What kind of Headers you guys running? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JerseyGirl · 04-13-2005, 05:00 PM

I am wanting to get some headers for my '70 so i can hear her when she runs.

She is all stock now & so quiet, doesnt sound like a truck, so just curious as to what you guys are running, and how they sound and what kind of exhaust set up ya'll got!

Thanks!!

Tree

69 longhorn · 04-13-2005, 05:08 PM

Hooker comps, 2 1/2" pipe from the collectors to the butt, H pipe & a set of 50's Flows. it sounds pretty good....oh....383, edelbrock rpm top, backed with a 6 speed Richmond trans, & 3.40 gears. I love overdrive & a mid 3's gear.....you can hear the radio on the open hyway

69L

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-13-2005, 05:34 PM

CERAMIC COATED HEDMAN "ELITES" W/ BALL FLANGES (66% LESS LEAKS VERSES GASKET STYLE)

R@nger · 04-13-2005, 05:38 PM

Hedman Street Hedders.

They aren't top of the line but they work great...100% improvement over the stock manifolds thats for sure!

64fleetside · 04-13-2005, 05:40 PM

The BEST; Hooker, I have Comp series, my bro has the Pro Competition on his 69. I have used almost all the brands at one time or another, nothing beats Hookers for quality. Brian

ChevyDude · 04-13-2005, 05:54 PM

I bought the Summit Ceramic coated headers which are re boxed Dynotech's I believe...or maybe it is Dynomax. Seem like a bargin at $199.50.....of course you know you'll need some nice mufflers also to get that agressive sound.

Tree, Check out this thread too....scroll down and you'll see the Chevelle style headers from Summit used on our trucks!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post1026952

ac102nv · 04-13-2005, 08:02 PM

Stan's Headers....tri-Y's. 3" duals with Flowmaster 70 series exit behind rear tires. Sounds great yet quiet enough to hear yourself think and carry on a conversation without yelling. Pics below are manufacturer pics, not mine or my engine. Mine's a mild 454 with about 450hp, 500 lb ft torque. Expensive headers but well built and fit without ANY clearence issues.

cableguy0 · 04-13-2005, 08:47 PM

im running pos dynomax ceramics right now which most of the ceramic has came off and been replaced by rust it sounds damn good with 30 inches of pipe to the flowmaster 40's then out in front of the rear tires on a 45 degree angle. i definately cant sneak up on anyone

wessscott · 04-13-2005, 08:58 PM

Got a set of 1 3/4" Hooker super comp ceramic coated. One of the best looking set of headers you can find.

Low69CST · 04-13-2005, 09:23 PM

Headman ceramic coated w/gasket seal, wish I had a ball flange. 3 inch duals, with X-pipe, flowmaster 40's poppin out behind the tires. Sounds mean!

JerseyGirl · 04-13-2005, 10:11 PM

WOW! Thanks for your responses guys! I had Flowmaster 40's on 2 of my trucks & love the tone of them, so will probably stick with that for the exhaust.
I had a guy here buying the doors off the 69 I am parting out, and he had cheap headers on his truck (Flowtech, which I dont like) and a pretty decnt exhaust, and it just sounded like a loud old truck to me..only sounding OK at idle..
Right now my truck is soooooooo quiet..can barely hear her running..

So I want to be able to hear her...but i don't want that old truck sound..
You guys have been very helpful! I always liked Hooker Super Comps & had a few street rods with them, but wasn't sure I would want to go back with them...on a truck ya know?
So I appreciate you guys taking the time to let me know what you got & what sounds sweet!

jamis · 04-13-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

CERAMIC COATED HEDMAN "ELITES" W/ BALL FLANGES (66% LESS LEAKS VERSES GASKET STYLE)

Shorties of the same....need a torch, big hammer and a lot of bad language to make them fit. But i have heard the same complaints about everything else out there. I guess its luck of the draw when it comes to fit.

JerseyGirl · 04-13-2005, 10:12 PM

Makes em easy to change with the cab & bed off...

jamis · 04-13-2005, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyGirl

Makes em easy to change with the cab & bed off...

yeaaa......they didnt mention the part about me having to take the body off when I bought them....basterds

JerseyGirl · 04-13-2005, 10:22 PM

You are not serious, right?

jamis · 04-13-2005, 10:32 PM

no I'm just kidding.....you can't see the body on the frame because I painted camouflage

JerseyGirl · 04-13-2005, 10:46 PM

04-13-2005, 05:00 PM	#1
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	What kind of Headers you guys running? I am wanting to get some headers for my '70 so i can hear her when she runs. She is all stock now & so quiet, doesnt sound like a truck, so just curious as to what you guys are running, and how they sound and what kind of exhaust set up ya'll got! Thanks!! Tree __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

04-13-2005, 05:08 PM	#2
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Hooker comps, 2 1/2" pipe from the collectors to the butt, H pipe & a set of 50's Flows. it sounds pretty good....oh....383, edelbrock rpm top, backed with a 6 speed Richmond trans, & 3.40 gears. I love overdrive & a mid 3's gear.....you can hear the radio on the open hyway 69L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

04-13-2005, 05:34 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	CERAMIC COATED HEDMAN "ELITES" W/ BALL FLANGES (66% LESS LEAKS VERSES GASKET STYLE) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-13-2005, 05:38 PM	#4
R@nger Psalm 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 360	Hedman Street Hedders. They aren't top of the line but they work great...100% improvement over the stock manifolds thats for sure! __________________ 71 GMC Fleetside C15(cab), 3/4 ton, 350, Holley Street Avenger 570cfm carb, TH350 trans, Leaf-springs, 2WD. "Peter are you sleeping on the job? No I have a bug in my eye and I'm trying to suffocate him." - Family Guy

04-13-2005, 05:40 PM	#5
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	The BEST; Hooker, I have Comp series, my bro has the Pro Competition on his 69. I have used almost all the brands at one time or another, nothing beats Hookers for quality. Brian Last edited by 64fleetside; 04-13-2005 at 05:42 PM.

04-13-2005, 05:54 PM	#6
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	I bought the Summit Ceramic coated headers which are re boxed Dynotech's I believe...or maybe it is Dynomax. Seem like a bargin at $199.50.....of course you know you'll need some nice mufflers also to get that agressive sound. Tree, Check out this thread too....scroll down and you'll see the Chevelle style headers from Summit used on our trucks! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post1026952 Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 04-13-2005 at 06:10 PM.

04-13-2005, 08:02 PM	#7
ac102nv Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 156	Stan's Headers....tri-Y's. 3" duals with Flowmaster 70 series exit behind rear tires. Sounds great yet quiet enough to hear yourself think and carry on a conversation without yelling. Pics below are manufacturer pics, not mine or my engine. Mine's a mild 454 with about 450hp, 500 lb ft torque. Expensive headers but well built and fit without ANY clearence issues. Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 lwb 454/TH400 Last edited by ac102nv; 04-13-2005 at 08:03 PM.

04-13-2005, 08:47 PM	#8
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	im running pos dynomax ceramics right now which most of the ceramic has came off and been replaced by rust it sounds damn good with 30 inches of pipe to the flowmaster 40's then out in front of the rear tires on a 45 degree angle. i definately cant sneak up on anyone __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

04-13-2005, 08:58 PM	#9
wessscott Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 41	hookers Got a set of 1 3/4" Hooker super comp ceramic coated. One of the best looking set of headers you can find.

04-13-2005, 09:23 PM	#10
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Headman ceramic coated w/gasket seal, wish I had a ball flange. 3 inch duals, with X-pipe, flowmaster 40's poppin out behind the tires. Sounds mean! __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

04-13-2005, 10:11 PM	#11
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	WOW! Thanks for your responses guys! I had Flowmaster 40's on 2 of my trucks & love the tone of them, so will probably stick with that for the exhaust. I had a guy here buying the doors off the 69 I am parting out, and he had cheap headers on his truck (Flowtech, which I dont like) and a pretty decnt exhaust, and it just sounded like a loud old truck to me..only sounding OK at idle.. Right now my truck is soooooooo quiet..can barely hear her running.. So I want to be able to hear her...but i don't want that old truck sound.. You guys have been very helpful! I always liked Hooker Super Comps & had a few street rods with them, but wasn't sure I would want to go back with them...on a truck ya know? So I appreciate you guys taking the time to let me know what you got & what sounds sweet! __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

04-13-2005, 10:12 PM	#13
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	Makes em easy to change with the cab & bed off... __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

04-13-2005, 10:22 PM	#15
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	You are not serious, right? __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

04-13-2005, 10:32 PM	#16
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	no I'm just kidding.....you can't see the body on the frame because I painted camouflage __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

04-13-2005, 10:46 PM	#17
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	__________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!



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