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dgas · 07-18-2009, 10:37 AM

For 73 to 87 BBC in Chevy 2WD truck builders/owners. I am on a budget so I am wondering if other style/model headers fit a BBC 73-87 PU (2WD). The Big tube Hookers are a way spendy for my budget as are the coated small tube styles and a little interchange/swap info would make swap meet hunting a bit easier.

AirMale · 07-18-2009, 08:17 PM

hooker 2455 and you're done

dgas · 07-18-2009, 08:22 PM

"Hooker #2455" Not for $369 Summit I'm not, heh heh , Hookers are way too spendy for my budget. No problem finding them new just finding the money is.(I have the number in my notes on the odd chance I find a set at a swap)

cochino12 · 07-18-2009, 08:41 PM

I'm running Hedman HED-68610

EDIT: that may be the part number for the SBC headers I'm using, but its the same style on my 454

454HO · 07-18-2009, 11:25 PM

I've heard many times that Chevelle headers fit these trucks, but I have not tried them yet. I have Hedman truck headers on mine right now and they hang a little too low for my liking (3/5 drop). I'm seriously thinking about swapping them out for some Patriot hipsters for a Chevelle.

Manbearpig · 07-19-2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgas

"Hooker #2455" Not for $369 Summit I'm not, heh heh , Hookers are way too spendy for my budget. No problem finding them new just finding the money is.(I have the number in my notes on the odd chance I find a set at a swap)

That's actually a good price as long as they are coated.

Painted = no more paint after they warm up which leads to rusting very fast.

Quality over looks IMO

dgas · 07-19-2009, 08:54 AM

Thats the painted steel price,coated is a lot more. I agree, but I have a way to make the paint last -follow the directions to the letter and do not do anything until the motor is broken in. Just run em box stock then remove after motor breakin ,sandblast, THEN paint and season per directions. Everyone just blasts them w paint and takes off, it will not work that way. I have had several sets w paint that last years that way. normally WAY past my ownership.

Albatrossian · 07-19-2009, 09:09 AM

Or buy the unpainted ones and buy high-heat ceramic paint and paint them the color of your choice. I did it myself and it works.

dgas · 07-19-2009, 09:14 AM

Probably should have added that. Do NOT buy that cheap High temp stove paint!

Albatrossian · 07-19-2009, 09:16 AM

I used VHTs header paint.

dgas · 07-19-2009, 09:45 AM

yep ,Thats the stuff. Works great IF you follow the steps.

07-18-2009, 10:37 AM	#1
dgas Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Foley MN Posts: 108	73 to 87 BBC Chevy 2WD header ?? For 73 to 87 BBC in Chevy 2WD truck builders/owners. I am on a budget so I am wondering if other style/model headers fit a BBC 73-87 PU (2WD). The Big tube Hookers are a way spendy for my budget as are the coated small tube styles and a little interchange/swap info would make swap meet hunting a bit easier. Last edited by dgas; 07-18-2009 at 10:37 AM.

07-18-2009, 08:22 PM	#3
dgas Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Foley MN Posts: 108	Re: 73 to 87 BBC Chevy 2WD header ?? "Hooker #2455" Not for $369 Summit I'm not, heh heh , Hookers are way too spendy for my budget. No problem finding them new just finding the money is.(I have the number in my notes on the odd chance I find a set at a swap) Last edited by dgas; 07-18-2009 at 08:24 PM.

07-18-2009, 08:41 PM	#4
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 73 to 87 BBC Chevy 2WD header ?? I'm running Hedman HED-68610 EDIT: that may be the part number for the SBC headers I'm using, but its the same style on my 454 __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 07-18-2009 at 08:48 PM.

07-18-2009, 11:25 PM	#5
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,223	Re: 73 to 87 BBC Chevy 2WD header ?? I've heard many times that Chevelle headers fit these trucks, but I have not tried them yet. I have Hedman truck headers on mine right now and they hang a little too low for my liking (3/5 drop). I'm seriously thinking about swapping them out for some Patriot hipsters for a Chevelle. __________________ - Greg

07-19-2009, 08:54 AM	#7
dgas Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Foley MN Posts: 108	Re: 73 to 87 BBC Chevy 2WD header ?? Thats the painted steel price,coated is a lot more. I agree, but I have a way to make the paint last -follow the directions to the letter and do not do anything until the motor is broken in. Just run em box stock then remove after motor breakin ,sandblast, THEN paint and season per directions. Everyone just blasts them w paint and takes off, it will not work that way. I have had several sets w paint that last years that way. normally WAY past my ownership. Last edited by dgas; 07-19-2009 at 08:55 AM.

07-18-2009, 08:17 PM	#2
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: 73 to 87 BBC Chevy 2WD header ?? hooker 2455 and you're done __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction Last edited by AirMale; 07-18-2009 at 08:17 PM.

07-19-2009, 09:09 AM	#8
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: 73 to 87 BBC Chevy 2WD header ?? Or buy the unpainted ones and buy high-heat ceramic paint and paint them the color of your choice. I did it myself and it works. __________________ 81 GMC High Sierra, 2WD, 357ci/700R4, 3.73s, posi.

07-19-2009, 09:14 AM	#9
dgas Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Foley MN Posts: 108	Re: 73 to 87 BBC Chevy 2WD header ?? Probably should have added that. Do NOT buy that cheap High temp stove paint!

07-19-2009, 09:16 AM	#10
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: 73 to 87 BBC Chevy 2WD header ?? I used VHTs header paint. __________________ 81 GMC High Sierra, 2WD, 357ci/700R4, 3.73s, posi.

07-19-2009, 09:45 AM	#11
dgas Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Foley MN Posts: 108	Re: 73 to 87 BBC Chevy 2WD header ?? yep ,Thats the stuff. Works great IF you follow the steps.



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