What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RatRod68 · 04-26-2011, 09:18 PM

I have stock F-Body manifolds on my 68, which perform just fine, and i highly doubt i will change them, but i am doing this swap again, only in another truck, and this one is going to be 4x4. With that, i am wondering what is everyone doing for headers? I seen a bunch of different ones in the "List your build!" thread or whatever its called.

Any help would be great! Especially from anyone who swapped an L-Series into a 4x4

BR3W CITY · 04-27-2011, 09:56 AM

not a 4wd, but using tbss manifolds. Fit nice and tight, but may have to trim the exh flange or the ear on a 4l80e for clearance.

RatRod68 · 04-27-2011, 10:01 AM

What are those off of?

I see you trimmed the frame as well

usmcchevy · 04-27-2011, 10:02 AM

I'm using TBSS manifolds also. I had to trim about a 1/2" off the drivers side of my 4l80e.

RocketKing · 04-27-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

I'm using TBSS manifolds also. I had to trim about a 1/2" off the drivers side of my 4l80e.

X2 I did exactly the same.

RatRod68 · 04-27-2011, 11:34 AM

I am also doing a 6.0 into a 94 Ford Ranger. Maybe the TBSS manifolds will help with fitting issues on that one too....

BR3W CITY · 04-27-2011, 04:29 PM

that are the "flattest" manifold you can get. If you use a vband instead of the flanges, you gain about 2/3rds of an inch of clearance.

My frame actually isn't trimmed in that pic, its an optical illusion, although since then there is a little notch in the frame where the flange used to rub.

RatRod68 · 04-27-2011, 04:53 PM

oh, ok. What is a V-Band?

68GMCCustom · 04-27-2011, 09:58 PM

here's mine. Dynatech LSx swap headers for '70-'81 Camaro. They are 1 7/8" x 3" long tubes, ceramic coated for $399. Quite a deal I think.

RatRod68 · 04-27-2011, 10:15 PM

damn that is a deal. I still don't think they would work for the Ranger, but would look sexy as hell on my 68. I am very interested in how well they seal up. Once you get it up and running, please let me know. If they hold up well for you, than i am definitely buying some.

Mr. 250r · 04-28-2011, 12:25 AM

i've also been looking for some that will work but i don't wanna notch the frame not sure what your year is ratrod but i found these https://www.herronperformance.com/st...&productId=335

68GMCCustom · 04-28-2011, 10:58 AM

yup...those are made for our trucks and are a 1 5/8" primary....and if you're motor is putting out more then stock, they have a new 1 7/8" - 3" version

RatRod68 · 04-28-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

yup...those are made for our trucks and are a 1 5/8" primary....and if you're motor is putting out more then stock, they have a new 1 7/8" - 3" version

I thought you said they were for a 70-81 Camaro?

RocketKing · 04-28-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RatRod68

I thought you said they were for a 70-81 Camaro?

His Dynatech are for Camaros, but the headers from Herron are Doug Thorleys and are specifically made for our trucks. I think currently they are out of stock and are going to produce the large tube (1 7/8) instead.

RatRod68 · 04-28-2011, 01:00 PM

ahhh. ok. I got confused there for a bit. Thanks for clearing it up for me.

RatRod68 · 04-28-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. 250r

i've also been looking for some that will work but i don't wanna notch the frame not sure what your year is ratrod but i found these https://www.herronperformance.com/st...&productId=335

For 200 bucks, i will notch the frame.

I already notched it when we installed the f-body manifolds, but they are just blah. Not flashy. I want flashy. And cheap. So far, Dynatech has my vote

Mr. 250r · 04-28-2011, 01:11 PM

i just cant pull myself to do that not even on a mud truck i don't even like drilling holes in my floor lol
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RatRod68 · 04-28-2011, 01:35 PM

lol, you would hate to see my Ranger then.... cut here, drill there, shave this, shorten that

Mr. 250r · 04-28-2011, 06:23 PM

i could never do that i like to treat my mud truck like a show truck except on special occasions like hill climbs, mud holes etc lol something about it bothers me i guess
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67C10BUB · 04-29-2011, 06:07 AM

I used the Doug Thorley headers and they fit perfectly. Absolutely no trimming. I think they were close to $500 shipped.

RatRod68 · 04-29-2011, 09:17 AM

The Dougs didn't require new plug wires? I thought i read somewhere that you had to get special plug wires for them. Maybe i am just losing my mind...

67C10BUB · 04-29-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RatRod68

The Dougs didn't require new plug wires? I thought i read somewhere that you had to get special plug wires for them. Maybe i am just losing my mind...

They did, but that seems pretty minor compared to cutting up your frame.
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BR3W CITY · 04-30-2011, 11:46 AM

eh, cutting the frame is free and uses tools I already had. MINOR frame notches or even large frame notches are fine as long as extra support/boxing is done if the cuts are signifigant.

04-26-2011, 09:18 PM	#1
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? I have stock F-Body manifolds on my 68, which perform just fine, and i highly doubt i will change them, but i am doing this swap again, only in another truck, and this one is going to be 4x4. With that, i am wondering what is everyone doing for headers? I seen a bunch of different ones in the "List your build!" thread or whatever its called. Any help would be great! Especially from anyone who swapped an L-Series into a 4x4 __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

04-27-2011, 09:56 AM	#2
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? not a 4wd, but using tbss manifolds. Fit nice and tight, but may have to trim the exh flange or the ear on a 4l80e for clearance. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD Last edited by BR3W CITY; 04-27-2011 at 09:56 AM.

04-27-2011, 10:01 AM	#3
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? What are those off of? I see you trimmed the frame as well __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi Last edited by RatRod68; 04-27-2011 at 10:02 AM.

04-27-2011, 10:02 AM	#4
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? I'm using TBSS manifolds also. I had to trim about a 1/2" off the drivers side of my 4l80e. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

04-27-2011, 11:34 AM	#6
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? I am also doing a 6.0 into a 94 Ford Ranger. Maybe the TBSS manifolds will help with fitting issues on that one too.... __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

04-27-2011, 04:29 PM	#7
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? that are the "flattest" manifold you can get. If you use a vband instead of the flanges, you gain about 2/3rds of an inch of clearance. My frame actually isn't trimmed in that pic, its an optical illusion, although since then there is a little notch in the frame where the flange used to rub. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

04-27-2011, 04:53 PM	#8
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? oh, ok. What is a V-Band? __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

04-27-2011, 09:58 PM	#9
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? here's mine. Dynatech LSx swap headers for '70-'81 Camaro. They are 1 7/8" x 3" long tubes, ceramic coated for $399. Quite a deal I think. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

04-27-2011, 10:15 PM	#10
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? damn that is a deal. I still don't think they would work for the Ranger, but would look sexy as hell on my 68. I am very interested in how well they seal up. Once you get it up and running, please let me know. If they hold up well for you, than i am definitely buying some. __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

04-28-2011, 12:25 AM	#11
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? i've also been looking for some that will work but i don't wanna notch the frame not sure what your year is ratrod but i found these https://www.herronperformance.com/st...&productId=335 __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB Last edited by Mr. 250r; 04-28-2011 at 12:28 AM.

04-28-2011, 10:58 AM	#12
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? yup...those are made for our trucks and are a 1 5/8" primary....and if you're motor is putting out more then stock, they have a new 1 7/8" - 3" version __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

04-28-2011, 01:00 PM	#15
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? ahhh. ok. I got confused there for a bit. Thanks for clearing it up for me. __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

04-28-2011, 01:11 PM	#17
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? i just cant pull myself to do that not even on a mud truck i don't even like drilling holes in my floor lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB

04-28-2011, 01:35 PM	#18
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? lol, you would hate to see my Ranger then.... cut here, drill there, shave this, shorten that __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

04-28-2011, 06:23 PM	#19
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? i could never do that i like to treat my mud truck like a show truck except on special occasions like hill climbs, mud holes etc lol something about it bothers me i guess Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB



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04-29-2011, 06:07 AM	#20
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? I used the Doug Thorley headers and they fit perfectly. Absolutely no trimming. I think they were close to $500 shipped. Attached Images __________________ 67 5.3L Build

04-29-2011, 09:17 AM	#21
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? The Dougs didn't require new plug wires? I thought i read somewhere that you had to get special plug wires for them. Maybe i am just losing my mind... __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

04-30-2011, 11:46 AM	#23
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What are you guys doing for exhaust manifolds/headers? eh, cutting the frame is free and uses tools I already had. MINOR frame notches or even large frame notches are fine as long as extra support/boxing is done if the cuts are signifigant. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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