Big block headers for lowered pickup

[69longtoshort]

Hey everyone I'm new here, I'm from wheatland ca, I'm in the process of putting a big block and th400 in my 69 c10 and I'm wondering what headers work best for this, my truck is lowered so I don't really want truck long tubes, thanks

[J kippin]

hooker super comp long tubes are working fine for me. they sit even with the lower frame rail.

[69longtoshort]

Truck headers?

[J kippin]

yes truck headers. I can get a part number for them when I get home into the trucks file. I am using 72 and up mounts so I am not sure if that makes a difference for the 67-71 style. Tubes fit great no modifying tubes power brake and power steering truck. I do run an aluminum head raised port design that may bring the ports up a little bit

John

[ts71281]

I just bought yesterday the Hedman 69170's. My truck is a '70 with a big block, big block stands and mounts. I always have had a hard time finding a header where the z-bar will clear #7 primary. We'll see if this time is a charm.............

[BossHogg69]

This will keep you busy for a while -

http://www.google.com/custom?domains...D%3A1%3B&hl=en



Welcome to the board from Arkansas. I too have a big block in a '69 C10.

[J kippin]

it may help to specify which stands and mounts you are using.

I will get a photo of mine when I get home tonight. The Super comps work nice and they have a thick mounting flange to reduce warping. I also am using copper gaskets never had sealing issues.

[69longtoshort]

I got the proper big block mounts with the dip in them for the exhaust to clear, I bought some summit chevelle headers because I had read they fit these trucks but the passenger side hits the lower control arm and the frame rail, maybe because they are cheap summit headers

[69longtoshort]

Here's my truck before and after

[69longtoshort]

After I cut it in half

[J kippin]

okay so they don't sit quite as high as I thought. but the control arms are lower still. I did have to drop the outlets down to clear the cross member for the transmission. Are you using the early or late mounts? That's also a big pan eight quarts.

[69longtoshort]

I was going to get the early style but a friend of mine said he has the later style clam shell type with the through bolt so il be using those

[J kippin]

those worked good for me on my 71 just spend the extra money and buy the 72 frame mounts. My headers don't bottom out but I only have a 3.0 front drop. All CPP spring and 4.0 in the rear also all spring no blocks.
The Hookers have 3/8 flanges so they don't warp and I use copper gaskets as stated. I am trying out a new set of collector gaskets made from graphite and steel. if they don't work well I may switch to a ball and socket style. providing I don't sell it first.

[Fitz]

Sanderson block huggers. They stay between the flanges of the C-channel frame from wheelwell to the collector flange.

[jeh]

Sanderson BB8's worked great for me. They are about a 3/4 length header, so you can tuck the exhaust up in the frame.

[67ctener]

Originally Posted by jeh

Sanderson BB8's worked great for me. They are about a 3/4 length header, so you can tuck the exhaust up in the frame.

2nd this

[Ozzy2013]

So chevelle headers dont work?I have heard over and over they do.

[eightbanger]

^^^^^
Bump

[briscuba]

Headman's worked for my factory BB...

[octane]

I put a BB in my '71 project and used Stan's Headers. I have to pull the front tires on 2x10's to get a jack under the bumper and front cross member. I've had no issues with header clearance...

[kxmotox247]

Here's the Hedman 69170 BBC headers. I'm running POL aftermarket mounts.
Driver's side:

[kxmotox247]

Passenger side:

[eightbanger]

There are obviously a few headers out there that work fine with BB lowered trucks, Headman seems to be a pretty popular choice, but I had heard that Hooker Super Comps for the Chevelle worked too, anybody got any info or pt #'s on those?

[GSFMECH]

I have Hooker Comp #2455 long tube Chevelle headers on my 496, I have never drug them, lots of pics on my build page. These are 2" tubes with 3 1/2" collectors

[eightbanger]

Cheers Mike looks real sweet. I would rather go 3/4 length so they'll be no issues when I eventually bag it.