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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: Mike Phillips on April 12, 2009, 02:22:45 pm

Title: Factory Stainless Steel Headesrs - Opinions? Experience?
Post by: Mike Phillips on April 12, 2009, 02:22:45 pm: One of my friends told me the Stainless Steel Headers that came on some GM trucks were a good design, I'm wanting to upgrade the exhaust on a 454 going into my 1975 Jimmy and have found a couple of sets of these factory stainless steel headers for sale. I noticed both ads I'm looking at describe them as headers and not exhaust manifolds?

Here's a set on ebay

http://tinyurl.com/ccv4es

(http://i.ebayimg.com/21/!BP)iYf!!mk~$(KGrHgoH-D4EjlLlzw8!BJ1TkFeGo!~~_1.JPG)

Anyone have some insights or experiences on these types of headers?

:)
Title: Re: Factory Stainless Steel Headesrs - Opinions? Experience?
Post by: Captkaos on April 13, 2009, 10:41:07 am: I personally would run some sanderson headers without the air fittings.
Title: Re: Factory Stainless Steel Headesrs - Opinions? Experience?
Post by: choptop on April 13, 2009, 06:01:31 pm: I have been curious about these as well. I can get a set with the holes already welded up for about $100. Worth it???
Title: Re: Factory Stainless Steel Headesrs - Opinions? Experience?
Post by: VileZambonie on April 13, 2009, 06:37:14 pm: I wouldn't waste my $ on them unless you had to run manifolds. Put the cash towards some nice headers.
Title: Re: Factory Stainless Steel Headesrs - Opinions? Experience?
Post by: choptop on April 13, 2009, 07:04:20 pm: I was just considering them for my 86 crew. It doesnt have a hi-po engine in it, and if they would help over the cast iron manifolds, then I was going for them. Your answer is good enough for me. Thanks Vile.
Title: Re: Factory Stainless Steel Headesrs - Opinions? Experience?
Post by: VileZambonie on April 13, 2009, 07:13:03 pm: Quote from: choptop on April 13, 2009, 07:04:20 pm
It doesnt have a hi-po engine in it

You better fix that! lol
Title: Re: Factory Stainless Steel Headesrs - Opinions? Experience?
Post by: choptop on April 13, 2009, 07:19:23 pm: Quote from: VileZambonie on April 13, 2009, 07:13:03 pm
Quote from: choptop on April 13, 2009, 07:04:20 pm
It doesnt have a hi-po engine in it

You better fix that! lol

Yeah I know. I am considering some upgrades, but not until I get the other two straightened out. This one will be the tow rig. I know a compression boost, cam, intake/carb, and exhaust upgrades are gonna be needed. I really want to put a Cummins in it tho. Once again, after the other two. This one will get a paint job hopefully soon, but performance will be later