will these SS headers work on our squares?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NASTY-LSX · 06-12-2015, 03:49 PM

I dont need a full length header. I have been looking for the SS headers with no luck. (mid length) I found these. Will they work on our squares??

1985 k20 5.7.

http://www.demotoring.com/index.php/...o-v8-1-58.html

I found these, but primary is only 1.5. kinda small??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-97-CHEVY-...69939446&rt=nc

**MikeB** · 06-13-2015, 11:21 PM

Hmmm. Your links don't work.

1.5" primary tubes are fine for stock or slightly modified small blocks.

NASTY-LSX · 06-14-2015, 01:37 AM

Hmm weird

http://www.demotoring.com/index.php/...2500-3500.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-97-CHEVY-...d5bc17&vxp=mtr

Not sure what happened.

**MikeB** · 06-14-2015, 08:49 AM

OK, those links work. Being 3/4 length, those headers should fit your square, but you never know until you try them. I just bought some 1996-2000 cast iron manifolds, and they fit my 82 C10 just fine, although frame clearance is a little tight on the driver's side.

I almost bought some of those crazy-low-priced imported stainless headers, but read on several forums that quality is hit & miss. Typical problems are leaks at welds and warped flanges. But at that price, a guy could afford to deal with a few returns or repairs! At least you wouldn't have to worry about rust eventually peeking through paint or ceramic coatings. I prefer stainless any day, even when it discolors.

1.5" primaries will have a better chance of not hitting spark plug boots. Again, 1.5" is what I'd use unless your engine has aftermarket heads, a big cam, and spends lots of time at high RPMs.

school boy · 06-14-2015, 12:16 PM

I used the Ebay headers on my test stand and for the price you cant go wrong. The flanges were thick and were straight. No leaks in the headers but discolored fast. Didn't bother me but letting you know. The hardware was cheap but ok. But the gaskets were junk, so just pickup a set of good ones the first time.

NASTY-LSX · 06-14-2015, 05:12 PM

School boy, can you tell me who you bought yours from. I know you said EBAY but from what company?? thanks

school boy · 06-14-2015, 09:35 PM

http://www.ebay.com/usr/racingtrack2...72.m2749.l2754
here you go

NASTY-LSX · 06-15-2015, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by school boy

http://www.ebay.com/usr/racingtrack2...72.m2749.l2754
here you go

Thanks, do you have a Passenger side pic?? Are they 1.5 or 1 5/8 ??

KQQL IT · 06-14-2015, 11:12 PM

These fit my 73

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/pte-h8021-1

school boy · 06-15-2015, 11:02 PM

Heres the same ones
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAINLESS-RA...187e6f&vxp=mtr

06-12-2015, 03:49 PM	#1
NASTY-LSX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 355	will these SS headers work on our squares?? I dont need a full length header. I have been looking for the SS headers with no luck. (mid length) I found these. Will they work on our squares?? 1985 k20 5.7. http://www.demotoring.com/index.php/...o-v8-1-58.html I found these, but primary is only 1.5. kinda small?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-97-CHEVY-...69939446&rt=nc

06-13-2015, 11:21 PM	#2
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: will these SS headers work on our squares?? Hmmm. Your links don't work. 1.5" primary tubes are fine for stock or slightly modified small blocks. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

06-14-2015, 01:37 AM	#3
NASTY-LSX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 355	Re: will these SS headers work on our squares?? Hmm weird http://www.demotoring.com/index.php/...2500-3500.html http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-97-CHEVY-...d5bc17&vxp=mtr Not sure what happened.

06-14-2015, 08:49 AM	#4
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: will these SS headers work on our squares?? OK, those links work. Being 3/4 length, those headers should fit your square, but you never know until you try them. I just bought some 1996-2000 cast iron manifolds, and they fit my 82 C10 just fine, although frame clearance is a little tight on the driver's side. I almost bought some of those crazy-low-priced imported stainless headers, but read on several forums that quality is hit & miss. Typical problems are leaks at welds and warped flanges. But at that price, a guy could afford to deal with a few returns or repairs! At least you wouldn't have to worry about rust eventually peeking through paint or ceramic coatings. I prefer stainless any day, even when it discolors. 1.5" primaries will have a better chance of not hitting spark plug boots. Again, 1.5" is what I'd use unless your engine has aftermarket heads, a big cam, and spends lots of time at high RPMs. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

06-14-2015, 12:16 PM	#5
school boy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Loretto Ky Posts: 318	Re: will these SS headers work on our squares?? I used the Ebay headers on my test stand and for the price you cant go wrong. The flanges were thick and were straight. No leaks in the headers but discolored fast. Didn't bother me but letting you know. The hardware was cheap but ok. But the gaskets were junk, so just pickup a set of good ones the first time.

06-14-2015, 05:12 PM	#6
NASTY-LSX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 355	Re: will these SS headers work on our squares?? School boy, can you tell me who you bought yours from. I know you said EBAY but from what company?? thanks

06-14-2015, 09:35 PM	#7
school boy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Loretto Ky Posts: 318	Re: will these SS headers work on our squares?? http://www.ebay.com/usr/racingtrack2...72.m2749.l2754 here you go

06-14-2015, 11:12 PM	#9
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: will these SS headers work on our squares?? These fit my 73 http://m.summitracing.com/parts/pte-h8021-1 __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-15-2015, 11:02 PM	#10
school boy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Loretto Ky Posts: 318	Re: will these SS headers work on our squares?? Heres the same ones http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAINLESS-RA...187e6f&vxp=mtr

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