big block headers? (i know beat to death) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

low 84 · 03-24-2002, 04:15 PM

i know this question has been beat to death but i'm trying to help a good friend of mine find the right headers for his truck. He's a older guy and dosen't have a computer or anything.

the truck is a '68 long bed stepside with a 396 out off a chevelle SS. he wants to find a decent set of headers that will not cause clearence problems. he would like to use some kind of shorty if there are any but will also look at full lenght. they also need to be able to work with a manual and an auto because the truck is currently a muncie but he will be going to a 700r4.

any help would mean alot because this guy is basically one of my role models he knows a wealth of stuff about cars but he is limited about aftermarket highperformance stuff.

thanks

ryan c

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Pot holes are my enemy

'84 1\2 ton swb, 350 5\7 drop

just sold '64 1\2 ton
4\4 drop with built 350 (my toy)

69 longhorn · 03-24-2002, 05:27 PM

I cant say for sure on the big blocks,but just installed a set of Hooker Comps on the longhorn & was really happy with the fit. The Headmans that I took off had the collectors "cockeyed",1 pointed up, & the other down.....lots of ground clearance. .....69 longhorn

barn9 · 03-24-2002, 05:44 PM

I put on a set of Dynomax headers on my BB over a year ago. Went on nice, no problems, no leaks, and I like 'um.

------------------[*]'71 Cheyenne, 402BB[*]Winfield, KS[*] http://barn9.freeservers.com[*] steer50@hotmail.com

**70cst** · 03-24-2002, 07:54 PM

I have Thorley Tri Y Headers on my 402BB. Easy install.
Regards,
Dewayne 70cst

trukman1 · 03-25-2002, 01:02 AM

I bought Heddman's but you have to "NASCAR" the gaskets or do them once a month!!! (NASCAR means buy two sets, stick'em together with red hi-temp silicone, coating the inside surfaces well, then coating the outside surfaces as well before putting in. Messy but the only way I've found to seal up some headers. Trick was taught to me by my friend who works on lots of race cars.

**MikeB** · 03-25-2002, 10:11 AM

Yeah -- Hedman's are junk. I bought their "Elite" Headers, and had the same problem with one collector pointing up, the other down. The cylinder head-to-header gaskets they sent didn't even fit their own headers -- the gasket port IDs were too large. Their "hi-temp" coating is actually silver paint and started rusting after only a few months. What a joke! I ended up using stock (shiny silver) Fel Pro gaskets, but finally removed the headers altogether. I, too, have heard good things about the DynoMax headers. They are ceramic coated, have a lifetime warranty, and are only a little over $200 at SummitRacing.com. Hooker Super Comps are also good, but expensive.

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MikeB
69 C-10 Fleetside, mild 383, Dart Iron Eagle 180cc heads, Crane Energizer 266 cam and 1.6 roller rockers, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 600cfm carb, HEI w/ MSD components, 1986 front spindles/disc brakes, Vintage Air in-dash, lowered 2"/3".

REPO1 · 03-25-2002, 09:13 PM

Hard to beat Hooker headers. They make a quality product. And if he has the extra cash, spring to have them ceramic coated. They will then last a lifetime.

Reid

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper
#s matching 402BB Turbo 400 trans.
Air conditioning, power steering, manual brakes.
73,600 Original Miles!!

03-24-2002, 04:15 PM	#1
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	big block headers? (i know beat to death) i know this question has been beat to death but i'm trying to help a good friend of mine find the right headers for his truck. He's a older guy and dosen't have a computer or anything. the truck is a '68 long bed stepside with a 396 out off a chevelle SS. he wants to find a decent set of headers that will not cause clearence problems. he would like to use some kind of shorty if there are any but will also look at full lenght. they also need to be able to work with a manual and an auto because the truck is currently a muncie but he will be going to a 700r4. any help would mean alot because this guy is basically one of my role models he knows a wealth of stuff about cars but he is limited about aftermarket highperformance stuff. thanks ryan c ------------------ Pot holes are my enemy '84 1\2 ton swb, 350 5\7 drop just sold '64 1\2 ton 4\4 drop with built 350 (my toy) __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

03-24-2002, 05:27 PM	#2
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I cant say for sure on the big blocks,but just installed a set of Hooker Comps on the longhorn & was really happy with the fit. The Headmans that I took off had the collectors "cockeyed",1 pointed up, & the other down.....lots of ground clearance. .....69 longhorn __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

03-24-2002, 05:44 PM	#3
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I put on a set of Dynomax headers on my BB over a year ago. Went on nice, no problems, no leaks, and I like 'um. ------------------[]'71 Cheyenne, 402BB[]Winfield, KS[] http://barn9.freeservers.com[] steer50@hotmail.com __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

03-24-2002, 07:54 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	I have Thorley Tri Y Headers on my 402BB. Easy install. Regards, Dewayne 70cst __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-25-2002, 01:02 AM	#5
trukman1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Posts: 737	I bought Heddman's but you have to "NASCAR" the gaskets or do them once a month!!! (NASCAR means buy two sets, stick'em together with red hi-temp silicone, coating the inside surfaces well, then coating the outside surfaces as well before putting in. Messy but the only way I've found to seal up some headers. Trick was taught to me by my friend who works on lots of race cars. __________________ 1967 K30 461/TH400/Np205/D60/14FF/BDS MTZ 375/75/16 on 16x10 Pro Comps

03-25-2002, 10:11 AM	#6
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,609	Yeah -- Hedman's are junk. I bought their "Elite" Headers, and had the same problem with one collector pointing up, the other down. The cylinder head-to-header gaskets they sent didn't even fit their own headers -- the gasket port IDs were too large. Their "hi-temp" coating is actually silver paint and started rusting after only a few months. What a joke! I ended up using stock (shiny silver) Fel Pro gaskets, but finally removed the headers altogether. I, too, have heard good things about the DynoMax headers. They are ceramic coated, have a lifetime warranty, and are only a little over $200 at SummitRacing.com. Hooker Super Comps are also good, but expensive. ------------------ MikeB 69 C-10 Fleetside, mild 383, Dart Iron Eagle 180cc heads, Crane Energizer 266 cam and 1.6 roller rockers, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 600cfm carb, HEI w/ MSD components, 1986 front spindles/disc brakes, Vintage Air in-dash, lowered 2"/3". __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

03-25-2002, 09:13 PM	#7
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Hard to beat Hooker headers. They make a quality product. And if he has the extra cash, spring to have them ceramic coated. They will then last a lifetime. Reid ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper #s matching 402BB Turbo 400 trans. Air conditioning, power steering, manual brakes. 73,600 Original Miles!! __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

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