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Shev · 02-09-2005, 01:13 PM

Welp it appears that the headers I have are going to hang below the frame...I heard a couple years ago that Chevelle headers fit without any mods and don't hang below the frame...anybody know if this is true? If not what are you guys running, manifolds or headers? I really don't want to buy another set of headers (this is my second set...long story) I'll have to look, maybe a crossmember drop can get me what I need.

smbrouss70 · 02-09-2005, 01:16 PM

If you do captkaos's method the engine won't be any higher in the frame. I have a set of mid-length headers for a chevelle that fit with only minor clearancing on the pass. side motor mount tower. I'll look up the part number I used

hvychvy_72 · 02-09-2005, 08:00 PM

I have a 72 longbed and I had long tubes on it and iwas just eating through them like they where nothing. now i use headmans s10/350 headers and they work great no mods at all

GMC Richie · 02-09-2005, 09:46 PM

Hey if you want good headers you got to buy Lemons Headers. They can make any set for any application. Unfortunately if you do not feel like driving out to California the only set not custom built is the 73-87 big block chevy. I know I work there. We make anything better than those junky headman or hooker headers. A bit pricey but well worth the money. Check us out at lemonsheaders.com

Shev · 02-09-2005, 10:51 PM

Thanx for the heads up...but I think $1070 for a set of headers is a little out of budget for this project (and prolly any project I'll ever do) Looks like a good quality for someone who is in the market for something like that...

smbrouss70 · 02-10-2005, 01:39 AM

I found the part number for my headers... They are Dynomax Shorty headers for a 64-88 Chevelle. I bought the painted set which is part # 85118 (Summit has them for $115) or you can get the ceramic coated ones which is part # 86118 (Summit price $239). With these headers and holes cut in my trailing arm x-member, the only place my exhaust goes below the bottom of the frame is to dip below the factory style auto tranny linkage, but I'm about to fix that...

bagged72blaz · 02-10-2005, 05:55 PM

Yep I'm using the same DynoMax Ceramic.

Shev · 02-10-2005, 07:19 PM

Thanx for the info smbrouss...the set that's on it are dynomax ceramic, maybe they work on my '88 after the frame is z'd....this things turning into a money pit again

Any pics of what you had to do to get them to clear the engine mount? What are you doing to your linkage?

*Shane* · 02-15-2005, 02:06 PM

Dynomax's for Chevelle/Malibu mounted on one of "our trucks" with NO modifications ... simple bolt on ... passenger side ...

*Shane* · 02-15-2005, 02:07 PM

driver's side ...

XXL · 02-15-2005, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

driver's side ...

Hey, doesn't the shock mount the other direction?

**Captkaos** · 02-15-2005, 04:53 PM

Camaro and Chevelle styles will work also.

jamis · 02-15-2005, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Hey, doesn't the shock mount the other direction?

no, that looks like a driver's side shock. Passenger side shocks are taller and stick up thru the hood.

*Shane* · 02-15-2005, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

Camaro and Chevelle styles will work also.

Chevelle/Malibu headers in the pics ... sorry ... I didn't add that to my post with the pics ... my bad.

*Shane* · 02-15-2005, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Hey, doesn't the shock mount the other direction?

I knew that thing was handling different before I went to work on the suspension ...

XXL · 02-15-2005, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

I knew that thing was handling different before I went to work on the suspension ...

My second thought was that you were planning some kind of steering damper setup but I realized that wasn't it since you don't appear to be planning any steering column.

BTW, my bags rub less than your bags

*Shane* · 02-15-2005, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

My second thought was that you were planning some kind of steering damper setup but I realized that wasn't it since you don't appear to be planning any steering column.

I got me one of them there new-fangled Fly-ByWire setups.

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

BTW, my bags rub less than your bags

Alright now ... let's leave the wife, girlfriend, and/or fiance' out of this.

Shev · 02-16-2005, 12:48 PM

Thanx for the pics Shane...

*Shane* · 02-16-2005, 02:38 PM

no prob

bagged72blaz · 03-07-2005, 08:25 PM

Summit part # on the ceramic headers WLK-86118

Frank_Zeller · 03-08-2005, 04:15 PM

[QUOTE=bagged72blaz]Summit part # on the ceramic headers WLK-86118

the painted version is WLK-85118

02-09-2005, 01:13 PM	#1
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 295	Headers question.... Welp it appears that the headers I have are going to hang below the frame...I heard a couple years ago that Chevelle headers fit without any mods and don't hang below the frame...anybody know if this is true? If not what are you guys running, manifolds or headers? I really don't want to buy another set of headers (this is my second set...long story) I'll have to look, maybe a crossmember drop can get me what I need. __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

02-09-2005, 01:16 PM	#2
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	If you do captkaos's method the engine won't be any higher in the frame. I have a set of mid-length headers for a chevelle that fit with only minor clearancing on the pass. side motor mount tower. I'll look up the part number I used __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

02-09-2005, 08:00 PM	#3
hvychvy_72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: wichita ks Posts: 7	header answer I have a 72 longbed and I had long tubes on it and iwas just eating through them like they where nothing. now i use headmans s10/350 headers and they work great no mods at all

02-09-2005, 10:51 PM	#5
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 295	Thanx for the heads up...but I think $1070 for a set of headers is a little out of budget for this project (and prolly any project I'll ever do) Looks like a good quality for someone who is in the market for something like that... __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

02-10-2005, 01:39 AM	#6
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	I found the part number for my headers... They are Dynomax Shorty headers for a 64-88 Chevelle. I bought the painted set which is part # 85118 (Summit has them for $115) or you can get the ceramic coated ones which is part # 86118 (Summit price $239). With these headers and holes cut in my trailing arm x-member, the only place my exhaust goes below the bottom of the frame is to dip below the factory style auto tranny linkage, but I'm about to fix that... __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build Last edited by smbrouss70; 02-10-2005 at 01:42 AM.

02-09-2005, 09:46 PM	#4
GMC Richie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	Hey if you want good headers you got to buy Lemons Headers. They can make any set for any application. Unfortunately if you do not feel like driving out to California the only set not custom built is the 73-87 big block chevy. I know I work there. We make anything better than those junky headman or hooker headers. A bit pricey but well worth the money. Check us out at lemonsheaders.com

02-10-2005, 05:55 PM	#7
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Yep I'm using the same DynoMax Ceramic. __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

02-10-2005, 07:19 PM	#8
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 295	Thanx for the info smbrouss...the set that's on it are dynomax ceramic, maybe they work on my '88 after the frame is z'd....this things turning into a money pit again Any pics of what you had to do to get them to clear the engine mount? What are you doing to your linkage? __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

02-15-2005, 02:06 PM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Dynomax's for Chevelle/Malibu mounted on one of "our trucks" with NO modifications ... simple bolt on ... passenger side ... Attached Images Last edited by Shane; 02-15-2005 at 05:38 PM.

02-15-2005, 02:07 PM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	driver's side ... Attached Images

02-15-2005, 04:53 PM	#12
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Camaro and Chevelle styles will work also. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-16-2005, 12:48 PM	#18
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 295	Thanx for the pics Shane... __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

02-16-2005, 02:38 PM	#19
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	no prob

03-07-2005, 08:25 PM	#20
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Summit part # on the ceramic headers WLK-86118 __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

03-08-2005, 04:15 PM	#21
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	[QUOTE=bagged72blaz]Summit part # on the ceramic headers WLK-86118 the painted version is WLK-85118 __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas



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