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1tonblaze · 06-17-2008, 10:52 PM

ok i got the motor in my truck the other week and this past weekend got the transmission in . you all would have laughed at how i did it . well i am up to the exhaust part of the deal . i have a set of headers but they rub the sping eye blots and the clutch linkage will not work with these . truck was a automatic to start with but i converted it to a 4speed with a 205 . what is everyone runing for exhaust ? i really would like to run headers since i have a mild 350 with a aluminum intake and 650 holley on top but i am open to any other suggestions for exhaust .

AJs72K5 · 06-17-2008, 11:31 PM

I'm running a BBC with Hedman headers. No rubbing on the suspension. Looks like the frame was "notched" a little for clearance.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-18-2008, 05:13 AM

Although I'm running an Automatic, I bought a set of Hedman "Elite" Headers.
(Part numbers and pictures are in my "GQ" siggy link) They were almost a full
6" higher up than the ones I had. (No spring eye issues and straighter pipes
which create better flow, so no low hanging pipes visable from the side view
of her, and I have 35's so you can see alot without looking really hard)

*Edit - Page 13 shows part #'s, and 2 pic down / 2 pic over shows the big
differance in height (old vs. new) w/ header mounted & old pipes still there.
(I spent 2 hours w/ them on the phone in Cali before I ordered that part #)

hotrodhomi · 06-18-2008, 01:29 PM

have you thought about 2 1/2" corvette ramhorns?

Big J · 06-18-2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1tonblaze

ok i got the motor in my truck the other week and this past weekend got the transmission in . you all would have laughed at how i did it .

How'd ya do it?

DANTES JIMMY · 06-18-2008, 02:14 PM

i love how headers sound
but i hate headers they suck puttin em in they suck takin em out and after its all said and done ya just hope and pray they dont leak like a siv and rust or oxidize instantly
good luck i hope yours are good ones
i guess maybe i always had junk ones

1tonblaze · 06-18-2008, 06:32 PM

Well since my truck sits so high and my lift will only go up a few inches with it since the roof in the shop is to low . I had to use a engine crane threw the passenger side of the truck .I had to take the door off so i could get to the right spot .wish i would have taken some pics you all would have laughed .

Burt4x4 · 06-19-2008, 09:33 AM

I ran Hedmen Elites also. I had them on my 350 w/SM465/205 combo. The only mod was to slightly relocate the Z-bar, the frame mount position had to be move toward the firewall about 1". No shackel issues. Nice heder for sure, the 99 dollor type headers are the ones that rust up and leak from the thinner flanges warping.
I found a pic:

See the frame bracket and the new location for the nut. Thoes Hedmens didn't change much in color also.

1tonblaze · 06-19-2008, 06:53 PM

burt4x4 do you have a part number for them headers ??? anyone runing shorty style headers ?

Burt4x4 · 06-20-2008, 09:49 AM

I might have the number in my recipt box. I don't remember it, I now run a 454 with Thorley Tri-Ys.
I got them from Summit and I think they were 300 bucks or so but they will last and not warp with the thick flage and nickel/ceramic coating(or whatever the coating is)

06-17-2008, 10:52 PM	#1
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	another dumb blazer question ok i got the motor in my truck the other week and this past weekend got the transmission in . you all would have laughed at how i did it . well i am up to the exhaust part of the deal . i have a set of headers but they rub the sping eye blots and the clutch linkage will not work with these . truck was a automatic to start with but i converted it to a 4speed with a 205 . what is everyone runing for exhaust ? i really would like to run headers since i have a mild 350 with a aluminum intake and 650 holley on top but i am open to any other suggestions for exhaust . __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

06-17-2008, 11:31 PM	#2
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: another dumb blazer question I'm running a BBC with Hedman headers. No rubbing on the suspension. Looks like the frame was "notched" a little for clearance. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

06-18-2008, 05:13 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: another dumb blazer question Although I'm running an Automatic, I bought a set of Hedman "Elite" Headers. (Part numbers and pictures are in my "GQ" siggy link) They were almost a full 6" higher up than the ones I had. (No spring eye issues and straighter pipes which create better flow, so no low hanging pipes visable from the side view of her, and I have 35's so you can see alot without looking really hard) Edit - Page 13 shows part #'s, and 2 pic down / 2 pic over shows the big differance in height (old vs. new) w/ header mounted & old pipes still there. (I spent 2 hours w/ them on the phone in Cali before I ordered that 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 Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 06-18-2008 at 05:16 AM.*

06-18-2008, 01:29 PM	#4
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: another dumb blazer question have you thought about 2 1/2" corvette ramhorns? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

06-18-2008, 02:14 PM	#6
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: another dumb blazer question i love how headers sound but i hate headers they suck puttin em in they suck takin em out and after its all said and done ya just hope and pray they dont leak like a siv and rust or oxidize instantly good luck i hope yours are good ones i guess maybe i always had junk ones

06-18-2008, 06:32 PM	#7
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: another dumb blazer question Well since my truck sits so high and my lift will only go up a few inches with it since the roof in the shop is to low . I had to use a engine crane threw the passenger side of the truck .I had to take the door off so i could get to the right spot .wish i would have taken some pics you all would have laughed . __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

06-19-2008, 09:33 AM	#8
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: another dumb blazer question I ran Hedmen Elites also. I had them on my 350 w/SM465/205 combo. The only mod was to slightly relocate the Z-bar, the frame mount position had to be move toward the firewall about 1". No shackel issues. Nice heder for sure, the 99 dollor type headers are the ones that rust up and leak from the thinner flanges warping. I found a pic: See the frame bracket and the new location for the nut. Thoes Hedmens didn't change much in color also. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

06-19-2008, 06:53 PM	#9
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: another dumb blazer question burt4x4 do you have a part number for them headers ??? anyone runing shorty style headers ? __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

06-20-2008, 09:49 AM	#10
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: another dumb blazer question I might have the number in my recipt box. I don't remember it, I now run a 454 with Thorley Tri-Ys. I got them from Summit and I think they were 300 bucks or so but they will last and not warp with the thick flage and nickel/ceramic coating(or whatever the coating is) __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks Last edited by Burt4x4; 06-20-2008 at 09:50 AM.



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