"BEST" SBC headers for 2wd?

[CMars45000]

I am search of the best headers for a SBC in a 71 2wd. I have a set of Thorley Tri-Ys in my K5 on the 454 and they fit very nicley and seal up tight...I have also been looking at JBA's and Sandersons...Any thoughts? I just want something that has a THICK flange (3/8"?)and will provide ample clearance... Also I would like to find something that is offered in stainless..

So what are you guys running that you have had good luck with?


Thanks...

[GREASEMONKEY72]

hooker headers seem to be the fav for these trucks

[71chevylowrider]

I have Hooker Super Comp ceramic coated headers & they are great, the've been on the truck 4-5 years now, look good & no leaks, & they tuck up nice under my low truck & never hit, here's a pic of my truck so you can see how they look.

[fastwillie 696969]

if your tight on cash i would get the dynatech headers best headers for the buck (hot rod mag) gave these a hi rating

[724x4a/cchevy]

dynatech doesnt appear to make a set for our trucks. Mostly 2000+ years only

[rage'nrat638]

hookers baby.. got to love hookers

heres the number even

you can see by the mfg code they were made in 1992. i just redid them 1 month ago..they still look and work like new. all this for 140.00 or you can anty up for the coated.

[rage'nrat638]

Originally Posted by 71chevylowrider

I have Hooker Super Comp ceramic coated headers & they are great, the've been on the truck 4-5 years now, look good & no leaks, & they tuck up nice under my low truck & never hit, here's a pic of my truck so you can see how they look.

nice truck there low...

[Musclerodz]

If you want stainless, 3/8" thick, full length headers, Stainless Works is the best header out there and they are the best. We are also a dealer.

[Litemup]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

If you want stainless, 3/8" thick, full length headers, Stainless Works is the best header out there and they are the best. We are also a dealer.

How much do those run for a set?

[CMars45000]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

If you want stainless, 3/8" thick, full length headers, Stainless Works is the best header out there and they are the best. We are also a dealer.

I saw on stainlessworks website that there were two numbers listed. I take it that they are both stainless and one is polished, correct? I like the look of those that I was able to see pics for. Do they honestly fit really well??I am going with a full stainless exhaust and I want the crap to fit right without spending hours with a ball-peen MAKING them fit...

[fastwillie 696969]

i got the headers for my truck from dyna with no problem

[green724x4]

my dyno max headers are nice that are ceramic coated, they fit nice with little work. Don't remember the flanges because I used a bandint clamp to connect the pipe to the headers.

[Longhorn Man]

had hookers in my last truck, they were awsome. I wouldn't consider anything else after havin them.

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by Litemup

How much do those run for a set?

I won't answer here to keep this a non-classified thread but pm me and I will let you know

Mike

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by CMars45000

I saw on stainlessworks website that there were two numbers listed. I take it that they are both stainless and one is polished, correct? I like the look of those that I was able to see pics for. Do they honestly fit really well??I am going with a full stainless exhaust and I want the crap to fit right without spending hours with a ball-peen MAKING them fit...

The headers do not require any messaging to fit but they due reccomend short header plugs. The exhaust systems listed are for 72-87 LWB 4wd with leafs so I don't know if they would be a direct fit without some work. There are 5 combinations to choose from.

Mike