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1985-GMC · 10-30-2010, 10:37 PM

The only thing I see wrong with them is there not 1 5/8" primary's and even if they don't fit perfect I can modify them till they will, but I figure for $158 shipped I cant go wrong. What do yall think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...1725&viewitem=

1985-GMC · 10-30-2010, 10:45 PM

I was trying to post in the 4x4 section and I must have accidentally clicked the build section. Can someone move this please? Thanks

desertrat · 10-31-2010, 01:59 PM

WOW that's cheap! I would be hesitant just from the price but they look nice!

CSGAS · 10-31-2010, 02:48 PM

A LOT of $150ish shorty and block-hugger style SBC headers have been showing up lately, either claiming SS or coating. I saw a stack of them at the Goodguys show yesterday, with boxes claiming "Pro..." something or other as the manufacturer...basically the same situation as the Chinese HEI distributors that have flooded the market recently.

You will get what you pay for, I'd especially consider how short the coatings or "Stainless" on your Chinese made pots and pans last before considering this "bargain"...as well as the fit that you already mentioned.

1985-GMC · 11-01-2010, 01:20 AM

Did the ones you saw yesterday look like they were any good? Has anyone on here bought these?

propanemudtruck · 11-02-2010, 04:22 PM

This spring I purchased two sets of SBC headers for 150 each on eBay and they'll be the last no-name sets I ever buy. One set I HAD TO HAVE because I needed to get my plow truck up and running and it was the quickest option but the other set I had to file a dispute to get 100% of my money back.

The build quality was great but the fitment was terrible. They ran into the frame, the shifter rod wasn't able to be bent around the driver's side and the chrome is pretty much gone now. It's all rust. I would advise against these not knowing much about the history of the company.

1985-GMC · 11-02-2010, 08:59 PM

Well I guess I wont get them then. So they were chrome plated and not stainless like advertised, that sucks.

10-30-2010, 10:37 PM	#1
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Ebay sbc stainless headers? The only thing I see wrong with them is there not 1 5/8" primary's and even if they don't fit perfect I can modify them till they will, but I figure for $158 shipped I cant go wrong. What do yall think? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...1725&viewitem= __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-30-2010, 10:45 PM	#2
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Ebay sbc stainless headers? I was trying to post in the 4x4 section and I must have accidentally clicked the build section. Can someone move this please? Thanks __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-31-2010, 01:59 PM	#3
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: Ebay sbc stainless headers? WOW that's cheap! I would be hesitant just from the price but they look nice! __________________ "Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth." — Chuck Norris

10-31-2010, 02:48 PM	#4
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: Ebay sbc stainless headers? A LOT of $150ish shorty and block-hugger style SBC headers have been showing up lately, either claiming SS or coating. I saw a stack of them at the Goodguys show yesterday, with boxes claiming "Pro..." something or other as the manufacturer...basically the same situation as the Chinese HEI distributors that have flooded the market recently. You will get what you pay for, I'd especially consider how short the coatings or "Stainless" on your Chinese made pots and pans last before considering this "bargain"...as well as the fit that you already mentioned. __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.

11-01-2010, 01:20 AM	#5
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Ebay sbc stainless headers? Did the ones you saw yesterday look like they were any good? Has anyone on here bought these? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-02-2010, 04:22 PM	#6
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Ebay sbc stainless headers? This spring I purchased two sets of SBC headers for 150 each on eBay and they'll be the last no-name sets I ever buy. One set I HAD TO HAVE because I needed to get my plow truck up and running and it was the quickest option but the other set I had to file a dispute to get 100% of my money back. The build quality was great but the fitment was terrible. They ran into the frame, the shifter rod wasn't able to be bent around the driver's side and the chrome is pretty much gone now. It's all rust. I would advise against these not knowing much about the history of the company. __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

11-02-2010, 08:59 PM	#7
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Ebay sbc stainless headers? Well I guess I wont get them then. So they were chrome plated and not stainless like advertised, that sucks. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

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