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angelsairman · 09-15-2004, 06:41 PM

I have a 2WD 1971 C-10 that i just put a 350 in with a TH350, column shift.
Anyone have any suggestions on what headers will give me the least headaches on installation and not to pricey??

toddtheodd · 09-15-2004, 06:47 PM

I had no problems installing my hooker long tube headers. They were like $200 though.

68w/sbc406 · 09-15-2004, 06:52 PM

i picked up a set of long tubes for 20 bucks at the swap meet(not sure what brand). just made sure the front tube went up and over the 2nd and 3rd to clear the motor mounts

crazy longhorn · 09-15-2004, 07:16 PM

Hooker Comps....#2452 (painted, $140 through Jegs)will fit stick or auto, & the collectors dont show but about 2" below the frame rails(good on a lowered truck)

crazyL

badpeanut · 09-15-2004, 07:55 PM

I used the Summit brand (~$100) on my '71 4x4 (350/TH350) with no problems other than having to make a small notch in the header flange to clear the temperature sending unit. Both exhaust manifolds were cracked on this truck.

Did you decided to go with headers rather than find that passenger side manifold?

WRMZ71 · 09-15-2004, 08:01 PM

Yep, the Summits and i got mine from Autozone. They are the flowtech's which are a division of Hooker if i'm correct. They were like 80 bucks and i didn't have one problem putting em in.

Z28Owner · 09-15-2004, 08:37 PM

My bro put flowtechs's on his, no prob's, I went with them also. Had no problems, cept for the 30 year old motor mounts let the # 2 header hit the frame. Changed them out. fit great, only plug I cant get to without a socket is # 6 , just use a stubby end wrench. No leaks either.

Longhorn Man · 09-15-2004, 09:00 PM

Hooker super comps.
I'll never buy cheap headers again.

67chops · 09-15-2004, 10:36 PM

does anyone know if a set of block huggers would fit on a sb in the 67. i was thinking about picking a pair up because they are relatively cheap.

68w/sbc406 · 09-15-2004, 10:46 PM

be careful about where the dump is, could be in the way of motor mount

bigjimzlll · 09-15-2004, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chops

does anyone know if a set of block huggers would fit on a sb in the 67. i was thinking about picking a pair up because they are relatively cheap.

if you have rams horns now, why switch to block huggers? you wont gain much if any in HP or torque

stllookn · 09-15-2004, 11:55 PM

Block huggers will not fit! I tried them on mine and they hit the motor mounts. Try the '70's Chevelle shorties...they will clear. I really like the torque I got with long tube headers but they are too low for a slammed truck! I really noticed the change in low and mid-range torque when I lowered and switched from the Hedman long tubes to the Dynomax shorties.

67chops · 09-16-2004, 01:48 AM

do you suggest i go to long tube headers then?

poff · 09-16-2004, 02:08 AM

I just put Hedmann Elites on my truck. They were like $300 at Summit but they have really thick flanges. my biggest problem with headers is the collectors always leak because the flanges bend. I did have to dent them for the Z-bar though. The tubes seem pretty thick too. I would also suggest Stage8 bolts, they are really nice and if you have accessories they will send you extra bolts in the length you need for free.

Longhorn Man · 09-16-2004, 04:42 AM

The hookers don't hit the ground onless your ride is slammed...and even then, it isn't much.

68C15 · 09-16-2004, 07:29 AM

Hedman shorties if you are going down. otherwise Hedman long tubes. the long ones are about $120 & I believe the shorties are close to the same money. they both have thick tubes which suppress that tinny sound I have heard from the flowtechs. by all means get those Stage 8 locking header bolts. you will NEVER have a bolt come loose. I also think all the new hedmans come with a "bell" style collector instead of the old fashioned flat leaker.

70short · 09-16-2004, 11:07 AM

I bought Hedman shorties for mine. I plan on ending up with A 4/6 or lower drop when I am finished. They were 135. delivered to my door from summit.

Gary

09-15-2004, 06:41 PM	#1
angelsairman Future Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grand Forks AFB, ND Posts: 151	Headers?????!!!! I have a 2WD 1971 C-10 that i just put a 350 in with a TH350, column shift. Anyone have any suggestions on what headers will give me the least headaches on installation and not to pricey?? __________________ Its not the end result that counts most...its the journey along the way that's most rewarding My truck doesn't leak, it just marks it's territory

09-15-2004, 06:52 PM	#3
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i picked up a set of long tubes for 20 bucks at the swap meet(not sure what brand). just made sure the front tube went up and over the 2nd and 3rd to clear the motor mounts Attached Images __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-15-2004, 07:16 PM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Hooker Comps....#2452 (painted, $140 through Jegs)will fit stick or auto, & the collectors dont show but about 2" below the frame rails(good on a lowered truck) crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

09-15-2004, 08:37 PM	#7
Z28Owner ......................... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: benton, ky Posts: 285	My bro put flowtechs's on his, no prob's, I went with them also. Had no problems, cept for the 30 year old motor mounts let the # 2 header hit the frame. Changed them out. fit great, only plug I cant get to without a socket is # 6 , just use a stubby end wrench. No leaks either. __________________ 1971 LWB Chevy C-10 350/350 3:42 eaton

09-15-2004, 10:36 PM	#9
67chops Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 81	does anyone know if a set of block huggers would fit on a sb in the 67. i was thinking about picking a pair up because they are relatively cheap. __________________ -Chops-

09-15-2004, 06:47 PM	#2
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	I had no problems installing my hooker long tube headers. They were like $200 though.

09-15-2004, 07:55 PM	#5
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	I used the Summit brand (~$100) on my '71 4x4 (350/TH350) with no problems other than having to make a small notch in the header flange to clear the temperature sending unit. Both exhaust manifolds were cracked on this truck. Did you decided to go with headers rather than find that passenger side manifold?

09-15-2004, 08:01 PM	#6
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Yep, the Summits and i got mine from Autozone. They are the flowtech's which are a division of Hooker if i'm correct. They were like 80 bucks and i didn't have one problem putting em in.

09-15-2004, 09:00 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Hooker super comps. I'll never buy cheap headers again.

09-15-2004, 10:46 PM	#10
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	be careful about where the dump is, could be in the way of motor mount __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-15-2004, 11:55 PM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Block huggers will not fit! I tried them on mine and they hit the motor mounts. Try the '70's Chevelle shorties...they will clear. I really like the torque I got with long tube headers but they are too low for a slammed truck! I really noticed the change in low and mid-range torque when I lowered and switched from the Hedman long tubes to the Dynomax shorties. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

09-16-2004, 01:48 AM	#13
67chops Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 81	do you suggest i go to long tube headers then? __________________ -Chops-

09-16-2004, 02:08 AM	#14
poff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 546	I just put Hedmann Elites on my truck. They were like $300 at Summit but they have really thick flanges. my biggest problem with headers is the collectors always leak because the flanges bend. I did have to dent them for the Z-bar though. The tubes seem pretty thick too. I would also suggest Stage8 bolts, they are really nice and if you have accessories they will send you extra bolts in the length you need for free. __________________ '70 K-20 San Diego, CA

09-16-2004, 04:42 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The hookers don't hit the ground onless your ride is slammed...and even then, it isn't much.

09-16-2004, 07:29 AM	#16
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Hedman shorties if you are going down. otherwise Hedman long tubes. the long ones are about $120 & I believe the shorties are close to the same money. they both have thick tubes which suppress that tinny sound I have heard from the flowtechs. by all means get those Stage 8 locking header bolts. you will NEVER have a bolt come loose. I also think all the new hedmans come with a "bell" style collector instead of the old fashioned flat leaker. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card



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09-16-2004, 11:07 AM	#17
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I bought Hedman shorties for mine. I plan on ending up with A 4/6 or lower drop when I am finished. They were 135. delivered to my door from summit. Gary __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

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