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NC_John · 09-21-2013, 08:37 PM

Anybody seen, used, or know anything about these?

http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-t...1947-1972.html

Might be a good alternative to headers. Get a little better breathing but still look stock.

71swb4x4 · 09-21-2013, 08:59 PM

Corvette manifolds, a pretty common swap. Let me see if I can find a thread with part numbers for you.

Edit: here's a little info for you http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=29073

NC_John · 09-21-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Corvette manifolds, a pretty common swap. Let me see if I can find a thread with part numbers for you.

Edit: here's a little info for you http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=29073

Cool! Thanks man!

I looked up the PN's on the thread and they were for the right parts but each side has those big mounting brackets for accessories....

GM PART #'s 3797901 / 3814970

The Ecklers might be a good option as they come without the mounting brackets IF they aren't too cheaply made (and prone to cracking).

mgchevyparts · 09-21-2013, 09:31 PM

Buy them on Ebay for half that price.

Andy4639 · 09-21-2013, 09:43 PM

U don't want the straight down horns they will hit the motor mounts. U need the angled ones for the trucks.
Unless u plan on some custom pipe work.

mgchevyparts · 09-21-2013, 10:03 PM

the problem is the angled ones are not avail in 2.5", no performance gain there. I've been told on this board that the straight down dump will fit.

**leddzepp** · 09-21-2013, 10:12 PM

Straight dump are for 4wd trucks
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mgchevyparts · 09-21-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Straight dump are for 4wd trucks
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People with 2wd trucks have said they have them on their truck.

Tx Firefighter · 09-22-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mgchevyparts

People with 2wd trucks have said they have them on their truck.

They're real close and require quite a quick bend on the down pipes directly beneath the manifolds. I tried it but never followed through because I couldn't figure out how to get a decent bend on the down pipes that suited me.
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**uncle** · 09-22-2013, 04:25 PM

I used them and used a starter from 89 truck. Need a good muffler man to do pipes right. Starter is shorter and smaller diameter.
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09-21-2013, 08:37 PM	#1
NC_John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 1,639	High Performance Rams Horns? Anybody seen, used, or know anything about these? http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-t...1947-1972.html Might be a good alternative to headers. Get a little better breathing but still look stock. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB "Blu" Instagram (current build pictures) 70_nc_c10

09-21-2013, 08:59 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: High Performance Rams Horns? Corvette manifolds, a pretty common swap. Let me see if I can find a thread with part numbers for you. Edit: here's a little info for you http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=29073 __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-21-2013, 09:31 PM	#4
mgchevyparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upland, Calif Posts: 698	Re: High Performance Rams Horns? Buy them on Ebay for half that price. __________________ 1957 CHEVY 1/2 TON SHORT BED 1940 FORD 1/2 TON SHORT BED

09-21-2013, 09:43 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: High Performance Rams Horns? U don't want the straight down horns they will hit the motor mounts. U need the angled ones for the trucks. Unless u plan on some custom pipe work. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-21-2013, 10:03 PM	#6
mgchevyparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upland, Calif Posts: 698	Re: High Performance Rams Horns? the problem is the angled ones are not avail in 2.5", no performance gain there. I've been told on this board that the straight down dump will fit. __________________ 1957 CHEVY 1/2 TON SHORT BED 1940 FORD 1/2 TON SHORT BED

09-21-2013, 10:12 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: High Performance Rams Horns? Straight dump are for 4wd trucks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-22-2013, 04:25 PM	#10
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: High Performance Rams Horns? I used them and used a starter from 89 truck. Need a good muffler man to do pipes right. Starter is shorter and smaller diameter. Posted via Mobile Device



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