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RShaips · 05-08-2006, 11:43 AM

I read all of the old header posts and didn't really find what I was looking for. I have a stock 72 K10 with a four speed manual transmission that I am building. The body is off and the frame is done so now is the time for headers. What headers will fit my truck? I used Dynamax coated headers on the 67 that I just sold but it had an automatic. They fit great but after about 1500 miles and one year the coating started showing rust around the collectors. Which headers fit and will last? I saw some stainless headers on ebay, anybody have experience with them?

ckhd · 05-08-2006, 07:51 PM

I only have experience with cheap Hooker headers. Whatever you get, make sure it lists '72 K-something. I think that ones for 73-87 K-something will fit too.

It's always a pain to fight the Z-bar mount. With headers the mount is right between two tubes.

Southedisto · 05-08-2006, 08:03 PM

I use the hedmans; I had to drill a new hole for the z bar (about 1" behind the original) but it is clear and the clutch linkage moves freely now.

RShaips · 05-08-2006, 11:02 PM

Z Bar? you mean the bar the clutch lever and spring is attached to? How did you move it back? looks like it will only mount in one place on the motor?

Southedisto · 05-09-2006, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RShaips

Z Bar? you mean the bar the clutch lever and spring is attached to? How did you move it back? looks like it will only mount in one place on the motor?

I drilled a hole,in the mount on the frame, about one inch behind the stock location. Ill post a pic tonight.

RShaips · 05-09-2006, 09:13 AM

I took a set of rusty old headers off of this truck and it came in front of that bar and didn't interfere at all. I don't know what brand they were though.

Southedisto · 05-10-2006, 06:56 PM

Heres the pic.

RShaips · 05-10-2006, 07:58 PM

Does it work Ok at that angle? They are tight aren't they? Thanks for the pic

Southedisto · 05-10-2006, 08:02 PM

Actually the frame side is loose. I was getting the linkage hooked up and need a few parts before I tighten it. It moved freely without any binding or rubbing.

RShaips · 05-10-2006, 08:11 PM

Thanks I also posted this in the message board to see if anybody else has any info.

05-08-2006, 11:43 AM	#1
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	What headers for 72 K10 4 speed? I read all of the old header posts and didn't really find what I was looking for. I have a stock 72 K10 with a four speed manual transmission that I am building. The body is off and the frame is done so now is the time for headers. What headers will fit my truck? I used Dynamax coated headers on the 67 that I just sold but it had an automatic. They fit great but after about 1500 miles and one year the coating started showing rust around the collectors. Which headers fit and will last? I saw some stainless headers on ebay, anybody have experience with them?

05-08-2006, 07:51 PM	#2
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Re: What headers for 72 K10 4 speed? I only have experience with cheap Hooker headers. Whatever you get, make sure it lists '72 K-something. I think that ones for 73-87 K-something will fit too. It's always a pain to fight the Z-bar mount. With headers the mount is right between two tubes. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

05-08-2006, 08:03 PM	#3
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orangeburg SC Posts: 1,078	Re: What headers for 72 K10 4 speed? I use the hedmans; I had to drill a new hole for the z bar (about 1" behind the original) but it is clear and the clutch linkage moves freely now. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

05-08-2006, 11:02 PM	#4
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: What headers for 72 K10 4 speed? Z Bar? you mean the bar the clutch lever and spring is attached to? How did you move it back? looks like it will only mount in one place on the motor?

05-09-2006, 09:13 AM	#6
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: What headers for 72 K10 4 speed? I took a set of rusty old headers off of this truck and it came in front of that bar and didn't interfere at all. I don't know what brand they were though.

05-10-2006, 06:56 PM	#7
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orangeburg SC Posts: 1,078	Re: What headers for 72 K10 4 speed? Heres the pic. Attached Images __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

05-10-2006, 07:58 PM	#8
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: What headers for 72 K10 4 speed? Does it work Ok at that angle? They are tight aren't they? Thanks for the pic

05-10-2006, 08:02 PM	#9
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orangeburg SC Posts: 1,078	Re: What headers for 72 K10 4 speed? Actually the frame side is loose. I was getting the linkage hooked up and need a few parts before I tighten it. It moved freely without any binding or rubbing. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

05-10-2006, 08:11 PM	#10
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: What headers for 72 K10 4 speed? Thanks I also posted this in the message board to see if anybody else has any info.



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