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bmfpeterson · 09-02-2010, 01:25 PM

Just like it says they are cool but way low what do you guys think they're hooker super comps. I want to have the most performance but i don't want to drag my new expensive ass headers. Any suggestions?

Jonce · 09-02-2010, 01:29 PM

I have the Hooker Super Comps long tubes on my '71 GMC, they hang below the frame rail a good 3-4". Eventually I want to put air ride in the truck so the headers will have to go.

cdowns · 09-02-2010, 02:01 PM

a moderate drop and headers dont bottom out

bmfpeterson · 09-02-2010, 02:11 PM

I have air bags in with stock arms and a 3" spindle drop. ill post a pic of them when aired out there is maybe 1/2'' of clearance to the ground.

bmfpeterson · 09-02-2010, 02:20 PM

here are 2 pics pretty damn low. what about the shorty style headers? It would be clean, but what is the difference on performance from a long tube full length header to the shorty?

cdowns · 09-02-2010, 02:50 PM

pretty obvious those headers cant b used without major surgery to them// the only way to use without cutting piecing and welding is to switch left for right and run exhaust thru the top of the hood and over the cab

BlackTopMotors · 09-02-2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmfpeterson

here are 2 pics pretty damn low. what about the shorty style headers? It would be clean, but what is the difference on performance from a long tube full length header to the shorty?

The still look pretty nice despite being a bit low which is relative in relation to what your goal is. Best of luck!

GASoline71 · 09-02-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

a moderate drop and headers dont bottom out

Yep... I have a 3" drop in back, and a 1 1/2" drop in front on my '72, with Hedman Hedders (full length)... They are just fine.

They don't hang near as low below the frame as those S/C's that were pictured.

Gary

bmfpeterson · 09-02-2010, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71

Yep... I have a 3" drop in back, and a 1 1/2" drop in front on my '72, with Hedman Hedders (full length)... They are just fine.

They don't hang near as low below the frame as those S/C's that were pictured.

Gary

can you send me a pic of those headman's preferably looking just like my pic so I can see how low they hang?

mooseknuckles · 09-02-2010, 03:37 PM

I thought that ya were supposed to run chevelle headers on c10s so they dont hang below the frame?

big_al_71 · 09-02-2010, 03:37 PM

I have Doug thorleys headers long tubes with a 4/6 drop and I still have at least 4-5 inches of clearance.

big mike71 · 09-02-2010, 02:00 PM

I have Hedmen elites that hang to low.

rodstored-72 · 09-02-2010, 03:36 PM

it is probably to late,but i am running the 3/4-length "chevelle" headers from dynomax. i am not bagged, but i am running a 4.5" drop in the front..... maybe it will help...LOL!!

P.S. i am still "thinking" on wether i want to try to set up a meet on the east side again...LOL!!

POPO1984 · 09-02-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

it is probably to late,but i am running the 3/4-length "chevelle" headers from dynomax. i am not bagged, but i am running a 4.5" drop in the front..... maybe it will help...LOL!!

P.S. i am still "thinking" on wether i want to try to set up a meet on the east side again...LOL!!

What year Chevelle headers

rodstored-72 · 09-02-2010, 03:49 PM

POPO,
i am not sure.... i beleive for the 67-? model with a small block. i will check tonight on the reciept & try to reply asap.... although the hedman elite headers sound familar tooo LOL!!

bmfpeterson · 09-02-2010, 04:17 PM

just called summit and told them I was not happy with the quality of the header.( I really wasn't, for the money, pass side has lines in the tubes where they ran it through the bender and didn't polish out???)

so I looked at a set of dough thorley headers for 593.00 a lot better than 699. summit gave me a prepaid label and im sending them back tomorrow, then they will send me my new ones! heres a pic

bmfpeterson · 09-02-2010, 04:18 PM

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bmfpeterson · 09-02-2010, 04:20 PM

big_al_71---- nice setup!

thanks everyone for the info and help! Let me know on the meet, I still dont have a running truck and I will be out of town until oct 7th so let me know!

SCOTI · 09-02-2010, 05:28 PM

Post some good comparison pics once you get them installed. A measurement of the difference in height would be good too

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big mike71 · 09-02-2010, 04:12 PM

Here's my hedmen elites, they're about the same as yours.

rodstored-72 · 09-02-2010, 11:21 PM

popo,
here is the information about my headers......
-Dynomax Performance 86118 - Dynomax Ceramic Coated Headers #wlk-86118, summit racing:$319.95,
Make CHEVROLET
Model CHEVELLE
Beginning Year 1964
Ending Year 1973
Engine Type V8
Engine Size 5.7L/350
Engine Family Chevy small block Gen I
Engine Swap No
Drivetrain RWD
Power Steering Yes
Power Brakes Yes
Air Conditioning Yes
Standard Transmission Column Shift No
Standard Transmission Floor Shift No
Automatic Transmission Column Shift Yes
Automatic Transmission Floor Shift Yes

hope this helps......

bmfpeterson · 09-03-2010, 12:07 AM

scotti--- Im on it. only thing is i leave until oct on sunday and wont get them before i go. but as soon as im back ill let you know!

thanks for the info they look pretty good!

talk to you in oct

POPO1984 · 09-03-2010, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

popo,
here is the information about my headers......
-Dynomax Performance 86118 - Dynomax Ceramic Coated Headers #wlk-86118, summit racing:$319.95,
Make CHEVROLET
Model CHEVELLE
Beginning Year 1964
Ending Year 1973
Engine Type V8
Engine Size 5.7L/350
Engine Family Chevy small block Gen I
Engine Swap No
Drivetrain RWD
Power Steering Yes
Power Brakes Yes
Air Conditioning Yes
Standard Transmission Column Shift No
Standard Transmission Floor Shift No
Automatic Transmission Column Shift Yes
Automatic Transmission Floor Shift Yes

hope this helps......

Thanks bro that will help alot

**Hart_Rod** · 09-03-2010, 09:43 AM

What's the part number of the new DT headers?

bmfpeterson · 09-04-2010, 03:35 PM

here is the link : http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DTE-372YC/

part number is 372 YC. they look cool too bad I wont be able to mount them for a month!

09-02-2010, 01:25 PM	#1
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	New headers look good but hang pretty low Just like it says they are cool but way low what do you guys think they're hooker super comps. I want to have the most performance but i don't want to drag my new expensive ass headers. Any suggestions? Last edited by bmfpeterson; 09-02-2010 at 02:22 PM.

09-02-2010, 01:29 PM	#2
Jonce Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 115	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low I have the Hooker Super Comps long tubes on my '71 GMC, they hang below the frame rail a good 3-4". Eventually I want to put air ride in the truck so the headers will have to go. __________________ __________________________________ 1971 GMC Stepside 350HO Deluxe 330hp, TH350 w/Gear Vendors, 3.73 Eaton posi, Fitech EFI, Boyd's Welding Tank, Ridler wheels, ECE 4/6" drop, front/rear sway bar ________________________________

09-02-2010, 02:01 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low a moderate drop and headers dont bottom out __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-02-2010, 02:11 PM	#4
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low I have air bags in with stock arms and a 3" spindle drop. ill post a pic of them when aired out there is maybe 1/2'' of clearance to the ground.

09-02-2010, 02:20 PM	#5
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low here are 2 pics pretty damn low. what about the shorty style headers? It would be clean, but what is the difference on performance from a long tube full length header to the shorty? Attached Images

09-02-2010, 02:50 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low pretty obvious those headers cant b used without major surgery to them// the only way to use without cutting piecing and welding is to switch left for right and run exhaust thru the top of the hood and over the cab __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-02-2010, 03:37 PM	#10
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low I thought that ya were supposed to run chevelle headers on c10s so they dont hang below the frame?

09-02-2010, 03:37 PM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low I have Doug thorleys headers long tubes with a 4/6 drop and I still have at least 4-5 inches of clearance. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-02-2010, 02:00 PM	#12
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low I have Hedmen elites that hang to low. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

09-02-2010, 03:36 PM	#13
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,013	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low it is probably to late,but i am running the 3/4-length "chevelle" headers from dynomax. i am not bagged, but i am running a 4.5" drop in the front..... maybe it will help...LOL!! P.S. i am still "thinking" on wether i want to try to set up a meet on the east side again...LOL!!

09-02-2010, 03:49 PM	#15
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,013	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low POPO, i am not sure.... i beleive for the 67-? model with a small block. i will check tonight on the reciept & try to reply asap.... although the hedman elite headers sound familar tooo LOL!!

09-02-2010, 04:17 PM	#16
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low just called summit and told them I was not happy with the quality of the header.( I really wasn't, for the money, pass side has lines in the tubes where they ran it through the bender and didn't polish out???) so I looked at a set of dough thorley headers for 593.00 a lot better than 699. summit gave me a prepaid label and im sending them back tomorrow, then they will send me my new ones! heres a pic Last edited by bmfpeterson; 09-02-2010 at 04:18 PM.

09-02-2010, 04:18 PM	#17
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low ... Attached Images

09-02-2010, 04:20 PM	#18
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low big_al_71---- nice setup! thanks everyone for the info and help! Let me know on the meet, I still dont have a running truck and I will be out of town until oct 7th so let me know!

09-02-2010, 05:28 PM	#19
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low Post some good comparison pics once you get them installed. A measurement of the difference in height would be good too . __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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09-02-2010, 04:12 PM	#20
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low Here's my hedmen elites, they're about the same as yours. Attached Images __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

09-02-2010, 11:21 PM	#21
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,013	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low popo, here is the information about my headers...... -Dynomax Performance 86118 - Dynomax Ceramic Coated Headers #wlk-86118, summit racing:$319.95, Make CHEVROLET Model CHEVELLE Beginning Year 1964 Ending Year 1973 Engine Type V8 Engine Size 5.7L/350 Engine Family Chevy small block Gen I Engine Swap No Drivetrain RWD Power Steering Yes Power Brakes Yes Air Conditioning Yes Standard Transmission Column Shift No Standard Transmission Floor Shift No Automatic Transmission Column Shift Yes Automatic Transmission Floor Shift Yes hope this helps......

09-03-2010, 12:07 AM	#22
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low scotti--- Im on it. only thing is i leave until oct on sunday and wont get them before i go. but as soon as im back ill let you know! thanks for the info they look pretty good! talk to you in oct

09-03-2010, 09:43 AM	#24
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09-04-2010, 03:35 PM	#25
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: New headers look good but hang pretty low here is the link : http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DTE-372YC/ part number is 372 YC. they look cool too bad I wont be able to mount them for a month!

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