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theo70 · 08-26-2003, 05:44 PM

What's the most anybody's dropped their truck while running full length headers? I'm looking for a 4.5" in front, and I'm willing to sacrifice travel for the look I want.
If anyone has pictures it would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

loweredd · 08-26-2003, 06:05 PM

I've just been searching the forum for the same answer....what year is your truck?

Here's a good thread for 73-87.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=43427

*edit* LOL, oooops

theo70 · 08-26-2003, 06:08 PM

Oh yeah. 1970 C10.

loweredd · 08-26-2003, 06:11 PM

dang....I dont know for sure then.

Hotrod70C10 · 08-26-2003, 07:49 PM

well... I have a 4" drop on my 70' I have flowtech full lengths on it also. I only have about 3" to 3.5" of clearance sitting still. Here's a shot of the headers on flat ground.

phantom dually · 08-26-2003, 09:46 PM

Watch out for those speed bumps!!!

Hotrod70C10 · 08-26-2003, 10:29 PM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
Watch out for those speed bumps!!!

lol i know! They don't hit on the small speed bumps. I haven't tried to hit a bigger one though. I've been avoiding anything steep or rough so I don't smash one or both of the headers.

phantom dually · 08-26-2003, 10:44 PM

I wish I could get someone do design a header that would clear on these trucks. I could make a fortune!!

theo70 · 08-27-2003, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by phantom dually
I wish I couls get someone do design a header that would clear on these trucks. I could make a f
ortune!!

Well, they do have the shorty headers that have the collector ending much higher up in the truck, but of course I discovered them way after I put in the Headmans.
I also discovered modified engine mounts that let the entire engine sit higher, bringing the exhaust
up a bit, but that's too much work for one guy.

I can live with 3.5" of clearance...I'm a veteran of the mini truck 80's!
Thanks for the pic,hotrod70c10.

70 Jimmy · 08-27-2003, 07:59 AM

I'm using Chevelle headers on my BBC and they tuck above the frame. If I remember right, the SBC Chevelle headers work too.

Hotrod70C10 · 08-27-2003, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by theo70
Thanks for the pic,hotrod70c10.

No problem

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 08-30-2003, 01:35 AM

My truck is lowerd 4.5 in the front I had dynomaxes and never hit them on anything I now have doug thorleys they dont hang as low.

68LSS1 · 08-30-2003, 01:54 PM

Hey guys, here's a great link to a site that can help you build a set of headers (and they'll be better than anything you can buy from ANY manufacturer). Just a FYI. HEADERS BY ED You may be thinking that is more work than you really want to do but after you build your first set you'll never want to by the other junk again.

PrimeredThunder · 08-31-2003, 10:33 PM

My truck is bagged with no drop spindles or notch and I am running full length heddman headers and the collectors sit about 1/4-1/8 of an inch from the ground when its aired out all the way. however when I get spindles and a notch I'm going to go back to cast manifolds and a new exhaust setup so I can drag

Kenny

08-26-2003, 05:44 PM	#1
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 408	Lowering with headers What's the most anybody's dropped their truck while running full length headers? I'm looking for a 4.5" in front, and I'm willing to sacrifice travel for the look I want. If anyone has pictures it would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

08-26-2003, 07:49 PM	#5
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	well... I have a 4" drop on my 70' I have flowtech full lengths on it also. I only have about 3" to 3.5" of clearance sitting still. Here's a shot of the headers on flat ground. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-26-2003, 09:46 PM	#6
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Watch out for those speed bumps!!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-26-2003, 10:44 PM	#8
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I wish I could get someone do design a header that would clear on these trucks. I could make a fortune!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448 Last edited by phantom dually; 08-27-2003 at 09:21 PM.

08-27-2003, 07:59 AM	#10
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	I'm using Chevelle headers on my BBC and they tuck above the frame. If I remember right, the SBC Chevelle headers work too. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

08-26-2003, 06:05 PM	#2
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	I've just been searching the forum for the same answer....what year is your truck? Here's a good thread for 73-87. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=43427 edit LOL, oooops

08-26-2003, 06:08 PM	#3
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 408	Oh yeah. 1970 C10.

08-26-2003, 06:11 PM	#4
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	dang....I dont know for sure then.

08-30-2003, 01:35 AM	#12
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	My truck is lowerd 4.5 in the front I had dynomaxes and never hit them on anything I now have doug thorleys they dont hang as low.

08-30-2003, 01:54 PM	#13
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	Hey guys, here's a great link to a site that can help you build a set of headers (and they'll be better than anything you can buy from ANY manufacturer). Just a FYI. HEADERS BY ED You may be thinking that is more work than you really want to do but after you build your first set you'll never want to by the other junk again. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

08-31-2003, 10:33 PM	#14
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	My truck is bagged with no drop spindles or notch and I am running full length heddman headers and the collectors sit about 1/4-1/8 of an inch from the ground when its aired out all the way. however when I get spindles and a notch I'm going to go back to cast manifolds and a new exhaust setup so I can drag Kenny __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon



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