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jcfoote60 · 05-30-2007, 07:47 AM

I have been looking online (Summit) for headers for my project Blazer and the choices and info I am seeing makes me uneasy buying a set, the "what fits your vehicle" pops up contradictory information. I have not called Summit but I recall a thread where a board member had a nightmare time finding a set that would fit his Blazer.

Do any of you have a specific set of headers you like for a 4WD, part number and where you got them? I don't want to buy something and find out I have to send them back or something. Thanks for your help!!

JC

Mike C · 05-30-2007, 09:12 AM

IME, Heddman's are the way to go. When I did them, they were the only ones that would clear the stock clutch linkage. It looks like 68-72 Corvette headers can be used as well most likely. Mine finally quit sealing well around the collector flanges.

I finally ditched mine them in favor of the 2 1/2" Corvette cast iron exhaust manifolds. Unless you are doing a max power build, this seems to be the way to go. Mine make at least as much power with the 2 1/2" exhaust and Dynomax Hemi Turbos as it did with the 2 1/4" exhaust and headers. And it has a great tone but is really quiet under the hood.

ABLAZN · 05-30-2007, 09:13 AM

I think it was Jtrux that ended up using the Hooker headers for the best fit. The part number from Summit is HOK-2453HKR . I have Hedman headers on my big block, and they fit well. I plan on using the Hookers though when I but my small block in. I think both brands are a good choice.

Kool K5 · 05-30-2007, 12:09 PM

Heres Jtrux' post.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=237241

And heres the headers.

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...043+115+400390

Evan

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-30-2007, 03:04 PM

I have Hedman "Elites" on "GQ" Can't so nuthing bad about them, they are
3/4 length and are nowhere near the spring hangers like most headers are.
They have ball flanges, ceramic coated, thick flanges, and $275 delivered.
I'll be putting the same thing on my 2wd "Merlot" (Just a different part #)

jcfoote60 · 05-30-2007, 07:20 PM

Luv, do you have a part number by chance for the Hedmans for 4wd? Where did you get them, Summit?

ABLAZN · 05-30-2007, 07:48 PM

These look like the ones he was talking about.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

I looked at set that were for a Camero today and really liked the fact that there was a lot of room for the spark plug access. That will be a big help when I put my Vortec motor in if they are set up the same way.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-30-2007, 10:17 PM

Yeppers, ABLAZN is correct, that be them

HEADMAN ELITE CERAMIC COATED HEADERS

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

jcfoote60 · 05-30-2007, 10:24 PM

Thanks Ablazin and Luv....very cool headers! Now I just need to figure out the dollars and sense............=)

jcfoote60 · 05-30-2007, 10:26 PM

Oh and thanks to Kool-K5 for chasin down the Hooker header thread...this is what the board is all about!!!!! Thanks everyone!

jcfoote60 · 05-31-2007, 07:35 PM

Thanks guys....this is why the boards are SO AWESOME!! I decided to drop the extra coin on the Hedman ceramics.....doing the order tonight!! Thank YOU!!

JC

ABLAZN · 05-31-2007, 08:54 PM

I may end up going with the same ones myself. I just wish they did not come already coated though. I like the Jet-Hot finish better.

old man jimmy · 06-09-2007, 06:04 AM

Unless you like tightening bolts all the time, and if you don't catch them in time, replacing gaskets as well. Plus having to change all your plugs while hanging over the radiator. I'd recomend you keep your cast iron. I have a 72 that I put Heddmans on back in 72. Like the guy said. It was all you could get back then. After a case of gaskets, and a lot of burned arms I wish I would have kept my cast ones. I Moved out of Arizona 30 years ago, and threw them away.

05-30-2007, 07:47 AM	#1
jcfoote60 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 263	Opinions on best Headers I have been looking online (Summit) for headers for my project Blazer and the choices and info I am seeing makes me uneasy buying a set, the "what fits your vehicle" pops up contradictory information. I have not called Summit but I recall a thread where a board member had a nightmare time finding a set that would fit his Blazer. Do any of you have a specific set of headers you like for a 4WD, part number and where you got them? I don't want to buy something and find out I have to send them back or something. Thanks for your help!! JC

05-30-2007, 09:12 AM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: Opinions on best Headers IME, Heddman's are the way to go. When I did them, they were the only ones that would clear the stock clutch linkage. It looks like 68-72 Corvette headers can be used as well most likely. Mine finally quit sealing well around the collector flanges. I finally ditched mine them in favor of the 2 1/2" Corvette cast iron exhaust manifolds. Unless you are doing a max power build, this seems to be the way to go. Mine make at least as much power with the 2 1/2" exhaust and Dynomax Hemi Turbos as it did with the 2 1/4" exhaust and headers. And it has a great tone but is really quiet under the hood. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-30-2007, 09:13 AM	#3
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: Opinions on best Headers I think it was Jtrux that ended up using the Hooker headers for the best fit. The part number from Summit is HOK-2453HKR . I have Hedman headers on my big block, and they fit well. I plan on using the Hookers though when I but my small block in. I think both brands are a good choice. __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

05-30-2007, 12:09 PM	#4
Kool K5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Niverville, Mb Posts: 88	Re: Opinions on best Headers Heres Jtrux' post. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=237241 And heres the headers. http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...043+115+400390 Evan __________________ 70 Blazer 4x4 305/sm465/np205 80 Buick LeSabre Limited 72 Honda CB350F 77 Honda Cb750K 00 Ducati Monster M900ie

05-30-2007, 07:20 PM	#6
jcfoote60 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 263	Re: Opinions on best Headers Luv, do you have a part number by chance for the Hedmans for 4wd? Where did you get them, Summit?

05-30-2007, 03:04 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Opinions on best Headers I have Hedman "Elites" on "GQ" Can't so nuthing bad about them, they are 3/4 length and are nowhere near the spring hangers like most headers are. They have ball flanges, ceramic coated, thick flanges, and $275 delivered. I'll be putting the same thing on my 2wd "Merlot" (Just a different part #) __________________ 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

05-30-2007, 07:48 PM	#7
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: Opinions on best Headers These look like the ones he was talking about. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku I looked at set that were for a Camero today and really liked the fact that there was a lot of room for the spark plug access. That will be a big help when I put my Vortec motor in if they are set up the same way. __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

05-30-2007, 10:17 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Opinions on best Headers Yeppers, ABLAZN is correct, that be them 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

05-30-2007, 10:24 PM	#9
jcfoote60 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 263	Re: Opinions on best Headers Thanks Ablazin and Luv....very cool headers! Now I just need to figure out the dollars and sense............=)

05-30-2007, 10:26 PM	#10
jcfoote60 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 263	Re: Opinions on best Headers Oh and thanks to Kool-K5 for chasin down the Hooker header thread...this is what the board is all about!!!!! Thanks everyone!

05-31-2007, 07:35 PM	#11
jcfoote60 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 263	Re: Opinions on best Headers Thanks guys....this is why the boards are SO AWESOME!! I decided to drop the extra coin on the Hedman ceramics.....doing the order tonight!! Thank YOU!! JC

05-31-2007, 08:54 PM	#12
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: Opinions on best Headers I may end up going with the same ones myself. I just wish they did not come already coated though. I like the Jet-Hot finish better. __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

06-09-2007, 06:04 AM	#13
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: Opinions on best Headers Unless you like tightening bolts all the time, and if you don't catch them in time, replacing gaskets as well. Plus having to change all your plugs while hanging over the radiator. I'd recomend you keep your cast iron. I have a 72 that I put Heddmans on back in 72. Like the guy said. It was all you could get back then. After a case of gaskets, and a lot of burned arms I wish I would have kept my cast ones. I Moved out of Arizona 30 years ago, and threw them away.



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