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Title: which long tube or shorty or block huggers headers
Post by: 305chevy c-10 on April 08, 2011, 05:04:56 PM

hi has anyone used any after market headers on their truck (sbc)
i have a set of summit long tube but they look bad and are dented up ... whated to get ceramic or stainless for new motor but i dont want to buy some and have a big clearance issue ......i really want long tube ....i was told they produce more torque than short ........any pics would be nice

Title: Re: which long tube or shorty or block huggers headers
Post by: beastie_3 on April 08, 2011, 05:38:58 PM

I have a set of Thorley headers and couldnt be more happier. They have thicker primaries and flanges and mine are plated. They are tri-Y headers, so they benefit torque.

Mud got burnt on them, but thats what a 4x4 is for...

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/beastie_3/Truck/K10022.jpg)

Title: Re: which long tube or shorty or block huggers headers
Post by: 305chevy c-10 on April 08, 2011, 08:37:36 PM

oh ok .........that what i want ...some that wont rust

Title: Re: which long tube or shorty or block huggers headers
Post by: bake74 on April 09, 2011, 09:42:27 PM

Quote from: beastie_3 on April 08, 2011, 05:38:58 PM

I have a set of Thorley headers and couldnt be more happier. They have thicker primaries and flanges and mine are plated. They are tri-Y headers, so they benefit torque.

Mud got burnt on them, but thats what a 4x4 is for...

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/beastie_3/Truck/K10022.jpg)

     Hey beastie, how well do those headers fit in the frame rails, do you have any pics showing the frame rails and where the headers end under the truck ?

Title: Re: which long tube or shorty or block huggers headers
Post by: beastie_3 on April 09, 2011, 10:56:47 PM

Ya Ill see what I can do tomorrow.

Title: Re: which long tube or shorty or block huggers headers
Post by: 305chevy c-10 on April 09, 2011, 11:07:22 PM

does anyone know if headers for chevelle or maybe nova will clear frame or firewall in these trucks

Title: Re: which long tube or shorty or block huggers headers
Post by: beastie_3 on April 10, 2011, 11:33:21 AM

couldnt tell ya, but id say no.

Title: Re: which long tube or shorty or block huggers headers
Post by: beastie_3 on April 10, 2011, 11:45:21 AM

These are made for a 4wd, so the passenger side ends earlier than the driver side. I dont care for it as much but not a big deal.
Driver side:
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/beastie_3/Truck/DSCF4266.jpg)
It hangs just below the frame, but I have it heading right back up and over the crossmember.
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/beastie_3/Truck/DSCF4268.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/beastie_3/Truck/DSCF4271.jpg)

Passenger side:
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/beastie_3/Truck/DSCF4267.jpg)
It ends at an angle flush with the frame and then turned back up and over the crossmember.
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/beastie_3/Truck/DSCF4270.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/beastie_3/Truck/DSCF4269.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/beastie_3/Truck/DSCF4272.jpg)

Title: Re: which long tube or shorty or block huggers headers
Post by: 305chevy c-10 on April 15, 2011, 03:47:24 PM

oh ok nice detailed pics ...........thanks