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riz · 11-14-2011, 09:59 AM

Who makes a good set of shorty headers for a truck with a 4.5 / 6 static drop? Who makes them and how much?

RIZ

bluex · 11-14-2011, 12:40 PM

I used a set of dynomax 3/4 length chevelle headers on my truck, but its not that low. I used them to keep from seeing the long tube collector underneath the truck. I cant stand that........

I got these almost ten years ago. I know I put up the part numbers a few times on here, but I cant seem to find it now....

riz · 11-14-2011, 01:34 PM

I'll do a search too but if you can find the part number, I'd really appreciate it. Do you have pics of yours?

RIZ

bluex · 11-14-2011, 03:35 PM

well apparently dynomax dosent make headers anymore so my part number wont help much...

These are about the same as what I have:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTE-H8021/?rtype=10
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BI...8FLT/?rtype=10
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-68600/?rtype=10

gofastbobby · 11-14-2011, 04:45 PM

I have full length headers on my truck. havent had a problem with them dragging on anything.

riz · 11-14-2011, 05:02 PM

I plan on installing McGaughy's 4.5 / 6 drop kit. I was assuming I'd need shorty headers to keep the exhaust tucked up higher. Am I wrong? I don't want the exhaust too low with the addition to the drop kit.

RIZ

stroker87 · 11-14-2011, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riz

I plan on installing McGaughy's 4.5 / 6 drop kit. I was assuming I'd need shorty headers to keep the exhaust tucked up higher. Am I wrong? I don't want the exhaust too low with the addition to the drop kit.

RIZ

not sure have to? on mine the header collectors sit around 3 inches under the frame I have about 7 or so inches of clearance from the ground the only time I ever had a problem was putting my truck on a trailer with short load ramps I know a lot of cars have less clearance then my truck

I have a 3" front 4" rear kit installed headers are headmen long tubes

Low87 · 11-14-2011, 06:21 PM

I had to use shortys, made by Hooker but can't recall the type. Not sure if the tag has a part # on it but I can look for you.

Cue-Ball · 11-14-2011, 07:29 PM

I'm in the same boat. I don't plan to radically lower my truck, but I'd prefer shorty headers over full length and would like to retain my current exhaust with minimal changes. Most of the catalogs only seem to sell full length.

silvereagle07 · 11-14-2011, 07:33 PM

Alot of guys here use a Chevelle/Camaro type shorty header for their trucks. I ordered a cheap set from Skip White Performance for my truck to install with my new engine this winter. I got the idea off of the suspension forum for bagged trucks. I have a static drop around 5/7 now but I wanted to bag it later. Here is the thread. Notice how it sits at the frame rail with modifications.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+bagged+trucks

bbbc10 · 11-14-2011, 07:48 PM

patriot clippster headers is what i have

Cue-Ball · 11-14-2011, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbc10

patriot clippster headers is what i have

Shorties? Which part number? How do they fit?

bbbc10 · 11-14-2011, 08:08 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTE-H8021/

yea shorties...i painted mine silver since i got raw finish gota do some grinding on top of the brackets that the motor mounts go on idk what u call them other than that they fit great

durty harry · 11-14-2011, 10:14 PM

who has used those v8 s-10 headers?

durty harry · 11-14-2011, 10:26 PM

or these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SBC-Cera...#ht_4613wt_951

11-14-2011, 09:59 AM	#1
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	shorty headers on a lowered truck? Who makes a good set of shorty headers for a truck with a 4.5 / 6 static drop? Who makes them and how much? RIZ

11-14-2011, 12:40 PM	#2
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: shorty headers on a lowered truck? I used a set of dynomax 3/4 length chevelle headers on my truck, but its not that low. I used them to keep from seeing the long tube collector underneath the truck. I cant stand that........ I got these almost ten years ago. I know I put up the part numbers a few times on here, but I cant seem to find it now.... __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

11-14-2011, 01:34 PM	#3
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: shorty headers on a lowered truck? I'll do a search too but if you can find the part number, I'd really appreciate it. Do you have pics of yours? RIZ

11-14-2011, 03:35 PM	#4
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: shorty headers on a lowered truck? well apparently dynomax dosent make headers anymore so my part number wont help much... These are about the same as what I have: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTE-H8021/?rtype=10 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BI...8FLT/?rtype=10 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-68600/?rtype=10 __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

11-14-2011, 04:45 PM	#5
gofastbobby Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 120	Re: shorty headers on a lowered truck? I have full length headers on my truck. havent had a problem with them dragging on anything. __________________ '76 C10 "BIG10" SWB 454/400 Mostly Stock.

11-14-2011, 05:02 PM	#6
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: shorty headers on a lowered truck? I plan on installing McGaughy's 4.5 / 6 drop kit. I was assuming I'd need shorty headers to keep the exhaust tucked up higher. Am I wrong? I don't want the exhaust too low with the addition to the drop kit. RIZ

11-14-2011, 06:21 PM	#8
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: shorty headers on a lowered truck? I had to use shortys, made by Hooker but can't recall the type. Not sure if the tag has a part # on it but I can look for you. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

11-14-2011, 07:29 PM	#9
Cue-Ball Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 241	Re: shorty headers on a lowered truck? I'm in the same boat. I don't plan to radically lower my truck, but I'd prefer shorty headers over full length and would like to retain my current exhaust with minimal changes. Most of the catalogs only seem to sell full length.

11-14-2011, 07:33 PM	#10
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: shorty headers on a lowered truck? Alot of guys here use a Chevelle/Camaro type shorty header for their trucks. I ordered a cheap set from Skip White Performance for my truck to install with my new engine this winter. I got the idea off of the suspension forum for bagged trucks. I have a static drop around 5/7 now but I wanted to bag it later. Here is the thread. Notice how it sits at the frame rail with modifications. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+bagged+trucks __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

11-14-2011, 07:48 PM	#11
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: shorty headers on a lowered truck? patriot clippster headers is what i have

11-14-2011, 08:08 PM	#13
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: shorty headers on a lowered truck? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTE-H8021/ yea shorties...i painted mine silver since i got raw finish gota do some grinding on top of the brackets that the motor mounts go on idk what u call them other than that they fit great

11-14-2011, 10:14 PM	#14
durty harry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 178	Re: shorty headers on a lowered truck? who has used those v8 s-10 headers? __________________ Scott 82 step side aka " Bouncy " 73 GMC Long bed Vortec 5.7

11-14-2011, 10:26 PM	#15
durty harry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 178	Re: shorty headers on a lowered truck? or these http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SBC-Cera...#ht_4613wt_951 __________________ Scott 82 step side aka " Bouncy " 73 GMC Long bed Vortec 5.7



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