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chevykevy · 02-11-2005, 11:42 PM

I want to install headers on my 1969 4 wheel drive manual transmission truck. The clutch linkage goes from the frame to a ball mounted on the engine block just below the dip stick. I think the truck came with rams horn exhaust manifolds so they exit below the center two exhaust ports. I need headers that will allow me to run the Z-bar across from the frame to the engine. Any info or part numbers would be helpful. Pictures would be cool too. Thanks

Jeremy_5 · 02-12-2005, 03:23 AM

Is it a big block or small block? I personally haven't tried these but was told for a Big block these will fit. They are hooker headers part # hok-2463hkr.

You can pm Nick's683/4 he is running these headers and can probably give you more info or pictures.

500HP/SB · 02-12-2005, 04:20 AM

I Have doug thorley headers on my small block. i beleive they are listed as small block 4x4. my truck is manual. my truck came with these so i dont know the details, i will try to take pictures tomorrow

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-12-2005, 10:00 AM

I beleive the tri-y's are the only model specific brand for manual 4wds of this era. Other brands require modification to the linkeage. I went with the 2.5" centerdump ramhorn(vide the stock 2") that came on the 63/64 vettes w/ a 327.

Devil'S Ride · 02-13-2005, 12:46 AM

Im runnin Hooker SUper comps built fer a 69 chevelle on my truck. I had to heat em an bend em just a lil to make them fit the body lines, but other than that they clear all my linkage just fine.

turkeyguide · 02-15-2005, 12:21 PM

I had headers on a '72 4x4, but I don't know what kind they were. They were already on the truck when I bought it. They had used a hammer to make them fit. Just like the muffler commercial on tv. "We can make it fit". Don't try this at home.

poff · 02-15-2005, 12:24 PM

I have Hedmann Elites on my '70 K-20 with a stick. I order the headers for a manual transmission and I still had to dent them to clear the Z-bar. They are very nice headers though.

Nick's683/4 · 02-16-2005, 01:57 AM

Yeah like Jeremy said i got a 454 with headers and a 4 speed. I had to cut the end of the linkeage off. The part to make it move more??? and i had to put a small starter on it. The stock one was to close and wouldn't move after the truck got hot.

Nick

02-11-2005, 11:42 PM	#1
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Help; Headers for 4X4 with clutch linkage I want to install headers on my 1969 4 wheel drive manual transmission truck. The clutch linkage goes from the frame to a ball mounted on the engine block just below the dip stick. I think the truck came with rams horn exhaust manifolds so they exit below the center two exhaust ports. I need headers that will allow me to run the Z-bar across from the frame to the engine. Any info or part numbers would be helpful. Pictures would be cool too. Thanks

02-12-2005, 03:23 AM	#2
Jeremy_5 Truck addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 497	Is it a big block or small block? I personally haven't tried these but was told for a Big block these will fit. They are hooker headers part # hok-2463hkr. You can pm Nick's683/4 he is running these headers and can probably give you more info or pictures. __________________ 1956 Chevy Napco 1972 Cheyenne Super 1970 K20

02-12-2005, 04:20 AM	#3
500HP/SB please don't break Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: southern california Posts: 173	I Have doug thorley headers on my small block. i beleive they are listed as small block 4x4. my truck is manual. my truck came with these so i dont know the details, i will try to take pictures tomorrow __________________ 70 k10 35s 350/sm465/np205 titanspeed.com

02-12-2005, 10:00 AM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I beleive the tri-y's are the only model specific brand for manual 4wds of this era. Other brands require modification to the linkeage. I went with the 2.5" centerdump ramhorn(vide the stock 2") that came on the 63/64 vettes w/ a 327. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-13-2005, 12:46 AM	#5
Devil'S Ride Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Grants PassOregon Posts: 335	Im runnin Hooker SUper comps built fer a 69 chevelle on my truck. I had to heat em an bend em just a lil to make them fit the body lines, but other than that they clear all my linkage just fine. __________________ The Devil 1983 ONE TON 454/400/208 11" of lift on 44's

02-15-2005, 12:21 PM	#6
turkeyguide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Gilbert, SC Posts: 45	I had headers on a '72 4x4, but I don't know what kind they were. They were already on the truck when I bought it. They had used a hammer to make them fit. Just like the muffler commercial on tv. "We can make it fit". Don't try this at home.

02-15-2005, 12:24 PM	#7
poff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 546	I have Hedmann Elites on my '70 K-20 with a stick. I order the headers for a manual transmission and I still had to dent them to clear the Z-bar. They are very nice headers though. __________________ '70 K-20 San Diego, CA

02-16-2005, 01:57 AM	#8
Nick's683/4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oakley CA Posts: 165	Yeah like Jeremy said i got a 454 with headers and a 4 speed. I had to cut the end of the linkeage off. The part to make it move more??? and i had to put a small starter on it. The stock one was to close and wouldn't move after the truck got hot. Nick __________________ 70 1 ton with a 454 and a 4 speed and a np205



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