long tube headers w/frame Z

[bedsled71]

i was wondering if regular long tube headers will stay tucked up with a 2 1/2 inch Z. anyone know?

[LMDGUY]

Originally Posted by bedsled71

i was wondering if regular long tube headers will stay tucked up with a 2 1/2 inch Z. anyone know?

on my 73 C10 i had to change over to shorty headers.. longtubes would be 2" into the ground

[1LoC10]

doesnt a z raise the engine? seems like long tubes would same height as shorties on a stock frame

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by LMDGUY

on my 73 C10 i had to change over to shorty headers.. longtubes would be 2" into the ground

You Z'd your 73 C10 & the headers got closer to the ground vs. bolt-on lowering methods?

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

doesnt a z raise the engine? seems like long tubes would same height as shorties on a stock frame

Correct unless the drivetrain is not raised the same amount as the 'Z' (modified motor-mounts etc....). If the long tubes were 2" below the frame rail & you do a 2" 'Z', they're now flush w/the frame rail (provided there's no new interference w/the firewall when moving the drivetrain up).

[LMDGUY]

well i guess I should thought it out.. the headers that came on the truck were about 2" below the frame before we started the "Z". But if i would left them on the truck I think they woulda gone right in the the trans linkage? or mostlikey hit the firewall?

[bagged69c10]

i have a 2 7/8 z and my longtubes still hang down about an inch.