Guys with ZZ4's and headers HELP - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dkooi · 01-15-2010, 12:52 PM

I have a ZZ4 that I'm going to be putting in my 72 (2wd automatic ) soon, and need some advice on the kind of headers to run. The heads have D-shaped exhaust ports, as well as angled spark plugs. So it's my understanding that your everyday header isn't going to work. I've found block hugger style headers that work with these heads, but am concerned about clearing the crossmember on these trucks. Anybody running a zz4 with headers?

pat 70/71 · 01-15-2010, 02:20 PM

I also own a 65 nova hard top with a zz4 I'm running sanderson headers ( block huggers) they fit great! are coated. check em out they have a great tech department & I'm sure they can hook you up with headers for your truck. any who, have fun! ...Pat

a55togo · 01-15-2010, 02:43 PM

i had a 55 sedan with the zz1 with the d shape ports. ran a set of doug thorley headers for a while but ended up running the 2 1/2 inch ram horn manifolds on it. might try looking at a set of lt-1 manifolds unless you have yous heart set on headers, as they have a d shaped ports as well.
Ed

**special-K** · 01-16-2010, 07:57 AM

You don`t have your signature made out.Is your truck a 2wd or 4wd?...Different clearance on crossmembers.

dkooi · 01-16-2010, 01:47 PM

Truck is a 2WD, auto trans. My heart isn't set on headers, I just want to get the most out of the motor that I can, within reason. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

fastom · 01-16-2010, 05:08 PM

My engine has the same heads, I called Sanderson and they hooked me up! They fit perfect, easy to get to the plugs, collector in the right place. No leaks from the headers as well.
http://www.sandersonheaders.com/

dkooi · 01-17-2010, 12:18 PM

Fastom,
Are those block huggers, mid or full length headers you're running?

bad6772 · 01-17-2010, 12:45 PM

I have the same engine. Go with Sanderson as well.....No issues with mine as well.http://www.sandersonheaders.com/.......

01-15-2010, 12:52 PM	#1
dkooi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 173	Guys with ZZ4's and headers HELP I have a ZZ4 that I'm going to be putting in my 72 (2wd automatic ) soon, and need some advice on the kind of headers to run. The heads have D-shaped exhaust ports, as well as angled spark plugs. So it's my understanding that your everyday header isn't going to work. I've found block hugger style headers that work with these heads, but am concerned about clearing the crossmember on these trucks. Anybody running a zz4 with headers?

01-15-2010, 02:20 PM	#2
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Guys with ZZ4's and headers HELP I also own a 65 nova hard top with a zz4 I'm running sanderson headers ( block huggers) they fit great! are coated. check em out they have a great tech department & I'm sure they can hook you up with headers for your truck. any who, have fun! ...Pat Last edited by pat 70/71; 01-15-2010 at 02:21 PM.

01-15-2010, 02:43 PM	#3
a55togo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Turlock, Ca Posts: 32	Re: Guys with ZZ4's and headers HELP i had a 55 sedan with the zz1 with the d shape ports. ran a set of doug thorley headers for a while but ended up running the 2 1/2 inch ram horn manifolds on it. might try looking at a set of lt-1 manifolds unless you have yous heart set on headers, as they have a d shaped ports as well. Ed

01-16-2010, 07:57 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Guys with ZZ4's and headers HELP You don`t have your signature made out.Is your truck a 2wd or 4wd?...Different clearance on crossmembers. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-16-2010, 01:47 PM	#5
dkooi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 173	Re: Guys with ZZ4's and headers HELP Truck is a 2WD, auto trans. My heart isn't set on headers, I just want to get the most out of the motor that I can, within reason. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

01-16-2010, 05:08 PM	#6
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Guys with ZZ4's and headers HELP My engine has the same heads, I called Sanderson and they hooked me up! They fit perfect, easy to get to the plugs, collector in the right place. No leaks from the headers as well. http://www.sandersonheaders.com/ __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!

01-17-2010, 12:18 PM	#7
dkooi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 173	Re: Guys with ZZ4's and headers HELP Fastom, Are those block huggers, mid or full length headers you're running?

01-17-2010, 12:45 PM	#8
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Guys with ZZ4's and headers HELP I have the same engine. Go with Sanderson as well.....No issues with mine as well.http://www.sandersonheaders.com/.......



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