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Manic Mechanic · 01-31-2008, 09:59 PM

Has anyone ever tried the Summit Racing long tube headers? They are inexpensive, and have seen them one a a few other trucks, but never heard if there is any issue with them being "cheap". Anyone got any info on these? Thanks in advance,
Eric

c10addict · 02-01-2008, 12:24 AM

I havent used the headers but I have used the "Summit brand" stuff plenty of times and have always had good luck... I have an in with a big shot at Summit and he will tell you that Summit doesnt really have their own manufacturing plants but they do put their name on stuff that other companys make... So ???? I actually just installed their version of the MSD ignition box on a friends Nova and it is awesome for a fraction of the cost... I would say go for it..

**LockDoc** · 02-01-2008, 05:23 AM

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I just put the Summit inexpensive headers on the White truck. If you are going to be doing the whole exhaust there shouldn't be a problem. The collector on the left header turned in toward the drive shaft just a little and gave me some grief. Other than that I don't see a problem with them....

LockDoc

OrangeCrush1970 · 02-01-2008, 05:36 AM

I know that Thrush makes Summit's Turbo mufflers, so they may contract their headers out to Thrush or another similar company. I would say go for it as I have not had any trouble w/ their products.

71big block · 02-01-2008, 05:59 AM

I used them on my motorhome, no problems at all

01-31-2008, 09:59 PM	#1
Manic Mechanic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wylie, Tx Posts: 5	Anyone use these before? Has anyone ever tried the Summit Racing long tube headers? They are inexpensive, and have seen them one a a few other trucks, but never heard if there is any issue with them being "cheap". Anyone got any info on these? Thanks in advance, Eric __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C-10, Long and sexy

02-01-2008, 12:24 AM	#2
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Anyone use these before? I havent used the headers but I have used the "Summit brand" stuff plenty of times and have always had good luck... I have an in with a big shot at Summit and he will tell you that Summit doesnt really have their own manufacturing plants but they do put their name on stuff that other companys make... So ???? I actually just installed their version of the MSD ignition box on a friends Nova and it is awesome for a fraction of the cost... I would say go for it.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile Last edited by c10addict; 02-01-2008 at 12:25 AM.

02-01-2008, 05:23 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,647	Re: Anyone use these before? - I just put the Summit inexpensive headers on the White truck. If you are going to be doing the whole exhaust there shouldn't be a problem. The collector on the left header turned in toward the drive shaft just a little and gave me some grief. Other than that I don't see a problem with them.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-01-2008, 05:36 AM	#4
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Anyone use these before? I know that Thrush makes Summit's Turbo mufflers, so they may contract their headers out to Thrush or another similar company. I would say go for it as I have not had any trouble w/ their products. __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

02-01-2008, 05:59 AM	#5
71big block 1971 GMC 3/4 ton, 572 CID Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 293	Re: Anyone use these before? I used them on my motorhome, no problems at all __________________ 71 GMC 3/4 572 CID, 1988 GMC 1/2 2006 Saturn Vue "We always have parts left over on a job this size"



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