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polevault1977 · 02-20-2003, 08:54 PM

Hi All, I am close to getting my 350 rebuilt and will be dropping it in my frame soon. I'm ready to buy a set of headers and thought I would get everyone's thoughts on their headers, brand, quality, etc. I'll probably go with coated ones. Also vendors with best prices. Thanks, Danny

Purs · 02-21-2003, 12:12 AM

saw your screen name and can't help but ask, are you a former vaulter? not too many of us around.... oh to answer your question, I've been running a set of Flowtechs ceramic coated for about a year and I really like them.

crazy longhorn · 02-21-2003, 01:13 AM

I have hooker comps(painted) on the longhorn,& am happy with them. They are a bit pricey if you are looking for coated headers tho.... crazyL

Longhorn Man · 02-21-2003, 12:56 PM

I can post pics of the super comps on my ride too...I love them.

polevault1977 · 02-21-2003, 06:53 PM

Yeap, used to bend them old fiberglass poles. That was an old handle I had. Sure wished I could change to something new on the forum. I just wasn't thinking at the time. Did not realize how I would become hooked on these trucks, but I'm in deep now. And lovin' it. Where did you guys buy your headers.

Does Wes or any other vendor on the forum sell them?

Thanks,

Danny

PS Has anyone ever got their handle changed on the forum? If so how?

crazy longhorn · 02-21-2003, 07:02 PM

I got my hookers through Jegs....crazyL

sam's 72 · 02-21-2003, 07:04 PM

I would spend the money up front and go with the hooker super comps, coated. Just my 2 cents worth
Sam

*67Fleetsidedream* · 02-21-2003, 07:06 PM

Depends on if your truck in auto or manual. I have the clutch linkage that gets in the way of most headers. I had to get some hedders from headman. Hedman at the time was the only ones that had hedders that cleared the linkage.

Ben

Longhorn Man · 02-21-2003, 10:08 PM

Mine were on the truck when i got it.
I agree though, if you have the cash, you may as well get the best you can, otherwise it'll nip you in the rear when you least expect it. (or least able to spend the $$)

mikep · 02-21-2003, 10:13 PM

I'm using $79 summit headers on mine with copper flange gaskets and aluminum collector gaskets. 10,000 miles and I havent had to retorque and I havent had any leaks. Coated headers would be nice but I cant see spending another $300 to get a set.

Project1970 · 02-22-2003, 06:42 AM

You can get coated Dynomax headers for $230-$250 or so at Summit...

I'm still debating long tubes vs Chevelle shorties. My truck is lowered, and I don't want to have the exhaust any lower than where it's at now (which is tucked up against the frame)

junkyardjohn · 02-22-2003, 07:10 AM

I'VE RUN HOOKER SUPER COMP.s & DOUG THORLY TRI-YS ON THE LAST TWO TRUCKS THAT I'VE BUILT , & HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH BOTH. WHEN I THINK BACK OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS THAT I'VE BEEN RUNNING HEADERS, ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT I'VE HAD WITH THEM HAVE BEEN WITH CHEAPY HEADERS. SPEND THE MONEY & BUY GOOD ONES (YOU WON'T BE SORRY)

lukecp · 02-22-2003, 11:36 AM

I'm running a set of non-coated Hedman headers on mine. They were pretty cheap ($103 from Summit), and have been on the truck for 2 years and 16k miles. I have had to replace the el-cheapo gaskets i used once, but no other real problems with them. But the passenger side collector kinda points up at the cab. Looks a little weird, but they work just fine.

Bill72BB · 02-22-2003, 11:44 AM

I'm running Dynomax Cerama-coat headers and love them.

Ackattack · 02-22-2003, 01:11 PM

Another vote for dynomax jet hot coated from summit. I think I paid like $220 for them.

Hey, I have my old headers if you want them

jhwkns · 02-22-2003, 01:23 PM

I bought a set of Flo-Tech headers in '97 from Supershops (before they bellied up) for $69 They've been on the truck for over 5 years, and 90,000 miles. The shop that did my exhaust did a really nice job of suspending it. (2.5" Turbo mufflers with side dumps). There is no weight bearing on the headers themselves, and the exhaust moves pretty freely with the motor torqueing around. I beleive this has a great deal to do with everything lasting as long as it has. Rust is not a big deal here in the middle of the desert either. Eventually of course they will wear out, but I will happily buy another set. Oh yeah, and the clutch linkage clears fine.

polevault1977 · 02-22-2003, 08:38 PM

Thanks for all the responses. Where else can you get this type of feedback. I hit the Decateur, TX swap meet today and didn't score on a set of headers, but it was a good meet. Guess I'll pull out the catalogs and use everyones advice and see what I can come up with. Thanks again, Danny

Mike C · 02-22-2003, 11:10 PM

If the 4x4 headers will clear the 2x crossmember, they should have more ground clearance. I have a set I pulled off my Jimmy. The little flange for the bolt on collector leaked, so they will need to have slip on collectors or be welded to the pipes. They are Heddmans and clear the manual trans linkage. I'll take $40 plus shipping for them. Also, it looks like a set of 68-82 Corvette headers will work well in these trucks and provide tons of ground clearance.

chevy69er · 02-27-2003, 02:20 AM

Im runnin' thorley tri-y's ceramic coated.They cleared my clutch linkage with no modifcations.The have some thick flages too...helps to not blow as many gaskets.They werent cheap but its well worth it and they look awesome.Keep truckin'!

02-20-2003, 08:54 PM	#1
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Header opinions Hi All, I am close to getting my 350 rebuilt and will be dropping it in my frame soon. I'm ready to buy a set of headers and thought I would get everyone's thoughts on their headers, brand, quality, etc. I'll probably go with coated ones. Also vendors with best prices. Thanks, Danny

02-21-2003, 12:12 AM	#2
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	saw your screen name and can't help but ask, are you a former vaulter? not too many of us around.... oh to answer your question, I've been running a set of Flowtechs ceramic coated for about a year and I really like them. __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." Last edited by Purs; 02-21-2003 at 12:20 AM.

02-21-2003, 01:13 AM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I have hooker comps(painted) on the longhorn,& am happy with them. They are a bit pricey if you are looking for coated headers tho.... crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-21-2003, 07:02 PM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I got my hookers through Jegs....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-21-2003, 07:04 PM	#7
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	I would spend the money up front and go with the hooker super comps, coated. Just my 2 cents worth Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

02-21-2003, 12:56 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I can post pics of the super comps on my ride too...I love them.

02-21-2003, 06:53 PM	#5
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Yeap, used to bend them old fiberglass poles. That was an old handle I had. Sure wished I could change to something new on the forum. I just wasn't thinking at the time. Did not realize how I would become hooked on these trucks, but I'm in deep now. And lovin' it. Where did you guys buy your headers. Does Wes or any other vendor on the forum sell them? Thanks, Danny PS Has anyone ever got their handle changed on the forum? If so how?

02-21-2003, 07:06 PM	#8
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Depends on if your truck in auto or manual. I have the clutch linkage that gets in the way of most headers. I had to get some hedders from headman. Hedman at the time was the only ones that had hedders that cleared the linkage. Ben

02-21-2003, 10:08 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Mine were on the truck when i got it. I agree though, if you have the cash, you may as well get the best you can, otherwise it'll nip you in the rear when you least expect it. (or least able to spend the $$)

02-21-2003, 10:13 PM	#10
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I'm using $79 summit headers on mine with copper flange gaskets and aluminum collector gaskets. 10,000 miles and I havent had to retorque and I havent had any leaks. Coated headers would be nice but I cant see spending another $300 to get a set. __________________ No truck :-(

02-22-2003, 06:42 AM	#11
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	You can get coated Dynomax headers for $230-$250 or so at Summit... I'm still debating long tubes vs Chevelle shorties. My truck is lowered, and I don't want to have the exhaust any lower than where it's at now (which is tucked up against the frame) __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

02-22-2003, 07:10 AM	#12
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I'VE RUN HOOKER SUPER COMP.s & DOUG THORLY TRI-YS ON THE LAST TWO TRUCKS THAT I'VE BUILT , & HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH BOTH. WHEN I THINK BACK OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS THAT I'VE BEEN RUNNING HEADERS, ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT I'VE HAD WITH THEM HAVE BEEN WITH CHEAPY HEADERS. SPEND THE MONEY & BUY GOOD ONES (YOU WON'T BE SORRY) __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

02-22-2003, 11:36 AM	#13
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I'm running a set of non-coated Hedman headers on mine. They were pretty cheap ($103 from Summit), and have been on the truck for 2 years and 16k miles. I have had to replace the el-cheapo gaskets i used once, but no other real problems with them. But the passenger side collector kinda points up at the cab. Looks a little weird, but they work just fine. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

02-22-2003, 11:44 AM	#14
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	I'm running Dynomax Cerama-coat headers and love them. __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

02-22-2003, 01:11 PM	#15
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Another vote for dynomax jet hot coated from summit. I think I paid like $220 for them. Hey, I have my old headers if you want them __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index



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02-22-2003, 01:23 PM	#16
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Cheap Headers I bought a set of Flo-Tech headers in '97 from Supershops (before they bellied up) for $69 They've been on the truck for over 5 years, and 90,000 miles. The shop that did my exhaust did a really nice job of suspending it. (2.5" Turbo mufflers with side dumps). There is no weight bearing on the headers themselves, and the exhaust moves pretty freely with the motor torqueing around. I beleive this has a great deal to do with everything lasting as long as it has. Rust is not a big deal here in the middle of the desert either. Eventually of course they will wear out, but I will happily buy another set. Oh yeah, and the clutch linkage clears fine. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

02-22-2003, 08:38 PM	#17
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Thanks for all the responses. Where else can you get this type of feedback. I hit the Decateur, TX swap meet today and didn't score on a set of headers, but it was a good meet. Guess I'll pull out the catalogs and use everyones advice and see what I can come up with. Thanks again, Danny

02-22-2003, 11:10 PM	#18
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	If the 4x4 headers will clear the 2x crossmember, they should have more ground clearance. I have a set I pulled off my Jimmy. The little flange for the bolt on collector leaked, so they will need to have slip on collectors or be welded to the pipes. They are Heddmans and clear the manual trans linkage. I'll take $40 plus shipping for them. Also, it looks like a set of 68-82 Corvette headers will work well in these trucks and provide tons of ground clearance. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

02-27-2003, 02:20 AM	#19
chevy69er Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakewood,Ca Posts: 69	Im runnin' thorley tri-y's ceramic coated.They cleared my clutch linkage with no modifcations.The have some thick flages too...helps to not blow as many gaskets.They werent cheap but its well worth it and they look awesome.Keep truckin'!

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