-2021, 09:13 PM	#1
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Exhaust Question Trying to decide what to do on my exhaust. Stock 283 with stock manifolds. I don’t have interest in going to headers. Is there a kit out there that fits stock manifolds that I could install or best to just take it to a shop and let them do it? If I do it myself I’ll tackle it before I put the bed back on. I was thinking of doing something a little different in doing dual exhaust but both exit on one side. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

05-15-2021, 02:12 AM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Exhaust Question Summit, LMC and multiple others offer stock type exhaust kits. I bought a dual kit from LMC made by Hearthrob if I remember right. I tweaked the down pipes a bit to tuck them in closer to the frame rails, installed some red Walker gpacks then angled the pipes out at a 45* under the steps. Your idea of duals out the same side will make it necessary to see a local muffler shop to custom bend you a set. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-17-2021, 12:04 PM	#3
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: Exhaust Question Thanks, Jim. I’m still tossing ideas around in my head. I don’t want anything remotely loud, but a little rumble would be nice. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

05-17-2021, 12:26 PM	#4
Mac93 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 94	Re: Exhaust Question I accidentally posted twice and cannot delete this duplicate.. Last edited by Mac93; 05-17-2021 at 12:32 PM. Reason: Delete post. Duplicate

05-17-2021, 12:29 PM	#5
Mac93 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 94	Re: Exhaust Question https://www.summitracing.com I cannot post full link for some reason. Its the Hooker Headers 16621HKR- hooker competition Manifold back system Kit I used a few hears ago. Bolted up no problem and had the necessary hardware. Inevitably some minor tweaking will be required to an extent( I needed to cut a little out of the Long section to make the axle hump line up).. Took a couple hours start to finish. Just need to buy Mufflers of your choice.

05-17-2021, 07:22 PM	#6
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: Exhaust Question Take it to a shop and tell them exactly what you want. Dual exhaust is overkill on that truck. You can run the manifolds into a Y, then single back to a single muff with dual outs, then two pipes coming out the side (before or after the wheel) with tips on them. Similar to this. Attached Images Last edited by jimijam00; 05-17-2021 at 07:31 PM.

05-19-2021, 03:51 PM	#8
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,167	Re: Exhaust Question Exhaust is a pain, especially without a lift. I would take it to an exhaust shop and let them deal with it. They will be done before you could get started-and if your kit doesn't fit and needs a bend you are stuck while if theirs doesn't fit they just use the machine and tweak it. I have tried twice to buy kits for cars and both times didn't quite fit and ended up at an exhaust shop anyway letting them fix it for more total cost than they would have done the job for in the first place. Exhaust is a job for the people with a bender and a lift. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

05-20-2021, 10:54 AM	#10
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,599	Re: Exhaust Question MARKDTN is right, unless you or a buddy know how to weld. But I sure do like the kits' mandrel bends vs. some of the horrible crush bends made by muffler shops. A shop would have to use 2-1/2" pipes to (hopefully) achieve the same flow as a mandrel bent 2-1/4" pipe. Left photo below is an example of a crush bend. Both are 2-1/4" pipes. The bend looks like is has the flow of a 2" pipe or worse! Right photo (of a different truck) shows mandrel-bent pipes in a HeartThrob kit that I pieced together to fit 97 manifolds. Attached Images __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

05-20-2021, 05:15 PM	#12
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: Exhaust Question Does anyone have recommendations on Mid length headers that will work with SBC D port heads.



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