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cfan10 · 01-23-2013, 06:40 AM

What can I find a decent pair of headers for an 84 305 dual exhaust? Not looking to spend over $250...thanks in advance.

i8tokyo · 01-23-2013, 07:41 AM

http://www.streetsideauto.com/p/hedm...hedders-69090/

gchemist · 01-23-2013, 08:37 AM

Chevelle headers work great!! I have a set of 3/4 length on my ZZ4. Car headers cost less than trucks. They are tucked up better into the frame. However, you'll practically have to redo the entire front pipe to make them fit.

kalbert · 01-23-2013, 10:32 AM

I believe the Summit headers are under $150. You get what you pay for, but I'm running some 15 year old $89 Black Jack's that are essentially the same as the Summits. The flanges are thin, as are the pipes, but they are headers. The best kept secret for cheap headers with flimsy flanges is to coat the gaskets with Ultra Copper RTV. Mine haven't leaked in 5 years.

krazy_texan · 01-23-2013, 11:50 AM

i have run summit brand on a few vehicles like said you get what you pay for. for the most part i never could complain but i did have to double up on gaskets to prevent them from leaking.

earnhardtgm3 · 01-23-2013, 02:40 PM

Jegs for me--no issues at all with them and have been on for over a year now and still don't leak.

$109.00
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...rentProductId=

cory d · 01-23-2013, 05:32 PM

who runs chevelle long tubes? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/he...model/chevelle

kalbert · 01-23-2013, 05:48 PM

Question on the A body headers... I hear they do not hang as low and offer more ground clearance. How is clearance around the transmission cross member? Truck headers usually drop the right side low enough that the pipe goes under the cross member, are the A body headers the same or would the pipe go over the top instead?

Scotty-D · 01-23-2013, 05:59 PM

I've got the hedman 69090's on mine. They are cheap, well built, and will work with angle plug heads should you ever go that route. The ball and socket collector is as slick as whale poop, and does not leak.

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/hed-69090

I have ran the Jegs headers on a car before and they are decent for the money and fit well. The primary's are a little smaller than the hedmans, but on a 305 that won't really matter.
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cory d · 01-23-2013, 06:10 PM

im a fan of the ball and socket. gives plenty of wiggle room and i have never had a leak problem even without any extra sealer

Square_78 · 01-24-2013, 04:53 AM

Flowtech. Got a set of chevelle shorty headers for my 1970 c10 for $140 new in box.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-24-2013, 06:21 AM

I have a saying cheap things aren't good and good things aren't cheap.

Some REMFLEX gaskets makes any cheap header workable though. I've been hearing a lot about chevelle headers but seen no physical evidence
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dieseldawg142 · 01-24-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

I have a saying cheap things aren't good and good things aren't cheap.

Some REMFLEX gaskets makes any cheap header workable though. I've been hearing a lot about chevelle headers but seen no physical evidence
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agreed, remflex gaskets cured flange problems on my hedmanns. definetly one of the better gaskets out there

cory d · 01-24-2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

I have a saying cheap things aren't good and good things aren't cheap.

Some REMFLEX gaskets makes any cheap header workable though. I've been hearing a lot about chevelle headers but seen no physical evidence
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i have two sets on truck long tubes for my crew cab, steven has some chevelle long tubes at his house (not his) maybe, MAYBE, i could compare them

*mrhino* · 01-24-2013, 05:08 PM

I picked up a set at swap meet $25. Had them blasted $40. Used KBS high temp exhaust manifold coating $20. Watching the wife tying to paint them- priceless

I use to use Ears performance header gaskets, but it looks like that remflex stuff is about the same.

cfan10 · 02-02-2013, 01:54 PM

^Funny!

Will the Summit budget headers be a direct bolt up to the straight pipes?

Sabaka454 · 02-02-2013, 02:05 PM

These shorty's are best bang for your buck:

You'll need to put a small clearance notch where the O2 bung is on the the top frame rail otherwise they fit mint.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sport-Manifo...ce84b4&vxp=mtr

meatwagon83 · 02-02-2013, 02:39 PM

i have hedmanns, they were 250 but they are coated, im sure painted headers are about 150

donut · 02-02-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cfan10

^Funny!

Will the Summit budget headers be a direct bolt up to the straight pipes?

Don't think anyone can give you a definitive answer, maybe if it was factory and untouched. (highly unlikely after 25+ years.)

Plan on having to make it fit, how much, dunno. My '86, the mods to go to the factory duals were minimal. Couple adapters and some clamps...

cfan10 · 02-02-2013, 05:49 PM

^just didn't want to have to go to an exhaust shop, that's all. thanks.

67swb72klb · 02-02-2013, 05:51 PM

you can look at these flea bay stainless headers for 199.99

http://speed-daddy.com/index.php/hea...5-k10-k15.html

kcsa75 · 02-02-2013, 06:27 PM

You can get a brand new set of Hooker Competition Headers from Advance Auto Parts that will bolt right up. Price is $219, but if you order online and use the promo code HUGE50, they will knock $50 off the price and shipping is free.

guitarfreak235 · 02-02-2013, 07:57 PM

i used a set of flowtech headers. 175 shipped i believe. if you have a 4x4 you have to modify the center bumpstop for it to fit.

cfan10 · 02-04-2013, 02:32 AM

Can someone take a look at these pics and give some opinions or product advice on what headers would be a direct bolt on to my exhaust pipes. (without moding my exhaust pipes) many thanks!

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps725fc4e3.jpg

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...psa3c641a1.jpg

donut · 02-04-2013, 06:00 AM

IMO, direct bolt on on, with NO mods, pull the manifold and put it back on. Some modification will have to be done, at least cutting the pipe to length.

Kinda like buying a new carb and not having to adjust it....

01-23-2013, 06:40 AM	#1
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Best budget headers What can I find a decent pair of headers for an 84 305 dual exhaust? Not looking to spend over $250...thanks in advance. __________________ Rest In Peace:Mikhail {Mickey Rooney} Alpha 2/5/13 Omega 7/22/14 10:28AM I love you tremendously and outragiously Superpuppi Thai Ridgeback...The most intelligent dog known to me. Don't mess with my truck, my momma or my money...not necessarily in that order. © Stand for something or fall for anything. [LIST][*]'98 Bourbon St. Brawl ©2010

01-23-2013, 07:41 AM	#2
i8tokyo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 61	Re: Best budget headers http://www.streetsideauto.com/p/hedm...hedders-69090/ __________________ 1982 C-20, 454, TH-400, PS, A/C, 71,000 miles 1978 C-20, 350, TH-400, PS, Non-A/C, 112,000 miles If it ain't broke, there is still probably room for improvement. Speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?

01-23-2013, 08:37 AM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Best budget headers Chevelle headers work great!! I have a set of 3/4 length on my ZZ4. Car headers cost less than trucks. They are tucked up better into the frame. However, you'll practically have to redo the entire front pipe to make them fit. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-23-2013, 10:32 AM	#4
kalbert Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 509	Re: Best budget headers I believe the Summit headers are under $150. You get what you pay for, but I'm running some 15 year old $89 Black Jack's that are essentially the same as the Summits. The flanges are thin, as are the pipes, but they are headers. The best kept secret for cheap headers with flimsy flanges is to coat the gaskets with Ultra Copper RTV. Mine haven't leaked in 5 years.

01-23-2013, 11:50 AM	#5
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Best budget headers i have run summit brand on a few vehicles like said you get what you pay for. for the most part i never could complain but i did have to double up on gaskets to prevent them from leaking. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

01-23-2013, 02:40 PM	#6
earnhardtgm3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Camaro Country,GA Posts: 30	Re: Best budget headers Jegs for me--no issues at all with them and have been on for over a year now and still don't leak. $109.00 http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...rentProductId= __________________ 1977 Chevrolet Scottsdale: 1979 Camaro Z2/8 http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129623

01-23-2013, 05:32 PM	#7
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Best budget headers who runs chevelle long tubes? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/he...model/chevelle __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

01-23-2013, 05:48 PM	#8
kalbert Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 509	Re: Best budget headers Question on the A body headers... I hear they do not hang as low and offer more ground clearance. How is clearance around the transmission cross member? Truck headers usually drop the right side low enough that the pipe goes under the cross member, are the A body headers the same or would the pipe go over the top instead?

01-23-2013, 05:59 PM	#9
Scotty-D Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Perry, Oklahoma Posts: 157	Re: Best budget headers I've got the hedman 69090's on mine. They are cheap, well built, and will work with angle plug heads should you ever go that route. The ball and socket collector is as slick as whale poop, and does not leak. http://m.summitracing.com/parts/hed-69090 I have ran the Jegs headers on a car before and they are decent for the money and fit well. The primary's are a little smaller than the hedmans, but on a 305 that won't really matter. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 85 Scottsdale LWB 383 227/235 105 lsa Howards Roller TH350 by Jakes Performance, Sanger TX

01-23-2013, 06:10 PM	#10
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Best budget headers im a fan of the ball and socket. gives plenty of wiggle room and i have never had a leak problem even without any extra sealer __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

01-24-2013, 04:53 AM	#11
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Best budget headers Flowtech. Got a set of chevelle shorty headers for my 1970 c10 for $140 new in box. __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

01-24-2013, 06:21 AM	#12
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Best budget headers I have a saying cheap things aren't good and good things aren't cheap. Some REMFLEX gaskets makes any cheap header workable though. I've been hearing a lot about chevelle headers but seen no physical evidence Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

01-24-2013, 05:08 PM	#15
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Best budget headers I picked up a set at swap meet $25. Had them blasted $40. Used KBS high temp exhaust manifold coating $20. Watching the wife tying to paint them- priceless I use to use Ears performance header gaskets, but it looks like that remflex stuff is about the same.

02-02-2013, 01:54 PM	#16
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: Best budget headers ^Funny! Will the Summit budget headers be a direct bolt up to the straight pipes? __________________ Rest In Peace:Mikhail {Mickey Rooney} Alpha 2/5/13 Omega 7/22/14 10:28AM I love you tremendously and outragiously Superpuppi Thai Ridgeback...The most intelligent dog known to me. Don't mess with my truck, my momma or my money...not necessarily in that order. © Stand for something or fall for anything. [LIST][*]'98 Bourbon St. Brawl ©2010

02-02-2013, 02:05 PM	#17
Sabaka454 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT Posts: 278	Re: Best budget headers These shorty's are best bang for your buck: You'll need to put a small clearance notch where the O2 bung is on the the top frame rail otherwise they fit mint. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sport-Manifo...ce84b4&vxp=mtr



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02-02-2013, 02:39 PM	#18
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Best budget headers i have hedmanns, they were 250 but they are coated, im sure painted headers are about 150

02-02-2013, 05:49 PM	#20
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: Best budget headers ^just didn't want to have to go to an exhaust shop, that's all. thanks. __________________ Rest In Peace:Mikhail {Mickey Rooney} Alpha 2/5/13 Omega 7/22/14 10:28AM I love you tremendously and outragiously Superpuppi Thai Ridgeback...The most intelligent dog known to me. Don't mess with my truck, my momma or my money...not necessarily in that order. © Stand for something or fall for anything. [LIST][*]'98 Bourbon St. Brawl ©2010

02-02-2013, 05:51 PM	#21
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: Best budget headers you can look at these flea bay stainless headers for 199.99 http://speed-daddy.com/index.php/hea...5-k10-k15.html __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

02-02-2013, 06:27 PM	#22
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Best budget headers You can get a brand new set of Hooker Competition Headers from Advance Auto Parts that will bolt right up. Price is $219, but if you order online and use the promo code HUGE50, they will knock $50 off the price and shipping is free. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

02-02-2013, 07:57 PM	#23
guitarfreak235 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Spartanburg S.C. Posts: 21	Re: Best budget headers i used a set of flowtech headers. 175 shipped i believe. if you have a 4x4 you have to modify the center bumpstop for it to fit. __________________ 2 inch add a leaf, bilstein 5100 shocks, 33" hankook dynapro mt's, flowtech headers true duals and terminator mufflers, 35w and 55w 6k hid headlights, 35w 3k foglights, complete led conversion, 2 kicker cvt 12's, soundstream rub5.800 amp, soundstream speakers

02-04-2013, 02:32 AM	#24
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: Best budget headers Can someone take a look at these pics and give some opinions or product advice on what headers would be a direct bolt on to my exhaust pipes. (without moding my exhaust pipes) many thanks! http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps725fc4e3.jpg http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...psa3c641a1.jpg __________________ Rest In Peace:Mikhail {Mickey Rooney} Alpha 2/5/13 Omega 7/22/14 10:28AM I love you tremendously and outragiously Superpuppi Thai Ridgeback...The most intelligent dog known to me. Don't mess with my truck, my momma or my money...not necessarily in that order. © Stand for something or fall for anything. [LIST][*]'98 Bourbon St. Brawl ©2010

02-04-2013, 06:00 AM	#25
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: Best budget headers IMO, direct bolt on on, with NO mods, pull the manifold and put it back on. Some modification will have to be done, at least cutting the pipe to length. Kinda like buying a new carb and not having to adjust it.... __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

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