Mid-Shorty Headers

[Jeffs70]

ok I didn't want to spend alot of money right now but I do need Headers to complete my exhaust, I have lowered my truck quiet a bit and my old long tube headers almost dragged the ground. any how I was wondering if anyone has any input on these headers off ebay or has used them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ceram...s#ht_720wt_941

[bigguy69]

they look preety good to me, i wouldnt mind having a set.

[Jeffs70]

wow no one has no input lol. yeah they look good to me too just didnt know if there was any issues anyones had with these.

[screamin_c10]

Mid length Camaro/Chevelle headers will not fit without extensive modification of the engine stands....Ask me how I know....

[Jeffs70]

Originally Posted by screamin_c10

Mid length Camaro/Chevelle headers will not fit without extensive modification of the engine stands....Ask me how I know....

is it alot of work that has to be done. I noticed a few on here that used them and had to only mod the top of the towers. is that correct

[screamin_c10]

I'll get pics tomorrow, the tops need to be all but removed and then reinforcement welded in below that. At least that is what I will be doing once I get the exhaust finished....

If you have a welder and are willing to do the mods needed then I guess its worth it. I know shory/mid-length Camaro/Chevelle headers are relatively inexpensive and the exit point of the collectors seems much better than the full length truck headers I've seen so far.

[Jeffs70]

ok great would be interested in pictures if thats possible to be sure of what I will have to modify. I also do have the fabricating tools needed to do all the work and am very handy with this sort of mods. I am just am not into paying a fortune on headers.
Thanks for the info screamin_c10

[screamin_c10]

The things I do for you guys SHEESH!

Here ya go, hope this helps a bit, I haven't finished up the passenger side yet due to the F@#%$& snow...

[Jeffs70]

awesome Thanks again screamin_c10, Looks as if I can mod the tower to get rid of the tall hump and flatten it out and then Support it on the bottom

[Bennett68C10]

I have the Hedman Camaro/Chevelle Mid-Lengths. I also had to modify the motor mount stands, wasn't that big of deal though. Thr driver side on mine needed alot more then the passeger side did. Still need to re-paint them. I know the passenger side looks like it is hitting in the photo but it has a good 1/2" clearance all around the tube.

[CHILLDADDY]

Do some research read the sellers feedback people are not happy with these headers. They say cheap made in china. And poor quality. I read this sellers feedback and a few others who sell theses headers and they all say the same poor quality.

[screamin_c10]

Originally Posted by CHILLDADDY

Do some research read the sellers feedback people are not happy with these headers. They say cheap made in china. And poor quality. I read this sellers feedback and a few others who sell theses headers and they all say the same poor quality.

If anybody thinks they are getting anything other than cheap headers for $115.00 shipped, they are batty....

I have 2 sets of these and yes the build quality is not the greatest and yes the chrome is crappy but the tubing is thick, bends are clean, flanges are straight and VERY thick and they do not leak so far.

I've seen worse out of lower end brand name headers.

In my case, both sets are on drivers, not show vehicles and I fully expect them to flake, rust, and eventually rot out to the point of replacement as ANY header will do...

The nice thing about them is that they provide alot of clearance for very little money compared to others....

[Jeffs70]

Originally Posted by screamin_c10

If anybody thinks they are getting anything other than cheap headers for $115.00 shipped is batty....

I have 2 sets of these and yes the build quality is not the greatest and yes the chrome is crappy but the tubing is thick, bends are clean, flanges are straight and VERY thick and they do not leak so far.

I've seen worse out of lower end brand name headers.

In my case, both sets are on drivers, not show vehicles and I fully expect them to flake, rust, and eventually rot out to the point of replacement as ANY header will do...

The nice thing about them is that they provide alot of clearance for very little money compared to others....

LOL I agree. I knew they was cheap but that was my deal I didnt want to spend alot of cash on headers at this time. but yes it will be a driver and I want clearance so this isnt a bad deal if they are strong enough. Might just be smart then with the cheap chrome to just purchase a set of black headers.

[screamin_c10]

Originally Posted by Jeffs70

Might just be smart then with the cheap chrome to just purchase a set of black headers.

Yeah, I went with the chrome strictly because I hate the smell of that burning paint....

Down the road when money isn't so tight i want to go to a larger manifold like sandersons or something similiar....but for now these fit the bill....

[Shane]

I used dynomax 3/4 length for malibu/chevelle and they bolted on no problem with NO modification to either frame or engine stands ... <shrug>

[screamin_c10]

Cool, gotta part number and pics?

[Shane]

Originally Posted by screamin_c10

Cool, gotta part number and pics?

here's a real real old post with a pic and part numbers ... apparently the part number is obsolete now though

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...49&postcount=5

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

I have the Hedman Camaro/Chevelle Mid-Lengths. I also had to modify the motor mount stands, wasn't that big of deal though. Thr driver side on mine needed alot more then the passeger side did. Still need to re-paint them. I know the passenger side looks like it is hitting in the photo but it has a good 1/2" clearance all around the tube.

Do you have the part# for the Hedman headers you used?
I always thought these fit fine?

[project1971]

its been a LONG time since i've been on here but i bought some mid length header and haven't installed them yet. I got them at whiteperformance1 ... an ebay seller i have quite a few things from. I am also going with the newer motor mount tower, is this what you guys have done and having the fitment issues? its been a while since i've been working on my truck.

[kcsa75]

Oh nevermind

[Jeffs70]

Here we go Hedman Headers from summit that are not to bad of a price range for shorties http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-69520/

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Do you have the part# for the Hedman headers you used?
I always thought these fit fine?

They are Hedman 68608 mid-length headers. I was hoping i would be able to get away with not having to modify the frame stands but didn't work, oh well no big deal. I really like them 3/8" flanges with ball & socket collectors and ceramic coated. Nice Headers, well worth the mods to the frame stands.

Summit Racing link:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-68608/

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

They are Hedman 68608 mid-length headers. I was hoping i would be able to get away with not having to modify the frame stands but didn't work, oh well no big deal. I really like them 3/8" flanges with ball & socket collectors and ceramic coated. Nice Headers, well worth the mods to the frame stands.

Summit Racing link:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-68608/

Thanks for the reply.
SO what shorty headers work without any mods to the frame stands?

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Jeffs70

Here we go Hedman Headers from summit that are not to bad of a price range for shorties http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-69520/

The application for the headers you posted show:
'82-00 S10 V-8 conversion headers.
1-1/2" tube with 2-1/2" collectors.

How do they fit?

[Jeffs70]

Originally Posted by lolife99

The application for the headers you posted show:
'82-00 S10 V-8 conversion headers.
1-1/2" tube with 2-1/2" collectors.

How do they fit?

I am not to sure how they would fit I just thought maybe someone else had information on those.

But I did find these on Ebay and was wondering if anyone has tried them, These look to have the right angles to clear the motor towers but wasnt to sure on how they would fit between the frame and motor. The reason I keep looking is because I do not want to have to modify the motor towers and I want mid length headers just like alot of others on the forums, These here do look to be a decent set but not coated and thats not a problem for me. Its the clearance and length.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WOW-N...#ht_2274wt_941