Exhaust header recommendation + question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Asshat · 10-15-2020, 02:49 AM

Looking to install some headers when I get the motor back in, so I was looking for suggestions. I have seen the Flowtech and Hooker long tube headers, however, I am wondering if they will work with the manual trans. The clutch linkage is near the exhaust.

Also, when using headers on a straight six, you need to run coolant lines to the intake manifold, correct? This is to keep the intake warm?

Asshat · 10-16-2020, 12:43 AM

I did some more searching, looks like this is a good one.
https://www.12bolt.com/store/p153/Ex...-250-292_.html

**The Rocknrod** · 10-16-2020, 07:42 AM

Oh ya, those are cool.

**cwcarpenter98** · 10-16-2020, 09:33 AM

That's probably what I would go with if I was putting a 292 in my truck

AcampoDave · 10-16-2020, 10:39 PM

Wow, those look like a nice part. More nostalgic than tublular headers which is a good thing. Yes the coolant lines are to keep the intake warm.

**The Rocknrod** · 10-17-2020, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asshat

I did some more searching, looks like this is a good one.
https://www.12bolt.com/store/p153/Ex...-250-292_.html

Every time I look at that site I want to go crazy on a six banger again.

geezer#99 · 10-17-2020, 08:49 AM

I had those headers on my 65. Installed by the Previous owner hb32.
They fit nice and were super quiet.
I used a heat plate to run coolant thru to warm up the intake plenum.

10-15-2020, 02:49 AM	#1
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Exhaust header recommendation + question Looking to install some headers when I get the motor back in, so I was looking for suggestions. I have seen the Flowtech and Hooker long tube headers, however, I am wondering if they will work with the manual trans. The clutch linkage is near the exhaust. Also, when using headers on a straight six, you need to run coolant lines to the intake manifold, correct? This is to keep the intake warm? __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

10-16-2020, 12:43 AM	#2
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Re: Exhaust header recommendation + question I did some more searching, looks like this is a good one. https://www.12bolt.com/store/p153/Ex...-250-292_.html __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

10-16-2020, 07:42 AM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Exhaust header recommendation + question Oh ya, those are cool. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-16-2020, 09:33 AM	#4
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Exhaust header recommendation + question That's probably what I would go with if I was putting a 292 in my truck __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

10-16-2020, 10:39 PM	#5
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,778	Re: Exhaust header recommendation + question Wow, those look like a nice part. More nostalgic than tublular headers which is a good thing. Yes the coolant lines are to keep the intake warm.

10-17-2020, 08:49 AM	#7
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,733	Re: Exhaust header recommendation + question I had those headers on my 65. Installed by the Previous owner hb32. They fit nice and were super quiet. I used a heat plate to run coolant thru to warm up the intake plenum.

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