headers, anyone got the answer?

[texastrendz]

what i have is a 72 chevy with sbc that is bagged, does anyone know the part number, manufacturer that will fit. i do not need a guess, i figured that someone has a set that fits by now. once again any help would be great, thanks again. i do not want the ece brand or sandersons

[roofing458]

I act like an 11 year old and know how to follow the rules.

[jlaird]

whats wrong with the sandersons?

[texastrendz]

really just the price, i wanted something more wallet friendly if you know what i am saying, i am sure it is a great product, just can not spend that much on headers

[jlaird]

I was seriously considering a set from ebay that somebody here recommended that will work on bagged trucks. Let me see if I can find the thread...

[jlaird]

this is the thread I was talking about

[Riveted1]

Search button is your friend, but here ya go:

Headers

[Riveted1]

FWIW, I have the ECE ones on my '67 (had to b/c of the frame) but I LOVE em. Well worth the $$.

[texastrendz]

i actually talked to nathan at porterbuilt street rods, i got the answer i was looking for, just wanted a solid answer before i ordered anything, guys i always use the search option on any topic, i like solid info before i do anything, i do not have the patients and money to do things twice. thanks for all the info guys.

[oneday]

Re headers.Hey guys!I'm totally new at this and don't know how to do anything on this site yet!But i am building a sweet 1972 chevy s/b 2wd (lowered of course)up here in Canada.She's all new rolling chassis and i'm dropping the motor in 2 weeks .(FINALLY!!!)Your discussion on headers got my attention.Does anybody know which headers work best for stock crossmember/cab clearance issues?The drop is 41/2 front,5 rear.I'd like if the collectors were not lower than the front crossmember.(approx.370hp 350 rollerized,flat tops,bored 040.,all Edelbrock HP)Any knowledge is helpfull!

[protrash64]

.......oneday. .......unless your engine requires full length headers, use 3/4 or shorties. I used a Summit header for 88-98 GM trucks. Welded up the O2 sensor. Others use Patriot and applications for 80's Camaros work, also. You will be able to route your pipe above the tranny mount to avoid clearance issues. Im assuming the '72 doesnt have that much different than my '64. Holesaw your X-member and pipe on thru.

[oneday]

I'm new to this site and i love it.I just wish it was simpler to navigate and do things.Is it just me or did anyone else have troubles at first?Maybe i need to spend more time here?

[oneday]

protrash......thanks for the tip.i never thought of investigating latemodel headers,or camaro.nice truck!i used to have a 64.

[Riveted1]

Originally Posted by oneday

Re headers.Hey guys!I'm totally new at this and don't know how to do anything on this site yet!But i am building a sweet 1972 chevy s/b 2wd (lowered of course)up here in Canada.She's all new rolling chassis and i'm dropping the motor in 2 weeks .(FINALLY!!!)Your discussion on headers got my attention.Does anybody know which headers work best for stock crossmember/cab clearance issues?The drop is 41/2 front,5 rear.I'd like if the collectors were not lower than the front crossmember.(approx.370hp 350 rollerized,flat tops,bored 040.,all Edelbrock HP)Any knowledge is helpfull!

The Chevelle shorty headers I posted above will work. Or they make the ceramic coated ones. Sanderson and Doug Thorley make some for our trucks that work well too. As long as you don't have a '67 frame, in which case you'll need the ECE ones or similar.

And if you read the thread jlaird linked to, you would have even more choices.

[fixit-p]

Originally Posted by Riveted1

The Chevelle shorty headers I posted above will work. Or they make the ceramic coated ones. Sanderson and Doug Thorley make some for our trucks that work well too. As long as you don't have a '67 frame, in which case you'll need the ECE ones or similar.

Aren't the ECE headers actually sandersons???

[Riveted1]

Originally Posted by fixit-p

Aren't the ECE headers actually sandersons???

I believe so, but they're made to clear the frames on the '67s. Don't know if they're a special make for ECE or one of their standard headers. All I know is that they work

[shortbed70]

I run block huggers on mine and nothing is below the frame.

[Slik69]

that's strange, whenI first got my truck, I wanted to run the sanderson header and called them (spoke to a woman) and she told me they did not make a header for a 69 C10. Should I ask for another application. I was going to order the raw finish and have them coated later.

[fixit-p]

Originally Posted by Slik69

that's strange, whenI first got my truck, I wanted to run the sanderson header and called them (spoke to a woman) and she told me they did not make a header for a 69 C10. Should I ask for another application. I was going to order the raw finish and have them coated later.

I found the lising by engine you be the judge pic 1 is Sanderson CC10 and pic 2 is ECE or is pic 1 ECE and

[Riveted1]

Originally Posted by fixit-p

I found the lising by engine you be the judge pic 1 is Sanderson CC10 and pic 2 is ECE or is pic 1 ECE and

[Slik69]

peobably going to ask a silly question, but will the cc10 sanderson header fit a 69 c/10 without issue. I could have swore they told me they did not have an application.. but now that I think of it, it could have been for my other car.

[Riveted1]

Originally Posted by Slik69

peobably going to ask a silly question, but will the cc10 sanderson header fit a 69 c/10 without issue. I could have swore they told me they did not have an application.. but now that I think of it, it could have been for my other car.

Did you just use those two words in conjunction w/headers?

They fit just fine on my '67, so they should fit on your '69. It's the other way that the problem arises w/the frame with other types of headers. In other words, some manufacturers make them for '67-'72 C10's, but they don't actually fit '67's. But since you don't need the special routing b/c of the frame, there are cheaper solutions for you as noted above in this thread.

[ante_up13]

I have sandersons and both sides cracked on the rear tubes. I had only a few years of use on these.

By the way, they are for sale!

[colin_havens]

what about the 67 frame is so different that it limits the header options? I have a 67, and I'm almost ready to put my motor back in after a dropped crossmember install, and need new headers. Trying to go cheaper than the ece ones, but still look good with minimum cost. Just want to be sure I get it right the first time

[Riveted1]

The frame is a bit wider in that area. Some people just trim the frame. I didn't. You can look in my build thread to see what I'm talkin bout.