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72BlckButy · 06-21-2005, 01:53 PM

Currently I am running a SB400 with a set of dynomax headers. THe headers have turned many different colors through out their life, and I was curious as to what type of headers everyone is using. I'm planning on lowering the truck, not drastically, to give it a better appearance. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Later!

*wolfthing2000* · 06-21-2005, 04:45 PM

I am personaly looking at the Hedman Elites, thicker flanges and thermal coating.

fastwillie 696969 · 06-21-2005, 04:47 PM

i went dynotech this time cermanic coating

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-21-2005, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfthing2000

I am personaly looking at the Hedman Elites, thicker flanges and thermal coating.

That is what I have

(See pic's on link in my sig)

70GMCer · 06-21-2005, 07:15 PM

My son went with Hedman Elites for his Blazer, and the coating went away in 6 months. I've been told that a lot of header companys put light coatings on, and this doesn't last long. I bought the regular Hedmans and had them Jet-Hot coated...Much more money, but lifetime warranty......

**special-K** · 06-21-2005, 07:52 PM

I bought Headman Torque-Stepsand had them triple-coated with ceramic(flat black/silver/flat black)locally.It cost $200.The thing they do(coaters)is media blast first.That makes the bond permanent.Years ago(over 20)I sandblasted some headers and painted them with VHT.It stayed on for years,until headers went south.There are 3/4 length headers for low trucks.ECE sells them,not cheap.I`ve always used long tubes and I`m careful.Headers aren`t the only thing you don`t want bottoming.A low truck(within reason)is no lower than most cars.

gold68chevy · 06-21-2005, 09:34 PM

I went with Sanderson ceramic coated headers on my 68 C-10. They work great and no gaskets to leak, all you use is Black Hi - Temp RTV.

72MARIO · 06-21-2005, 10:37 PM

I have headman 68600 chevelle shorty's. I wanted them over the Sandersons/ECE because the Sandersons have samll 2 1/2" collectors and 1 1/2" primarys the Headmans have 3" collector and 1 5/8" primarys. You need to use Northwest Auto Fabs mmotor mount to clear the motor mount. They NWAf Mounts will move your motor to the 6 cly position. I am really not a big fan of the ball flange yet it's tough getting the ball flange onto 3" I had to do it by hand with pliers I grinded to shape and a ball pean hammmer.

06-21-2005, 01:53 PM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Header's Type? Currently I am running a SB400 with a set of dynomax headers. THe headers have turned many different colors through out their life, and I was curious as to what type of headers everyone is using. I'm planning on lowering the truck, not drastically, to give it a better appearance. Any feedback would be appreciated. Later! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-21-2005, 04:47 PM	#3
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	i went dynotech this time cermanic coating __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-21-2005, 07:15 PM	#5
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	My son went with Hedman Elites for his Blazer, and the coating went away in 6 months. I've been told that a lot of header companys put light coatings on, and this doesn't last long. I bought the regular Hedmans and had them Jet-Hot coated...Much more money, but lifetime warranty...... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

06-21-2005, 07:52 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I bought Headman Torque-Stepsand had them triple-coated with ceramic(flat black/silver/flat black)locally.It cost $200.The thing they do(coaters)is media blast first.That makes the bond permanent.Years ago(over 20)I sandblasted some headers and painted them with VHT.It stayed on for years,until headers went south.There are 3/4 length headers for low trucks.ECE sells them,not cheap.I`ve always used long tubes and I`m careful.Headers aren`t the only thing you don`t want bottoming.A low truck(within reason)is no lower than most cars. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-21-2005, 09:34 PM	#7
gold68chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	Headers I went with Sanderson ceramic coated headers on my 68 C-10. They work great and no gaskets to leak, all you use is Black Hi - Temp RTV.

06-21-2005, 04:45 PM	#2
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	I am personaly looking at the Hedman Elites, thicker flanges and thermal coating.

06-21-2005, 10:37 PM	#8
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I have headman 68600 chevelle shorty's. I wanted them over the Sandersons/ECE because the Sandersons have samll 2 1/2" collectors and 1 1/2" primarys the Headmans have 3" collector and 1 5/8" primarys. You need to use Northwest Auto Fabs mmotor mount to clear the motor mount. They NWAf Mounts will move your motor to the 6 cly position. I am really not a big fan of the ball flange yet it's tough getting the ball flange onto 3" I had to do it by hand with pliers I grinded to shape and a ball pean hammmer. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD



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