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jb4short · 04-12-2008, 10:26 PM

I have been talking to Jamie at Thorley about mid-length headers for lowered trucks so they don't come down as far as stock below the frame.

How much interest is there for a shorty or mid length for the '67-'72?

I see a lot of people asking "Do they hang below the frame" in different for sale threads so I'm assuming it would be a nice add

Super-Dave · 04-12-2008, 10:46 PM

I would be interested, I only lowered mine 3 inches , but lots of low street crossings where I live.

lyrikz · 04-12-2008, 10:48 PM

im in...

jkaylor68gmc · 04-12-2008, 10:59 PM

I agree! I could use a set for my '47 since it rides on a modified '65 C-10 frame.

b&a72 · 04-13-2008, 12:31 AM

There is intrest we have been talking in the suspension section on this the last couple of days.

smoknbarrels · 04-13-2008, 12:31 AM

I am also really interested and in! but i want BBC headers.

and since you are talking with him, I think it would be a good idea to make them a nice size, at least 2" primaries going into a collector that flanges up to 3" pipe. this way there is actually some good performance out of it!

there is one brand out there that I know of that makes mid length.. but they are small tube headers.
keep us updated, I'll keep an eye on this thread.

72BlckButy · 04-13-2008, 01:46 AM

I'm in...

shortbed70 · 04-13-2008, 01:51 AM

I have a set of shorty block huggers in my 65 sbc but I am thinking of going to the mid lenght's but there expensive. I like my huggers you cant see any of the exhaust from under the truck below the frame. I had a set of headman headers on it before and they hung alittle low.

dieselarmy13 · 04-13-2008, 03:10 AM

I'm in if they clear clutch stuff.

70cstjr · 04-13-2008, 03:17 AM

I know my father is looking for a set..that is why he got rid of his thorly try Y and i think he is looking at sanderson, but i think he needs his in the next 3 months

**Tim Christian** · 04-13-2008, 03:26 AM

Street and Preformance already make a set. I have them on my truck and they are SUPER!!!!

**70cst** · 04-13-2008, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cstjr

I know my father is looking for a set..that is why he got rid of his thorly try Y and i think he is looking at sanderson, but i think he needs his in the next 3 months

70cstjr speaks words of wisdom!!! Yes I would be very interested!!

**70cst** · 04-13-2008, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

Street and Preformance already make a set. I have them on my truck and they are SUPER!!!!

Tim...Are these for BB Engines?

**70cst** · 04-14-2008, 03:43 AM

TTT

Mondo · 04-14-2008, 04:14 AM

I bought a pair from ECE and like them... kind of hard to see

"...Early Classic is proud to offer the highest quality, American-made Small Block Headers available for 1967-'72 GM small block trucks. These new mid-length headers are swept rearward and dump below the firewall eliminating ground clearance problems for lowered trucks.

These 16 gauge, mandrel bent beauties come with the only patented leak-free flange on the market. As an added bonus, a ceramic thermal barrier coating has been applied inside and out for years of trouble-free performance. (Pair)"

**70cst** · 04-14-2008, 05:14 AM

Time out!! Are we talking BB or SB? If it's SB than I am stillout in left field as I have a 402BB. :

smoknbarrels · 04-14-2008, 06:31 PM

well, we should be talking about BB! as there are 47,000 different SB headers out there, I'm sure there are a few that will fit or fit with minor tweaking.
us BBC guys are in a good need of some large tube mid lengths!

**70cst** · 04-15-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoknbarrels

well, we should be talking about BB! as there are 47,000 different SB headers out there, I'm sure there are a few that will fit or fit with minor tweaking.
us BBC guys are in a good need of some large tube mid lengths!

YES...I agree. At this point all I see are Sanderson Block Huggers for lowered BB trucks. I don't want my pipes below the frame. On the highway that might be fine but in the back woods off the beaten path...not a good idea.

AlienYouth · 04-15-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

I'm in if they clear clutch stuff.

+1

lindsey · 04-16-2008, 06:35 AM

Also looking for some mid-length BBC headers.

red71cheyenne · 04-16-2008, 08:27 AM

Well, if you are talking about SB, don't get the Dynomax coated one's for our year. They hang below the frame about 2-3 inches. Of course if your truck isn't lowered, they are fine.

HoupPhotography · 04-16-2008, 09:40 AM

If your talking SB I'm in. I bought a set of Sumitt shorty's and they're junk, IMO... I didn't even put them on. I only paid 90 bucks for 'em, the paint was already peeling off when I took them out of the box..

Yeah, so a long answer longer..... Yes, I"m in!!!

**special-K** · 04-16-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoknbarrels

well, we should be talking about BB! as there are 47,000 different SB headers out there, I'm sure there are a few that will fit or fit with minor tweaking.
us BBC guys are in a good need of some large tube mid lengths!

Actually,there already are alot of choices for 3/4 length BBC heareds.The Chevelle headers fit,too.There are definately a heck of alot of SBC trucks out there.So,thats why we need these headers,since so many are being lowered.
The problem is these headers need to be made for manual transmission applications.The raer tube just needs to run slightly forward,then down lower than the z-bar.The current Doug`s headers will work,but just hang a bit low by the time you run pipe off the collector.
Shorties don`t do enough over manifolds to justify their use,IMO.You need length.I`d like to see a mandrel-bent 3" pipe to connect to the collector that tapers to 2.5".

jb4short · 04-16-2008, 04:01 PM

I am talking about SB. Most of the ones I've looked at leave you with a downward angle that makes it tough to keep from dropping below the frame

Mondo · 04-17-2008, 07:17 AM

like this?

04-12-2008, 10:26 PM	#1
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback I have been talking to Jamie at Thorley about mid-length headers for lowered trucks so they don't come down as far as stock below the frame. How much interest is there for a shorty or mid length for the '67-'72? I see a lot of people asking "Do they hang below the frame" in different for sale threads so I'm assuming it would be a nice add

04-12-2008, 10:46 PM	#2
Super-Dave Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lompoc, Ca Posts: 128	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback I would be interested, I only lowered mine 3 inches , but lots of low street crossings where I live.

04-12-2008, 10:48 PM	#3
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,055	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback im in...

04-12-2008, 10:59 PM	#4
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback I agree! I could use a set for my '47 since it rides on a modified '65 C-10 frame. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

04-13-2008, 12:31 AM	#5
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback There is intrest we have been talking in the suspension section on this the last couple of days.

04-13-2008, 12:31 AM	#6
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback I am also really interested and in! but i want BBC headers. and since you are talking with him, I think it would be a good idea to make them a nice size, at least 2" primaries going into a collector that flanges up to 3" pipe. this way there is actually some good performance out of it! there is one brand out there that I know of that makes mid length.. but they are small tube headers. keep us updated, I'll keep an eye on this thread. __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

04-13-2008, 01:46 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback I'm in... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-13-2008, 01:51 AM	#8
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback I have a set of shorty block huggers in my 65 sbc but I am thinking of going to the mid lenght's but there expensive. I like my huggers you cant see any of the exhaust from under the truck below the frame. I had a set of headman headers on it before and they hung alittle low. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

04-13-2008, 03:10 AM	#9
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback I'm in if they clear clutch stuff. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

04-13-2008, 03:17 AM	#10
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback I know my father is looking for a set..that is why he got rid of his thorly try Y and i think he is looking at sanderson, but i think he needs his in the next 3 months __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

04-13-2008, 03:26 AM	#11
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback Street and Preformance already make a set. I have them on my truck and they are SUPER!!!!

04-14-2008, 03:43 AM	#14
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback TTT __________________ 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!

04-14-2008, 04:14 AM	#15
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback I bought a pair from ECE and like them... kind of hard to see "...Early Classic is proud to offer the highest quality, American-made Small Block Headers available for 1967-'72 GM small block trucks. These new mid-length headers are swept rearward and dump below the firewall eliminating ground clearance problems for lowered trucks. These 16 gauge, mandrel bent beauties come with the only patented leak-free flange on the market. As an added bonus, a ceramic thermal barrier coating has been applied inside and out for years of trouble-free performance. (Pair)" Attached Images Last edited by Mondo; 04-14-2008 at 04:16 AM.

04-14-2008, 05:14 AM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback Time out!! Are we talking BB or SB? If it's SB than I am stillout in left field as I have a 402BB. : __________________ 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! Last edited by 70cst; 04-14-2008 at 05:15 AM.

04-14-2008, 06:31 PM	#17
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback well, we should be talking about BB! as there are 47,000 different SB headers out there, I'm sure there are a few that will fit or fit with minor tweaking. us BBC guys are in a good need of some large tube mid lengths! __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project



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04-16-2008, 06:35 AM	#20
lindsey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 30	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback Also looking for some mid-length BBC headers.

04-16-2008, 08:27 AM	#21
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback Well, if you are talking about SB, don't get the Dynomax coated one's for our year. They hang below the frame about 2-3 inches. Of course if your truck isn't lowered, they are fine. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

04-16-2008, 09:40 AM	#22
HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback If your talking SB I'm in. I bought a set of Sumitt shorty's and they're junk, IMO... I didn't even put them on. I only paid 90 bucks for 'em, the paint was already peeling off when I took them out of the box.. Yeah, so a long answer longer..... Yes, I"m in!!! __________________ R.I.P. Scott Kalitta

04-16-2008, 04:01 PM	#24
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback I am talking about SB. Most of the ones I've looked at leave you with a downward angle that makes it tough to keep from dropping below the frame

04-17-2008, 07:17 AM	#25
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Headers for lowered trucks...looking for feedback like this? Attached Images

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