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82c10 · 05-17-2005, 11:12 PM

I have been thinking about purchasing some flowtech afterburner headers, do they fit good? What brand of headers do you recommend if not the flowtechs?

RSTYCVY · 05-18-2005, 12:28 AM

I don't know if an 82 is the same (spacewise) as an 87. I bought the standard issue black painted flowtechs and the went on without a hitch. Easiest header install to date.

82c10 · 05-18-2005, 10:52 PM

anyone else have an opinion on headers

bigarmzz · 05-19-2005, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 82c10

anyone else have an opinion on headers

on the last 87 i built, i used the dynomax ceramic coated ones....they were $239 from summit, and the finish never tarnished at all..and were very easy to install.....had the truck 6 months, and maybe put somewhere around 10k miles on these....

here's a pic...

the cheaper headers (under$100), always seem to turn to sh*t in just a month or so.....(get rusty lookin fast)...

86swb · 05-19-2005, 09:05 AM

Hey bigarmzz, nice stance. I too love the Dynomax headers. Just wish I got the ceramic coated as you did.

87_Blazer · 05-20-2005, 05:48 PM

that truck is badass!! I as well am looking into headers and am thinking of going with the dynomax. Maybe going straight out the back with my exhaust. Although mine is a Blazer.

Tom · 05-21-2005, 01:14 PM

My standerd headman 1 5/8" with 3" collector headers have been threw hell and back and still work perfect. 5yrs sitting outside? Just a little rust here and there. Banged, bent and thrown around by a 16yr old just learning to work on vehicles? No problem. Im a headman man from now on....

Hoods69BadBowTie · 05-21-2005, 03:25 PM

I like Hooker Headers, have them on two motor but they came with them. Really like the ceramic coated ones that came on my '88, little dirty but very easy clean up. Got the cheaper ones on my donor '74 350 there pretty damn rusty but still useable.
-Later

bigarmzz · 05-21-2005, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

Hey bigarmzz, nice stance. I too love the Dynomax headers. Just wish I got the ceramic coated as you did.

thanks 86swb!

i think its money well spent myself....i really liked the quality of them as well

cochino12 · 05-22-2005, 02:29 AM

I have sanderson's and they are awesome!!! never leaked, havent dis-colored either. they cost a little too much but you get what you pay for, right?

bigarmzz · 05-22-2005, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

I have sanderson's and they are awesome!!! never leaked, havent dis-colored either. they cost a little too much but you get what you pay for, right?

cochino12, those sandersons are center dumps arent they???

i didnt think those would work in our trucks due to the motor mounts...??

bigarmzz · 05-22-2005, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

cochino12, those sandersons are center dumps arent they???

i didnt think those would work in our trucks due to the motor mounts...??

you got a TBI motor or vortec?....looks clean under your hood there

Tom · 05-23-2005, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

you got a TBI motor or vortec?....looks clean under your hood there

TBI- notice the angle of the front drivers side intake bolts.

86swb · 05-23-2005, 06:45 AM

That is one clean engine compartment. Looks like you could eat in there. Show ready. Nice job cochino12.

cochino12 · 05-26-2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

That is one clean engine compartment. Looks like you could eat in there. Show ready. Nice job cochino12.

Thanks

ElGracho · 05-26-2005, 08:53 PM

Summit racing is selling ceramic coated headers identical to the dynomax ones for $200 here: coated.

They also have uncoated ones here: uncoated for 86.50. I've had a set of the uncoated ones on my 84 K10 since September of 96. They are just now getting so the collectors won't seal because the collector retainer ring is warped. (it's pinched together at the bolts and not tight between them). I've bought two more sets if that tells you what I think about the value...

Oh yeah, those are for a small block. 2wd or 4wd.

05-17-2005, 11:12 PM	#1
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Headers I have been thinking about purchasing some flowtech afterburner headers, do they fit good? What brand of headers do you recommend if not the flowtechs?

05-19-2005, 09:05 AM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Hey bigarmzz, nice stance. I too love the Dynomax headers. Just wish I got the ceramic coated as you did. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-20-2005, 05:48 PM	#6
87_Blazer Getcha' Pull!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Posts: 215	that truck is badass!! I as well am looking into headers and am thinking of going with the dynomax. Maybe going straight out the back with my exhaust. Although mine is a Blazer. __________________ Rest In Peace Dime

05-21-2005, 01:14 PM	#7
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,733	My standerd headman 1 5/8" with 3" collector headers have been threw hell and back and still work perfect. 5yrs sitting outside? Just a little rust here and there. Banged, bent and thrown around by a 16yr old just learning to work on vehicles? No problem. Im a headman man from now on.... __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

05-21-2005, 03:25 PM	#8
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	I like Hooker Headers, have them on two motor but they came with them. Really like the ceramic coated ones that came on my '88, little dirty but very easy clean up. Got the cheaper ones on my donor '74 350 there pretty damn rusty but still useable. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

05-18-2005, 12:28 AM	#2
RSTYCVY SurlySpeedDemon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 60	I don't know if an 82 is the same (spacewise) as an 87. I bought the standard issue black painted flowtechs and the went on without a hitch. Easiest header install to date.

05-18-2005, 10:52 PM	#3
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	anyone else have an opinion on headers

05-22-2005, 02:29 AM	#10
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	I have sanderson's and they are awesome!!! never leaked, havent dis-colored either. they cost a little too much but you get what you pay for, right? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

05-23-2005, 06:45 AM	#14
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	That is one clean engine compartment. Looks like you could eat in there. Show ready. Nice job cochino12. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-26-2005, 08:53 PM	#16
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	Summit racing is selling ceramic coated headers identical to the dynomax ones for $200 here: coated. They also have uncoated ones here: uncoated for 86.50. I've had a set of the uncoated ones on my 84 K10 since September of 96. They are just now getting so the collectors won't seal because the collector retainer ring is warped. (it's pinched together at the bolts and not tight between them). I've bought two more sets if that tells you what I think about the value... Oh yeah, those are for a small block. 2wd or 4wd. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed Last edited by ElGracho; 05-26-2005 at 08:55 PM. Reason: To add info.



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