Big Block headers, which ones??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

classicchev · 01-11-2005, 10:04 PM

I have Super comps on my small block, and have worked great, no leaking problems in 4 years. The question is, Im putting a big block in my Jimmy and Im wondering what everyone is using. Is there any clearancing problems, have you got shorties??? Thanks in advance Darren

71/454 · 01-12-2005, 02:38 AM

Hey new to this but here goes. I put a 454 in my 71 p/u its lowered so I wanted shorties but noone mkaes em for a big block so i search through the catalogs and found shorties for a mid seventies monte carlo big block car they're close on the frame on the passenger side but no touch and yoy have to bend the brake lines on the drivers but other than that fit as though they were made for it. Smitty

71/454 · 01-12-2005, 02:42 AM

Also found a part# ithink hed68610

SweetandLong68 · 01-12-2005, 05:29 AM

Hooker Super Comps!!!!! No question....Get them Jet-Hot coated and they will look schweet!!!

I am not a Hedman guy myself. Always had bad (aka leaky) luck with them.

lata
CHRIS

4x4Poet · 01-12-2005, 09:12 AM

Ceramic-metallic coated Sanderson cast iron BBC headers.

Bill72BB · 01-12-2005, 12:08 PM

What I have is in my Sig.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 01-12-2005, 01:11 PM

I have the same as Bill (thanks Bill ) they fit GREAT. They went right in (from the bottom) and have good clearance. I Like'em

Bowtiefreak · 01-12-2005, 01:15 PM

Sanderson! I've used just about every brand you can think of and IMO theres nothing better BUT Hooker a very nice header also.

**gregfull** · 01-12-2005, 01:51 PM

I've got the Sandersons also.

4x4Poet · 01-12-2005, 06:23 PM

In the interest of full disclosure, I should say that I only like Sanderson's cast iron headers.

I'm not racing, just towing and 4 wheeling, so I don't need the extra oomph tube headers have at high rpms and I want a cool engine compartment, relatively speaking. From what I read here, Hooker probably has better tube headers. I wouldn't know personally.

01-11-2005, 10:04 PM	#1
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Big Block headers, which ones??? I have Super comps on my small block, and have worked great, no leaking problems in 4 years. The question is, Im putting a big block in my Jimmy and Im wondering what everyone is using. Is there any clearancing problems, have you got shorties??? Thanks in advance Darren

01-12-2005, 05:29 AM	#4
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	Hooker Super Comps!!!!! No question....Get them Jet-Hot coated and they will look schweet!!! I am not a Hedman guy myself. Always had bad (aka leaky) luck with them. lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

01-12-2005, 09:12 AM	#5
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Ceramic-metallic coated Sanderson cast iron BBC headers. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

01-12-2005, 12:08 PM	#6
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	What I have is in my Sig. __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

01-12-2005, 01:11 PM	#7
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,215	I have the same as Bill (thanks Bill ) they fit GREAT. They went right in (from the bottom) and have good clearance. I Like'em __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

01-12-2005, 02:38 AM	#2
71/454 Turbo Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 353	Hey new to this but here goes. I put a 454 in my 71 p/u its lowered so I wanted shorties but noone mkaes em for a big block so i search through the catalogs and found shorties for a mid seventies monte carlo big block car they're close on the frame on the passenger side but no touch and yoy have to bend the brake lines on the drivers but other than that fit as though they were made for it. Smitty

01-12-2005, 02:42 AM	#3
71/454 Turbo Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 353	Also found a part# ithink hed68610

01-12-2005, 01:15 PM	#8
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Sanderson! I've used just about every brand you can think of and IMO theres nothing better BUT Hooker a very nice header also. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

01-12-2005, 01:51 PM	#9
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 599	I've got the Sandersons also. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

01-12-2005, 06:23 PM	#10
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	In the interest of full disclosure, I should say that I only like Sanderson's cast iron headers. I'm not racing, just towing and 4 wheeling, so I don't need the extra oomph tube headers have at high rpms and I want a cool engine compartment, relatively speaking. From what I read here, Hooker probably has better tube headers. I wouldn't know personally. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.



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