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Offline apchas

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Headers for a 4x4
« on: June 15, 2012, 08:08:00 pm »
Will Long tube headers work. I have 84 K-10??? I think they are for a standard 350ci

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Re: Headers for a 4x4
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2012, 10:31:14 pm »
Shouldn't be an issue. I'm not 100% certain but if its a stick shift you may or may not run into clearance issues with the clutch linkage. I doubt it, but not certain enough.
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Re: Headers for a 4x4
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2012, 10:36:19 pm »
I have a 700r4 Auto. I thought the front diff might be in a bind

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Re: Headers for a 4x4
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2012, 01:00:09 pm »
     You should be careful, some long tube headers on these older trucks give clearance issues with a few different items.  Front drive shaft for one, inner frame on drivers side for two. 
     Just do your homework first and see if anyone has installed the headers you want on a truck that is close to yours and you should be fine.
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Headers for a 4x4
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2012, 01:47:14 pm »
Will Long tube headers work. I have 84 K-10??? I think they are for a standard 350ci
I threw a set from summit in my 84 4x4. The only issue I ran in to was the rear leaf mount on the pass side. I have a th350 and np208-I did have to make shifter linkage for my column shift a wee bit shorter. It would bump the collector when shifting down to 1st; it didn't need to be shorter I was happier to make it that way. Then I ran in to exhaust shops not wanting to build an exhaust system for duals out...I'll post a pic when I get back to AK on Sunday night if you want-
Wes
84 Chevy Scottsdale SWB 4x4; 4" suspension lift.

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Re: Headers for a 4x4
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2012, 02:04:07 pm »
I would like to see Pictures. i am picking up a set today, used for $30.00, i need to make sure the flanges are true and no holes. I have a ton or room on drivers side. I know the pass side will have to snake around transfer case.

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Headers for a 4x4
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2012, 02:20:25 pm »
I'll be back to AK on Sunday. I'll snap some pics and send em your way
84 Chevy Scottsdale SWB 4x4; 4" suspension lift.

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Re: Headers for a 4x4
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2012, 02:37:58 pm »
Hey are you hooking up a Y pipe to that or going duals out?
84 Chevy Scottsdale SWB 4x4; 4" suspension lift.

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Re: Headers for a 4x4
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2012, 07:32:32 pm »
No. basic duel exhaust

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Re: Headers for a 4x4
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2012, 06:34:30 am »
No. basic duel exhaust

     You should consider an "h" or an "x" system to equal out the dual exhaust.  Otherwise you could get a different note from each side of the exhaust.
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Re: Headers for a 4x4
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2012, 12:52:43 pm »
Got full-length headers on both my '77 K20 (350 CID - TH350 - NP203) and my '91 V3500 (454 CID - 4L80e - NP205).  Haven't had any issues.
-Erik-
1991 V3500 - Gen V TBI 454, 4L80E, NP205, 14 bolt FF, D60, 8" Lift on 35s
1977 K20 Silverado - 350, THM350, NP203, 14 bolt FF, D44, Stock Lift on 31s
1969 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe - EFI350, THM350
1968 Chevrolet Step-side Pickup - 300HP L6