Patriot full length or clipster headers for 87 R10? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

UATahoe · 01-09-2013, 03:33 PM

Trying to finalize which headers to use on my 87 R10. I am installing a new 383 and want to install headers at the same time. Truck is a 2wd and i will be keeping the TBI system. Truck is stock height right now and will remain that way. Main goal here is to keep the install easy and pick the set that will install without troubles. I will carry back from the headers with a new 2.5" true dual exhaust system. Anybody have pros or cons on the two options for headers mentioned? Thanks!

KQQL IT · 01-09-2013, 04:50 PM

Clipsters i had them on my 73. Got close on the bell housing ears.

Decent headers 5/16 flange. Not my 1st choice.
Looks at dougs D-310. Running them now. 3/8 flanges full length and tuck in the rail. But requires a diiferent trans x member because they tuck nicely.
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UATahoe · 01-09-2013, 06:03 PM

Was actually hoping to find something that didnt require modification. I guess i will look at other brands then. Sounds like there may not be a solution for a no modification fit.

Damon23 · 01-09-2013, 06:24 PM

I'll report back on how the hean elites go. I'm having them installed next week.
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KQQL IT · 01-09-2013, 06:30 PM

The dougs fit a double hump. Just not a single hump
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UATahoe · 01-09-2013, 06:54 PM

How do I find out what mine has? It is a 5.7 350 with the 700r4 transmission.
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-09-2013, 07:20 PM

Hf trucks with factory true duall are the only doubl hump trucks
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UATahoe · 01-09-2013, 07:24 PM

So no choices for headers that will fit without modification work?
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UATahoe · 01-09-2013, 08:44 PM

Also, how hard is it to modify the crossmember and where can you get the double hump replacement?
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-09-2013, 10:19 PM

You can take to single humps and cut them in half an make a double from what I hear.
I have full length on mine with no mods. 3 in pipe with an s bend over the non him part. Not a big issue really I'm dropped quiete a bite so I tube over speedbumps and such.
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UATahoe · 01-09-2013, 10:30 PM

Oh ok. So I can just have the exhaust shop bend the pipe to make it work? That's a no brainer. I am stock height and will stay that way so it sounds like I will be fine. As long as the long tubes can work I will go that route and just work around the crossmember.
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01-09-2013, 03:33 PM	#1
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Patriot full length or clipster headers for 87 R10? Trying to finalize which headers to use on my 87 R10. I am installing a new 383 and want to install headers at the same time. Truck is a 2wd and i will be keeping the TBI system. Truck is stock height right now and will remain that way. Main goal here is to keep the install easy and pick the set that will install without troubles. I will carry back from the headers with a new 2.5" true dual exhaust system. Anybody have pros or cons on the two options for headers mentioned? Thanks!

01-09-2013, 04:50 PM	#2
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: Patriot full length or clipster headers for 87 R10? Clipsters i had them on my 73. Got close on the bell housing ears. Decent headers 5/16 flange. Not my 1st choice. Looks at dougs D-310. Running them now. 3/8 flanges full length and tuck in the rail. But requires a diiferent trans x member because they tuck nicely. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-09-2013, 06:03 PM	#3
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Patriot full length or clipster headers for 87 R10? Was actually hoping to find something that didnt require modification. I guess i will look at other brands then. Sounds like there may not be a solution for a no modification fit.

01-09-2013, 06:24 PM	#4
Damon23 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: D'ville Georgia Posts: 470	Re: Patriot full length or clipster headers for 87 R10? I'll report back on how the hean elites go. I'm having them installed next week. Posted via Mobile Device

01-09-2013, 06:30 PM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: Patriot full length or clipster headers for 87 R10? The dougs fit a double hump. Just not a single hump Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-09-2013, 06:54 PM	#6
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Patriot full length or clipster headers for 87 R10? How do I find out what mine has? It is a 5.7 350 with the 700r4 transmission. Posted via Mobile Device

01-09-2013, 07:20 PM	#7
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Patriot full length or clipster headers for 87 R10? Hf trucks with factory true duall are the only doubl hump trucks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

01-09-2013, 07:24 PM	#8
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Patriot full length or clipster headers for 87 R10? So no choices for headers that will fit without modification work? Posted via Mobile Device

01-09-2013, 08:44 PM	#9
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Patriot full length or clipster headers for 87 R10? Also, how hard is it to modify the crossmember and where can you get the double hump replacement? Posted via Mobile Device

01-09-2013, 10:19 PM	#10
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Patriot full length or clipster headers for 87 R10? You can take to single humps and cut them in half an make a double from what I hear. I have full length on mine with no mods. 3 in pipe with an s bend over the non him part. Not a big issue really I'm dropped quiete a bite so I tube over speedbumps and such. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

01-09-2013, 10:30 PM	#11
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Patriot full length or clipster headers for 87 R10? Oh ok. So I can just have the exhaust shop bend the pipe to make it work? That's a no brainer. I am stock height and will stay that way so it sounds like I will be fine. As long as the long tubes can work I will go that route and just work around the crossmember. Posted via Mobile Device



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