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Scotty-D · 12-23-2020, 07:31 PM

What are you fellas running for 1-3/4 primary headers these days?

Was looking at the Headman elite's, but just wondering if you guys are running something as good or better in the $550 ballpark

**Rickysnickers** · 12-24-2020, 11:59 AM

I don't know if they will fit your application, but I am using TCI 1 3/4" headers

Scotty-D · 12-24-2020, 12:27 PM

Those are very nice. Do you remember if the tube inlets on the flanges match the shape of the gaskets shown in the picture? If so, that's exactly what I'm looking for.

https://www.fabquest.com/tci-small-b...oaAgoCEALw_wcB

**Palf70Step** · 12-24-2020, 01:18 PM

These are what I used on my old 83, Headman Hedders #69010. I really like quality and fit. Also they did not hang down as much and had a bit better clearance for all the spark plugs.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-69010

**kwmech** · 12-24-2020, 02:34 PM

Most people now are going back to the ramhorns with a 2.5 opening. They got past the 'gotta put headers on it' phase. OR for this body style they're running block huggers

**Rickysnickers** · 12-24-2020, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty-D

Those are very nice. Do you remember if the tube inlets on the flanges match the shape of the gaskets shown in the picture? If so, that's exactly what I'm looking for.

https://www.fabquest.com/tci-small-b...oaAgoCEALw_wcB

No, I'm sorry, I do not remember.

**aotte1** · 12-25-2020, 05:21 AM

Running them on 2WD 86’ short bed with LY6 trans. Like them, high quality. Big Plug wires are tight, ran mine down, if again, likely try up. As mentioned above, they fit nice. Slight room needed to fit in if remember correct. Truck up in air. Had them for about 4 years, no issues. Just purchased another set for new 86’ truck to us. Have to look up what the part numbers are.

12-23-2020, 07:31 PM	#1
Scotty-D Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Perry, Oklahoma Posts: 157	1-3/4 sbc headers...what are you running? What are you fellas running for 1-3/4 primary headers these days? Was looking at the Headman elite's, but just wondering if you guys are running something as good or better in the $550 ballpark __________________ 85 Scottsdale LWB 383 227/235 105 lsa Howards Roller TH350 by Jakes Performance, Sanger TX

12-24-2020, 11:59 AM	#2
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,058	Re: 1-3/4 sbc headers...what are you running? I don't know if they will fit your application, but I am using TCI 1 3/4" headers

12-24-2020, 12:27 PM	#3
Scotty-D Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Perry, Oklahoma Posts: 157	Re: 1-3/4 sbc headers...what are you running? Those are very nice. Do you remember if the tube inlets on the flanges match the shape of the gaskets shown in the picture? If so, that's exactly what I'm looking for. https://www.fabquest.com/tci-small-b...oaAgoCEALw_wcB __________________ 85 Scottsdale LWB 383 227/235 105 lsa Howards Roller TH350 by Jakes Performance, Sanger TX

12-24-2020, 01:18 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: 1-3/4 sbc headers...what are you running? These are what I used on my old 83, Headman Hedders #69010. I really like quality and fit. Also they did not hang down as much and had a bit better clearance for all the spark plugs. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-69010 __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-24-2020, 02:34 PM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,628	Re: 1-3/4 sbc headers...what are you running? Most people now are going back to the ramhorns with a 2.5 opening. They got past the 'gotta put headers on it' phase. OR for this body style they're running block huggers

12-25-2020, 05:21 AM	#7
aotte1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,645	Re: 1-3/4 sbc headers...what are you running? Running them on 2WD 86’ short bed with LY6 trans. Like them, high quality. Big Plug wires are tight, ran mine down, if again, likely try up. As mentioned above, they fit nice. Slight room needed to fit in if remember correct. Truck up in air. Had them for about 4 years, no issues. Just purchased another set for new 86’ truck to us. Have to look up what the part numbers are. Last edited by aotte1; 12-25-2020 at 05:35 AM.



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