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68 Greenie 09-13-2015 07:57 PM

Headers
 
Okay needing some input on Header options. I have a 68 half ton long bed that I have lowered 4 inches up front and 6 in the rear. What is the best header set that would work for this. I would love a set that just bolts on and that doesn't drag the ground. Any suggestions?

englands 71 09-13-2015 09:07 PM

Re: Headers
 
I have a set of Thorley Headers . They came down a little too low so the exhaust shop cut them and ran my exhaust just fine. Do a little measuring to see exactly what your truck needs. The muffler shop here where I'm from knew exactly what kind I needed. Maybe your local muffler shop can help.

hugger6933 09-13-2015 09:13 PM

Re: Headers
 
Get a mid length header with a ball type collector and thick flanges those are less likely to leak. Jim

elkniks 09-13-2015 09:21 PM

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I'm using Headman mid length, only had to hammer one tube for plugs to fit( 1 3/4" primaries) Not sure of the part number, but I found it here when searching headers that fit.

mdeal 09-13-2015 09:48 PM

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Hedman Headers New Mid-Length headers don't hang past the frame rail and fit great. I've sold a few sets to customers at work. I'm going to use them on my 1971. Just look them up on their website.

BigMike 09-13-2015 10:30 PM

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I have the Sanderson mid headers. I love mine. Just dropped right in

68 Greenie 09-14-2015 12:58 AM

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Hey big mike is yours dropped like mine and if it is and they dropped right in do you know the part number for your headers?

68 Greenie 09-14-2015 01:03 AM

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mdeal do you have to do any modifications with them?

BigMike 09-14-2015 06:13 AM

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I'm 5.5" up front & 6" in the rear. I need to redo my pipes because the exhaust that is on it was built based on long tube headers. I made some down pipes to connect the headers to the existing pipes. I plan on getting the CPP trailing arm crossmember to run the pipes through to tuck them up. Here are pics of my drop and then the right & left sides of the motor to get an idea of the headers.

They really are super nice and fit perfect. Not 100% but I think they are used for Chevelles but fit our truck like they were built for them. Ill try and track down the part number. And you don't have to worry about exhaust leaks because they have you put black RTV silicon between the engine & header. Never had an exhaust leak and no loose header nolts.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1216788467

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Here are a couple more picture of fastom's truck with the Sandersons:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1216788142

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1216788142

mdeal 09-14-2015 08:39 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 Greenie (Post 7308113)
mdeal do you have to do any modifications with them?

I haven't installed them on my truck yet, but I've had a few customers that have used them on c10s and k10s with no issues. :metal:

SB'72 09-14-2015 11:35 AM

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I used the Sanderson headers mentioned by BIGMIKE, and they worked great. I purchased mine through Early Classic.

summitflier 09-14-2015 04:02 PM

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Went with flowmaster. I've had hookers, hedman's, sandersons,
thorley's, they are all good. (But only Hookers on a C-10 before).
I am impressed. Very good fit, very good finish (ceramic coated).
very good welds, and and tons of room between the frame,
oil filter, starter, steering linkage.

Red68ShortFleetside 09-14-2015 06:05 PM

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Do the Flowmaster headers hang down below the engine oil pan?
What part number for the Flowmaster headers?

summitflier 09-14-2015 06:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Red68ShortFleetside (Post 7308822)
Do the Flowmaster headers hang down below the engine oil pan?
What part number for the Flowmaster headers?

About a half an inch where the intermediate pipe flanges are.

Z10 09-14-2015 07:25 PM

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Sanderson CC11

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1006.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...0/IMG_1008.jpg

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smoked68 09-15-2015 11:35 AM

Re: Headers
 
I have a sbc in my 68, I used Hedman headers midlength.69026.. 1 3/4 primaries. They are a perfect fit and I have a manual. Ceramic coated. perfect

68 Greenie 09-16-2015 01:56 AM

Re: Headers
 
Hey guys thanks for your opinions and recommendations. Now I have to make up my mind of which ones to get. Headmans, Thorley, Flowmasters, Sanderson,Flowtech. Man now I'm even more confused.


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