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FamilyMike · 04-15-2010, 09:48 PM

Has anyone or does anyone know what work if any will need to be done for a 454 with headers to fit in a 63 c10 short fleet? I may be buying one with the motor and 400 trans in it but not finished, no exhaust manifolds or headers installed??? Is this the reason why it is not finished, I ask? Hmmmmm.... If anyone can help answer if this set up will be able to work or if I will have to get custom headers or something for it? Do I have to mess with the frame etc.? This may sway my purchase decision. Thanks in advance fellas and ladies.

protrash64 · 04-15-2010, 10:29 PM

Yes and no. It depends on how the engine was installed as there are 3 or 4 ways to do it. Depending on the mount stands used it changes the location front to rear and the hite of the block in relation to the frame. That is why there are different things that work.

Long tube headers will work for 73+ if it is not super low. If it will be low then shorty's can work. I think the factory manifolds mite be an option, too.

If you know how it was mounted then it would be easier to figure out.

FamilyMike · 04-15-2010, 10:49 PM

I will get some more info on Saturday and get back. Thanks

Sillyoldman · 04-15-2010, 10:53 PM

I put huggers on my '63 but I have a sb in it.

jkb · 04-16-2010, 05:42 PM

I'm in the middle of installing my 454/400 tonight and have 70's G body full length headers and a CCP mount and crossmember kit. So far the only problem has been my tall valve covers and the firewall. Had to pull it back out and cut some pockets out of the firewall to get the motor to sit where its supposed to. I will get some picks up if it fits in tonight

vin63 · 04-16-2010, 07:31 PM

Here's a photo of Nick's truck, before he sold it. I believe he ran a set of swept-back shorty headers for his BBC.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...pictureid=1531

04-15-2010, 09:48 PM	#1
FamilyMike Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton Georgia Posts: 50	headers in 63 c10 short with 454cu Has anyone or does anyone know what work if any will need to be done for a 454 with headers to fit in a 63 c10 short fleet? I may be buying one with the motor and 400 trans in it but not finished, no exhaust manifolds or headers installed??? Is this the reason why it is not finished, I ask? Hmmmmm.... If anyone can help answer if this set up will be able to work or if I will have to get custom headers or something for it? Do I have to mess with the frame etc.? This may sway my purchase decision. Thanks in advance fellas and ladies.

04-15-2010, 10:29 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: headers in 63 c10 short with 454cu Yes and no. It depends on how the engine was installed as there are 3 or 4 ways to do it. Depending on the mount stands used it changes the location front to rear and the hite of the block in relation to the frame. That is why there are different things that work. Long tube headers will work for 73+ if it is not super low. If it will be low then shorty's can work. I think the factory manifolds mite be an option, too. If you know how it was mounted then it would be easier to figure out. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

04-15-2010, 10:49 PM	#3
FamilyMike Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton Georgia Posts: 50	Re: headers in 63 c10 short with 454cu I will get some more info on Saturday and get back. Thanks

04-15-2010, 10:53 PM	#4
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: headers in 63 c10 short with 454cu I put huggers on my '63 but I have a sb in it. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-16-2010, 05:42 PM	#5
jkb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dearborn Hgts, MI Posts: 47	Re: headers in 63 c10 short with 454cu I'm in the middle of installing my 454/400 tonight and have 70's G body full length headers and a CCP mount and crossmember kit. So far the only problem has been my tall valve covers and the firewall. Had to pull it back out and cut some pockets out of the firewall to get the motor to sit where its supposed to. I will get some picks up if it fits in tonight __________________ "All Alone Meet & Greet 2010." http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393754

04-16-2010, 07:31 PM	#6
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: headers in 63 c10 short with 454cu Here's a photo of Nick's truck, before he sold it. I believe he ran a set of swept-back shorty headers for his BBC. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...pictureid=1531 __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

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