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85Silverado · 12-29-2002, 11:12 AM

I was looking at a pair of cheap standard flowtech brand headers...i'm not looking for a performance gain really...but they're cheaper then replacing the y-pipe. Anybody using these? Also...will there be clearance with the trans crossmember for running the duals? Right now the y-pipe dumps down the drivers side but it looks like the passenger side might hit the crossmember? Would I be able to install the headers without pulling the motor? Any install tips would be greatly appreciated. Pics welcome.

85Silverado · 12-29-2002, 06:47 PM

anyone else?

78SilveradoSWB · 12-29-2002, 06:55 PM

I will be using Hedman Elite coated headers with my 454 C-10.

*1FaastC10* · 12-29-2002, 07:29 PM

i've had 3 sets of the FlowTech headers, and they all fit great. i dont know if all places offer it, but when i bought mine at AutoZone a few years back, they had a lifetime warranty on them. as for the crossmember, you can run your exhaust under the crossmember, or get an older 70's truck crossmember that has indentations for dual pipes.

85Silverado · 12-29-2002, 07:50 PM

ok...thanks...that's what i was wondering. I'd go for the expensive one's but it's only a 305..hehe...just a cheaper alternative then getting the y-pipe replaced....and i get dual pipes out of it

Prerunner1982 · 12-29-2002, 07:57 PM

i have ceramic coated flowtechs...

messed up c-10 · 12-30-2002, 02:08 AM

I'm using Flowtech Afterburner headers. They don't cost much but they are cheap quality headers.

Hooter · 12-30-2002, 04:06 AM

i have the flowtech headers on my 77. I have had them on there for two years and so far no problems

79BIG10 · 12-30-2002, 04:09 AM

Heddman Headers

BigRed · 12-30-2002, 10:16 AM

I'm using Dynomax ceramic coated headers. I am very satisfied with them. I didn't have any clearance problems with the crossmember and headers. When you have some pipes run, the shop should be able to route them around the crossmember with no problems. Here's a pic...

85Silverado · 12-30-2002, 06:05 PM

I can't remember which post had it but it had something about interference with the a/c bracket.....I pulled my a/c off but still have the lower bracket for the power steering....what kind of alterations do I have to do to it to get headers to fit? Thanks

Prerunner1982 · 12-30-2002, 07:43 PM

cut the ear off that mounts around the original exhaust manifold...its easy..

12-29-2002, 11:12 AM	#1
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	What headers are you guys using? I was looking at a pair of cheap standard flowtech brand headers...i'm not looking for a performance gain really...but they're cheaper then replacing the y-pipe. Anybody using these? Also...will there be clearance with the trans crossmember for running the duals? Right now the y-pipe dumps down the drivers side but it looks like the passenger side might hit the crossmember? Would I be able to install the headers without pulling the motor? Any install tips would be greatly appreciated. Pics welcome. __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

12-29-2002, 06:47 PM	#2
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	anyone else? __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

12-29-2002, 07:50 PM	#5
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	ok...thanks...that's what i was wondering. I'd go for the expensive one's but it's only a 305..hehe...just a cheaper alternative then getting the y-pipe replaced....and i get dual pipes out of it __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

12-29-2002, 07:57 PM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i have ceramic coated flowtechs... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

12-30-2002, 02:08 AM	#7
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	I'm using Flowtech Afterburner headers. They don't cost much but they are cheap quality headers. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

12-29-2002, 06:55 PM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	I will be using Hedman Elite coated headers with my 454 C-10.

12-29-2002, 07:29 PM	#4
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i've had 3 sets of the FlowTech headers, and they all fit great. i dont know if all places offer it, but when i bought mine at AutoZone a few years back, they had a lifetime warranty on them. as for the crossmember, you can run your exhaust under the crossmember, or get an older 70's truck crossmember that has indentations for dual pipes.

12-30-2002, 04:06 AM	#8
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	i have the flowtech headers on my 77. I have had them on there for two years and so far no problems __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-30-2002, 04:09 AM	#9
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Heddman Headers __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-30-2002, 10:16 AM	#10
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	I'm using Dynomax ceramic coated headers. I am very satisfied with them. I didn't have any clearance problems with the crossmember and headers. When you have some pipes run, the shop should be able to route them around the crossmember with no problems. Here's a pic... Attached Images __________________ Scott Shelbourne

12-30-2002, 06:05 PM	#11
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	I can't remember which post had it but it had something about interference with the a/c bracket.....I pulled my a/c off but still have the lower bracket for the power steering....what kind of alterations do I have to do to it to get headers to fit? Thanks __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

12-30-2002, 07:43 PM	#12
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	cut the ear off that mounts around the original exhaust manifold...its easy.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call



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