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drew86 · 09-10-2009, 06:28 PM

I need help choosing a new set of headers for my 86 c10.It already has headers from when I purchased it ,but they are too long,and the primarys are too small.(guessing around 1 1/2'').The truck has angle plug heads and the tuck is lowered about 5".It is a small block.Anyone have any suggestions or part #s.Thanks

glock35ipsc · 09-11-2009, 11:23 AM

Anyone?

87Bob · 09-11-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by drew86

I need help choosing a new set of headers for my 86 c10.It already has headers from when I purchased it ,but they are too long,and the primarys are too small.(guessing around 1 1/2'').The truck has angle plug heads and the tuck is lowered about 5".It is a small block.Anyone have any suggestions or part #s.Thanks

Depends on what you want. You can get a set of shortie block hugger style or you can go with the old fashion long style. I would stay with a named brand as their quality usually has to be better to protect the brand name. Your question is too broad. How much do you want to spend? What are your intentions with the rest of the exhaust system? What kind of material do you want carbon or stainless steel coated or un-coated? Long or short? These will point you in the right direction.

shrtbx · 09-11-2009, 04:46 PM

I run hookers on my 86. They fit perfect. Make sure, whatever type you get, to have them coated. I had mine coated along with the y pipe it came with by an aftermarket company and its the difference between night and day as far as heat in the engine goes. And after a few thousand miles they still look killer.

drew86 · 09-11-2009, 07:24 PM

I definately want something that is going to last.I have bags for the front so I am looking for something to stay up near the frame.Also wanting to keep performance in mind,they just opened a 1/8 mile track right by my house,so its on!

87Bob · 09-11-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by drew86

I definately want something that is going to last.I have bags for the front so I am looking for something to stay up near the frame.Also wanting to keep performance in mind,they just opened a 1/8 mile track right by my house,so its on!

Take a look at these! http://www.holley.com/2808-1HKR.asp

drew86 · 09-11-2009, 09:07 PM

I am looking at some black ceramicoated ones from hooker.Thinking of running 21/2 or3"duals out behind the back wheels.

KQQL IT · 09-11-2009, 10:45 PM

doug D-310c fits angle plugs great clearence. 1 5/8 tube 3" collecter

drew86 · 09-11-2009, 11:40 PM

Thank you very much fellas.Those are the sort I was looking for!

KQQL IT · 09-11-2009, 11:48 PM

Oh ya 3/8 flanges too. wont warp.

09-10-2009, 06:28 PM	#1
drew86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Flo-rida Posts: 40	need help w/ header selection I need help choosing a new set of headers for my 86 c10.It already has headers from when I purchased it ,but they are too long,and the primarys are too small.(guessing around 1 1/2'').The truck has angle plug heads and the tuck is lowered about 5".It is a small block.Anyone have any suggestions or part #s.Thanks

09-11-2009, 11:23 AM	#2
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09-11-2009, 04:46 PM	#4
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	Re: need help w/ header selection I run hookers on my 86. They fit perfect. Make sure, whatever type you get, to have them coated. I had mine coated along with the y pipe it came with by an aftermarket company and its the difference between night and day as far as heat in the engine goes. And after a few thousand miles they still look killer.

09-11-2009, 07:24 PM	#5
drew86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Flo-rida Posts: 40	Re: need help w/ header selection I definately want something that is going to last.I have bags for the front so I am looking for something to stay up near the frame.Also wanting to keep performance in mind,they just opened a 1/8 mile track right by my house,so its on!

09-11-2009, 09:07 PM	#7
drew86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Flo-rida Posts: 40	Re: need help w/ header selection I am looking at some black ceramicoated ones from hooker.Thinking of running 21/2 or3"duals out behind the back wheels.

09-11-2009, 10:45 PM	#8
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: need help w/ header selection doug D-310c fits angle plugs great clearence. 1 5/8 tube 3" collecter __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 09-11-2009 at 10:49 PM.

09-11-2009, 11:40 PM	#9
drew86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Flo-rida Posts: 40	Re: need help w/ header selection Thank you very much fellas.Those are the sort I was looking for!

09-11-2009, 11:48 PM	#10
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: need help w/ header selection Oh ya 3/8 flanges too. wont warp. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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