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Evans · 05-25-2007, 11:18 PM

Ordered these tonight ..... http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Should have them sometime next week !!! Hopefully the motor will be ready for break in next weekend !!

RACINJASON22 · 05-26-2007, 03:14 AM

Very nice you will be happy with your choice.

RJ22...

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-26-2007, 06:03 AM

I have Elites, only way to go IMHO, ball flanges rock

cdowns · 05-26-2007, 08:25 AM

they're good headers ,i had a set that fit good but i didnt like that they hung so far under the frame

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-26-2007, 08:27 AM

Hmmmmm, mine are highr than the 4wd shackles, 3/4 lenght maybe?

Evans · 05-26-2007, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

they're good headers ,i had a set that fit good but i didnt like that they hung so far under the frame

It was a concern of mine , but I'm not mega low or anything and wanted to make it as easy as I could on myself for fabbing my own exhaust....(straight back and out the sides in front of the rear tires)

AR15DEFENSE · 05-26-2007, 10:02 AM

I like those.. anyone who has these, how much of a PIA is that #5 plug? or is that just the picture makin it look tight?

Evans · 05-26-2007, 10:52 AM

Off topic.... AR thats a nice 20" you got there .. Colt ?? Here's my RRA Tac Entry....

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-26-2007, 11:10 AM

No issues with my plugs, I removed them to install headers, they went right back in

(I don't think mine are the same part # since mine are 3/4 length and on a 4wd)

bad72c10 · 05-26-2007, 11:27 AM

I can't speak for the hedmans, but I know that the #5 with my hooker long tubes is DEFINITELY easiest from under the truck with a box wrench. and you might as well get #7 while you're there, and 6 and 8 are pretty easy from down there too, lol. Justin

underdog8704 · 05-26-2007, 10:57 PM

i have the same headers on my truck. ive had quite a few problems with the number five plug wire. it is very tight and tends to burn through them pretty quick. i ended up making my own wires and putting the heat wrap around the number five and six plug wires just to be safe.

Evans · 05-26-2007, 11:05 PM

Thanks for the heads up !!!

72short · 05-26-2007, 11:09 PM

i have elites i love them, never leaked and fit good..

2.5" infront of the rear tires with super 40's

70c10 · 05-26-2007, 11:45 PM

Evans, be sure to post pics!

72 short, are you using OFFSET in and center out???

AR15DEFENSE · 05-27-2007, 01:50 AM

tnx for input on #5 guys, I was thinking about going with these also. tnx EVANS I like your entry gun as well.. I'm going there next. I built this from mostly DPMS parts, besides the bull barrel. I have since sold this upper to help chip in on my XD45, and went back to a stock 20"

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-27-2007, 02:01 AM

some good lookin headers, be sure to post pics when you get them on

Evans · 05-27-2007, 08:55 AM

Will do on the pics guys !! AR , I did the XD 40 thing.... here's a pic with it and Insight Light

Twistedsteel · 05-27-2007, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

No issues with my plugs, I removed them to install headers, they went right back in

(I don't think mine are the same part # since mine are 3/4 length and on a 4wd)

Hey I'm lookin for a set for my 4x4 that don't interfer with the shackles too bad. Which ones do you have? Do they clear the shackles pretty good? The ones that came on my truck when I bought it rub on the shackle bolts. I'm tired of patching it up all the time.

Albie

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-28-2007, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twistedsteel

Hey I'm lookin for a set for my 4x4 that don't interfer with the shackles too bad.

Albie,

Check out the pic's in my siggy link, choose the "Merlot" link, then
after the Cardomain site come up choose "GQ" and go to page 13?
I took lots of exhaust pic's and the header swap. I'll dig up the #.

Twistedsteel · 05-28-2007, 07:25 PM

Cool thanks I'll check it out, and if you can find the # that would be great!

Albie

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-28-2007, 07:42 PM

Page 13, 2nd pic on right, you can see how low the old headers were, &
if you look closely you can see the newer ones already installed, I think it
was like 6-8" differance from the ground, and nowhere near shackle bolts.

HEADMAN ELITE CERAMIC COATED HEADERS

SUMMIT - #HED-69830
JEG'S - #500-69830

Twistedsteel · 05-28-2007, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Page 13, 2nd pic on right, you can see how low the old headers were, &
if you look closely you can see the newer ones already installed, I think it
was like 6-8" differance from the ground, and nowhere near shackle bolts.

HEADMAN ELITE CERAMIC COATED HEADERS

SUMMIT - #HED-69830
JEG'S - #500-69830

Yeah big difference. Your Blazer looks good ,hopefully someday I'll be able to redo my truck.
My shackle bolts actually rub through the collector tubes. I can't believe someone would've put them on like that.

I guess people have done worse. Anyway thanks for the numbers!

Albie

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-28-2007, 08:43 PM

Yeppers, before the new headers you had to unhook the exhaust to
change the spring hangers, now it's a piece of cake to change them.

05-25-2007, 11:18 PM	#1
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Finally decided on a header.... Ordered these tonight ..... http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku Should have them sometime next week !!! Hopefully the motor will be ready for break in next weekend !!

05-26-2007, 03:14 AM	#2
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05-26-2007, 06:03 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Finally decided on a header.... I have Elites, only way to go IMHO, ball flanges rock __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-26-2007, 08:25 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Finally decided on a header.... they're good headers ,i had a set that fit good but i didnt like that they hung so far under the frame __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-26-2007, 10:52 AM	#8
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: Finally decided on a header.... Off topic.... AR thats a nice 20" you got there .. Colt ?? Here's my RRA Tac Entry.... Attached Images

05-26-2007, 08:27 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Finally decided on a header.... Hmmmmm, mine are highr than the 4wd shackles, 3/4 lenght maybe? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-26-2007, 10:02 AM	#7
AR15DEFENSE Resident Absorber Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WI Posts: 131	Re: Finally decided on a header.... I like those.. anyone who has these, how much of a PIA is that #5 plug? or is that just the picture makin it look tight? __________________ The best offense is a better DEFENSE!

05-26-2007, 11:10 AM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Finally decided on a header.... No issues with my plugs, I removed them to install headers, they went right back in (I don't think mine are the same part # since mine are 3/4 length and on a 4wd) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-26-2007, 11:27 AM	#10
bad72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 88	Re: Finally decided on a header.... I can't speak for the hedmans, but I know that the #5 with my hooker long tubes is DEFINITELY easiest from under the truck with a box wrench. and you might as well get #7 while you're there, and 6 and 8 are pretty easy from down there too, lol. Justin __________________ '72 C/10 SWB 355/ broken TH350 and 3.07s Soon to be 355/700r4 and 3.73s

05-26-2007, 10:57 PM	#11
underdog8704 NCStroker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 89	Re: Finally decided on a header.... i have the same headers on my truck. ive had quite a few problems with the number five plug wire. it is very tight and tends to burn through them pretty quick. i ended up making my own wires and putting the heat wrap around the number five and six plug wires just to be safe. __________________ 1971 Chevy C/10-Built 383 Stroker

05-26-2007, 11:05 PM	#12
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: Finally decided on a header.... Thanks for the heads up !!!

05-26-2007, 11:09 PM	#13
72short Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Battleford Sk. Posts: 87	Re: Finally decided on a header.... i have elites i love them, never leaked and fit good.. 2.5" infront of the rear tires with super 40's __________________ 72 GMC shortbox... 350 .40 over. 202 160 heads. holley 600cfm. aluminum LT1 intake. 10.5 1 pistons. headman elites. flowmaster super 40's.. 295's out back sittin on corvette ralleys

05-26-2007, 11:45 PM	#14
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Finally decided on a header.... Evans, be sure to post pics! 72 short, are you using OFFSET in and center out??? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-27-2007, 01:50 AM	#15
AR15DEFENSE Resident Absorber Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WI Posts: 131	Re: Finally decided on a header.... tnx for input on #5 guys, I was thinking about going with these also. tnx EVANS I like your entry gun as well.. I'm going there next. I built this from mostly DPMS parts, besides the bull barrel. I have since sold this upper to help chip in on my XD45, and went back to a stock 20" __________________ The best offense is a better DEFENSE!

05-27-2007, 02:01 AM	#16
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05-27-2007, 08:55 AM	#17
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: Finally decided on a header.... Will do on the pics guys !! AR , I did the XD 40 thing.... here's a pic with it and Insight Light Attached Images

05-28-2007, 07:25 PM	#20
Twistedsteel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Redway, Ca Posts: 97	Re: Finally decided on a header.... Cool thanks I'll check it out, and if you can find the # that would be great! Albie

05-28-2007, 07:42 PM	#21
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Finally decided on a header.... Page 13, 2nd pic on right, you can see how low the old headers were, & if you look closely you can see the newer ones already installed, I think it was like 6-8" differance from the ground, and nowhere near shackle bolts. HEADMAN ELITE CERAMIC COATED HEADERS SUMMIT - #HED-69830 JEG'S - #500-69830 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 05-28-2007 at 07:42 PM.

05-28-2007, 08:43 PM	#23
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Finally decided on a header.... Yeppers, before the new headers you had to unhook the exhaust to change the spring hangers, now it's a piece of cake to change them. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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