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68 C-10 KID · 03-19-2011, 09:54 PM

Does any one have any info on what car header fits our trucks the best?
I'm looking to step up to the 1 7/8" tube size.
Or direct me to a post.
Thanks.

regan wilson · 03-21-2011, 02:57 PM

Big block or small block? I had hooker BB Chevelle headers on mine years ago . I had to make a small notch in the right frame rail and cut the trans crossmember for exhaust pipe clearance . The reason I used them is they didnt hang way down under the frame and drag speed bumps like the generic fit all truck headers they had back then .

68 C-10 KID · 03-21-2011, 07:00 PM

Regan its a small block. What you brought up about the ground clearance is another reason why I would like to run a car header. I was told they don't hang so low. So I figured double bonus. I all ready had to notch a small section out with the current hooked super comps i have on it now.
thanks
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limitedstreetoutlaw · 03-22-2011, 10:03 AM

I have a set of hooker chevy 2 nova headers on mine. I too did it mainly for ground clearance

POPO1984 · 03-22-2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by limitedstreetoutlaw

I have a set of hooker chevy 2 nova headers on mine. I too did it mainly for ground clearance

what years heads did you use

68 C-10 KID · 03-22-2011, 11:02 PM

This is what I'm talking about. What Nova years, pros and cons.
Same with the Chevelle headers
All a kid wants is some big tubes (1-7/8") and more ground clearance.

POPO1984 · 03-23-2011, 09:04 AM

Same here...

68 C-10 KID · 03-23-2011, 11:09 PM

limitedstreetoutlaw,

So how does those headers fit? I'm trying to find a set of used headers on CL.
I don't want to pay the $750 for a pair of the hooker super comps ceramic coated.
That's a price of a new 950 Hp.

limitedstreetoutlaw · 03-25-2011, 10:35 AM

Sorry guys wasn't on yesterday so first time seeing this. The headers fit good for some reason i had to cut a small piece off the trans on the very edge of a corner only reason i could come up with was the headers were a little bent so that may be why i had to do that. other than that as far as i remember (key word there) lol its been while they fit with no hassle the exhaust is the only big issue you either have to run them up and over the trans cross member or get a drop cross member and run it straight out. As for years i know the guy that gave them to me had a 62 or 63 chevy 2 i don't remember if that was the year of the headers i looked them up once and i cant remember i will try and find out for you the exact year if i can.

POPO1984 · 03-25-2011, 12:25 PM

cool thanks for getting back

03-19-2011, 09:54 PM	#1
68 C-10 KID Mean Green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 522	Nova or chevelle Headers Does any one have any info on what car header fits our trucks the best? I'm looking to step up to the 1 7/8" tube size. Or direct me to a post. Thanks. __________________ 427 SBC 683HP & 590ftlbsTRQ @ fly wheel. 60'-1.38 1/4-10.43 MPH-124.6 New ET current 4/2019 AKA MEAN GREEN. Last edited by 68 C-10 KID; 03-19-2011 at 09:56 PM.

03-21-2011, 02:57 PM	#2
regan wilson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,538	Re: Nova or chevelle Headers Big block or small block? I had hooker BB Chevelle headers on mine years ago . I had to make a small notch in the right frame rail and cut the trans crossmember for exhaust pipe clearance . The reason I used them is they didnt hang way down under the frame and drag speed bumps like the generic fit all truck headers they had back then . __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

03-21-2011, 07:00 PM	#3
68 C-10 KID Mean Green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 522	Re: Nova or chevelle Headers Regan its a small block. What you brought up about the ground clearance is another reason why I would like to run a car header. I was told they don't hang so low. So I figured double bonus. I all ready had to notch a small section out with the current hooked super comps i have on it now. thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 427 SBC 683HP & 590ftlbsTRQ @ fly wheel. 60'-1.38 1/4-10.43 MPH-124.6 New ET current 4/2019 AKA MEAN GREEN.

03-22-2011, 10:03 AM	#4
limitedstreetoutlaw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkoma OK Posts: 134	Re: Nova or chevelle Headers I have a set of hooker chevy 2 nova headers on mine. I too did it mainly for ground clearance __________________ Brandon Street Car Mafia

03-22-2011, 11:02 PM	#6
68 C-10 KID Mean Green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 522	Re: Nova or chevelle Headers This is what I'm talking about. What Nova years, pros and cons. Same with the Chevelle headers All a kid wants is some big tubes (1-7/8") and more ground clearance. __________________ 427 SBC 683HP & 590ftlbsTRQ @ fly wheel. 60'-1.38 1/4-10.43 MPH-124.6 New ET current 4/2019 AKA MEAN GREEN.

03-23-2011, 09:04 AM	#7
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Nova or chevelle Headers Same here... __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

03-23-2011, 11:09 PM	#8
68 C-10 KID Mean Green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 522	Re: Nova or chevelle Headers limitedstreetoutlaw, So how does those headers fit? I'm trying to find a set of used headers on CL. I don't want to pay the $750 for a pair of the hooker super comps ceramic coated. That's a price of a new 950 Hp. __________________ 427 SBC 683HP & 590ftlbsTRQ @ fly wheel. 60'-1.38 1/4-10.43 MPH-124.6 New ET current 4/2019 AKA MEAN GREEN.

03-25-2011, 10:35 AM	#9
limitedstreetoutlaw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkoma OK Posts: 134	Re: Nova or chevelle Headers Sorry guys wasn't on yesterday so first time seeing this. The headers fit good for some reason i had to cut a small piece off the trans on the very edge of a corner only reason i could come up with was the headers were a little bent so that may be why i had to do that. other than that as far as i remember (key word there) lol its been while they fit with no hassle the exhaust is the only big issue you either have to run them up and over the trans cross member or get a drop cross member and run it straight out. As for years i know the guy that gave them to me had a 62 or 63 chevy 2 i don't remember if that was the year of the headers i looked them up once and i cant remember i will try and find out for you the exact year if i can. __________________ Brandon Street Car Mafia

03-25-2011, 12:25 PM	#10
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Nova or chevelle Headers cool thanks for getting back __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

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