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boatpuller · 08-22-2006, 11:10 AM

looking into headers,after a search theres alota discussion without a clear answer.it seems 3/4 chevelle headers are popular if you can find them.i'm leaning toward dynomax ceramic coated that swoop back with rear exit.anybody running those?and do you like them? keep in mind my a arms will barely clear a cow pie.

454HO · 08-22-2006, 11:48 AM

What engine? I have Hedman Elites on my big block. They don't seem to hang too low, but I have not driven the truck yet. I'm not sure how vulnerable they will be to speedbumbs and such. My truck is lowered 3\4 with Belltech spindles and shackle/hangers. See link in my sig for pics.

boatpuller · 08-22-2006, 12:07 PM

oop'...yeah... small block 350. turbo 350.

moneyeater · 08-22-2006, 12:21 PM

I have Dynomax headers with Jet Hot coating on a 350 smallblock with th350 tranny and they hang pretty low but with my 4/6 drop they should clear most roadconditions!
Unfortunately i haven´t driven my truck with them because there´s much more to do to it!

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boatpuller · 08-22-2006, 02:11 PM

hey, lookin good.thanks for the pics.are those the shorties?

jr2 · 08-22-2006, 04:25 PM

Hey boatpuller....Truck is lookin good.

You might want to look into Stans Headers (Stans Headers)out of Auburn, WA. I have had them on both my 80' 4x4 w/350/350 and this 78' low rider w/350/4sp. They are great headers as they have a ball & socket collector that NEVER, I repeat NEVER leaks and they also tuck up tight to the bdoy and have tons of clearance. I don't have a really good picture at this time but you can see the collector joint just behind the tire in the fender well. The are far higher than the A-arms.
Sorry for the big pic but it shows the header collector better....If you want some better pics I would be happy to oblige you

jr2 · 08-22-2006, 04:58 PM

Even in this shot without all of the body panels and added weight you can see the headers/exhaust do not hang down...

piecesparts · 08-22-2006, 05:16 PM

It ALL depends on how 'low you go'. I have an 84 truck with a 3 1/2 inch drop in the front and a 4 inch drop in the rear and I am running Cyclone (now Dynomax) ceramic headers, with a 2 1/2 inch dual exhaust and Flowmaster mufflers. I did not set the truck on the ground, due to wnating to handle higways at speeds greater than 55 MPH. I like the ability to be able to move around without dragging the ground every time i go over a dip at 80 MPH. My system has been in the truck for a good number of years and has been all over the country and in many states with trully lousy roads. It works great and the headers have stood up weel to the test of time.

Nolowrider · 08-22-2006, 05:18 PM

I am going through the samething right now, just finally got tired of dragging headers on the highway. I have ordered 3 different sets in the last week, all returned because they are too low. The next set I am going to order are these. I kind of wish I would have found these first. I just can't afford those Stans Headers. Too much $$$$ for me.

stepside454 · 08-22-2006, 06:21 PM

I Had Dynomax headers on mine, they hung way to low on my truck. I now have Sanderson shortys.... BTW mine is a big block.

MylilBowTie · 08-22-2006, 06:41 PM

Jr2, If you dont mind I would like to see some more pictures.

jr2 · 08-22-2006, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MylilBowTie

Jr2, If you dont mind I would like to see some more pictures.

Pics of the headers?

They look like this....They are tri-Y's if that matters to you at all?

Nolowrider · 08-22-2006, 09:14 PM

Looks great, JR2.

boatpuller · 08-23-2006, 11:00 AM

thanks for pics jr,those look cool as does your truck,post some pics when you get it done.i'd love the stan's.but were going to vegas in about two weeks and they get an annual cut from my truck budget.might try hedman elite,ball and socket ,ceramic coated shorty,heavy flanges.294 at summit... nolowrider? or anybody know about these?

Nolowrider · 08-23-2006, 05:43 PM

Don't know about the "Elite" series. I did try the Hedman Truck headers, sent them back. No different than the FlowTechs I have now.

cochino12 · 08-23-2006, 11:08 PM

sanderson

81 rustruck · 09-02-2006, 09:59 PM

I run 88-93 hedman shorties in my 81.They fit good and the shorties are a nice easy fit .

1987 Shortwide · 09-02-2006, 10:27 PM

I get great ground clearance.

Grande Rojo · 09-02-2006, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1987 Shortwide

I get great ground clearance.

smart ass

keep us posted on the turbo set up!!!

08-22-2006, 11:10 AM	#1
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	lowered trucks..what headers you got? looking into headers,after a search theres alota discussion without a clear answer.it seems 3/4 chevelle headers are popular if you can find them.i'm leaning toward dynomax ceramic coated that swoop back with rear exit.anybody running those?and do you like them? keep in mind my a arms will barely clear a cow pie.

08-22-2006, 11:48 AM	#2
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,224	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? What engine? I have Hedman Elites on my big block. They don't seem to hang too low, but I have not driven the truck yet. I'm not sure how vulnerable they will be to speedbumbs and such. My truck is lowered 3\4 with Belltech spindles and shackle/hangers. See link in my sig for pics. __________________ - Greg

08-22-2006, 12:07 PM	#3
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? oop'...yeah... small block 350. turbo 350.

08-22-2006, 12:21 PM	#4
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? I have Dynomax headers with Jet Hot coating on a 350 smallblock with th350 tranny and they hang pretty low but with my 4/6 drop they should clear most roadconditions! Unfortunately i haven´t driven my truck with them because there´s much more to do to it! Last edited by moneyeater; 08-22-2006 at 12:23 PM.

08-22-2006, 02:11 PM	#5
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? hey, lookin good.thanks for the pics.are those the shorties?

08-22-2006, 04:25 PM	#6
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? Hey boatpuller....Truck is lookin good. You might want to look into Stans Headers (Stans Headers)out of Auburn, WA. I have had them on both my 80' 4x4 w/350/350 and this 78' low rider w/350/4sp. They are great headers as they have a ball & socket collector that NEVER, I repeat NEVER leaks and they also tuck up tight to the bdoy and have tons of clearance. I don't have a really good picture at this time but you can see the collector joint just behind the tire in the fender well. The are far higher than the A-arms. Sorry for the big pic but it shows the header collector better....If you want some better pics I would be happy to oblige you __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

08-22-2006, 04:58 PM	#7
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? Even in this shot without all of the body panels and added weight you can see the headers/exhaust do not hang down... __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

08-22-2006, 05:16 PM	#8
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? It ALL depends on how 'low you go'. I have an 84 truck with a 3 1/2 inch drop in the front and a 4 inch drop in the rear and I am running Cyclone (now Dynomax) ceramic headers, with a 2 1/2 inch dual exhaust and Flowmaster mufflers. I did not set the truck on the ground, due to wnating to handle higways at speeds greater than 55 MPH. I like the ability to be able to move around without dragging the ground every time i go over a dip at 80 MPH. My system has been in the truck for a good number of years and has been all over the country and in many states with trully lousy roads. It works great and the headers have stood up weel to the test of time.

08-22-2006, 05:18 PM	#9
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? I am going through the samething right now, just finally got tired of dragging headers on the highway. I have ordered 3 different sets in the last week, all returned because they are too low. The next set I am going to order are these. I kind of wish I would have found these first. I just can't afford those Stans Headers. Too much $$$$ for me. Last edited by Nolowrider; 08-22-2006 at 05:19 PM.

08-22-2006, 06:21 PM	#10
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? I Had Dynomax headers on mine, they hung way to low on my truck. I now have Sanderson shortys.... BTW mine is a big block. __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

08-22-2006, 06:41 PM	#11
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? Jr2, If you dont mind I would like to see some more pictures. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

08-22-2006, 09:14 PM	#13
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? Looks great, JR2.

08-23-2006, 11:00 AM	#14
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? thanks for pics jr,those look cool as does your truck,post some pics when you get it done.i'd love the stan's.but were going to vegas in about two weeks and they get an annual cut from my truck budget.might try hedman elite,ball and socket ,ceramic coated shorty,heavy flanges.294 at summit... nolowrider? or anybody know about these?

08-23-2006, 05:43 PM	#15
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? Don't know about the "Elite" series. I did try the Hedman Truck headers, sent them back. No different than the FlowTechs I have now.

08-23-2006, 11:08 PM	#16
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? sanderson __________________ 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



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09-02-2006, 09:59 PM	#17
81 rustruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 12	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? I run 88-93 hedman shorties in my 81.They fit good and the shorties are a nice easy fit .

09-02-2006, 10:27 PM	#18
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: lowered trucks..what headers you got? I get great ground clearance. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

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