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**raidmagic** · 11-14-2019, 09:09 PM

1980 C10 1/2 ton. I put a new engine and trans (350/350) in the truck, when I bought it, it came with headers new in the box so I figured I'd use them too. Headmans. They fit great except my drivers side header points straight at the trans mount.

I could do some crazy angles on the exhaust pipe but it seems to me it's easier to just cut the trans mount in half and weld another piece to it and make it go straight across rather than dip down like the stock one does. I have an extra trans mount so I could use the pass side of that mount.

Any reason this won't work? Any other ideas aside from dipping the pipe? I have a nice set of pipes with an H pipe already and would like to just bolt it on.

Thanks for your tips.

KQQL IT · 11-15-2019, 12:39 PM

Get one from a pre 77 or so. No catalyst converter trucks have a double hump crossmember.
Or get an aftermarket tube style.

**1957 Chief** · 11-15-2019, 08:49 PM

What KQQLIT said, Just get a double hump crossmember.

Bubba

KQQL IT · 11-15-2019, 11:44 PM

No connection with them. But was a quality part.

https://m.facebook.com/Scorpionfabri...741954/?type=3

sbeard73 · 11-19-2019, 09:31 AM

I got this one worked great.
https://www.ifabspeed.com/product-pa...ns-crossmember

**raidmagic** · 11-20-2019, 05:51 PM

Thanks for the info. I just cut my stocker apart and re welded it to get the clearance I needed. I'm going to pick up a tubular one later. Thanks for the links.

11-14-2019, 09:09 PM	#1
raidmagic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 420	Headers and the trans mount 1980 C10 1/2 ton. I put a new engine and trans (350/350) in the truck, when I bought it, it came with headers new in the box so I figured I'd use them too. Headmans. They fit great except my drivers side header points straight at the trans mount. I could do some crazy angles on the exhaust pipe but it seems to me it's easier to just cut the trans mount in half and weld another piece to it and make it go straight across rather than dip down like the stock one does. I have an extra trans mount so I could use the pass side of that mount. Any reason this won't work? Any other ideas aside from dipping the pipe? I have a nice set of pipes with an H pipe already and would like to just bolt it on. Thanks for your tips. __________________ 1965 C-10 1/2 ton shortbed part time daily driver 1980 C-10 1/2 ton shortbed project

11-15-2019, 12:39 PM	#2
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,128	Re: Headers and the trans mount Get one from a pre 77 or so. No catalyst converter trucks have a double hump crossmember. Or get an aftermarket tube style. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

11-15-2019, 08:49 PM	#3
1957 Chief Proud Vet that loves the USA Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 458	Re: Headers and the trans mount What KQQLIT said, Just get a double hump crossmember. Bubba

11-15-2019, 11:44 PM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,128	Re: Headers and the trans mount No connection with them. But was a quality part. https://m.facebook.com/Scorpionfabri...741954/?type=3 __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

11-19-2019, 09:31 AM	#5
sbeard73 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Seminary Posts: 6	Re: Headers and the trans mount I got this one worked great. https://www.ifabspeed.com/product-pa...ns-crossmember __________________ 1984 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 1935 Ford P/U 2012 Mustang GT/CS 1985 El Camino 1974 Ford Bronco

11-20-2019, 05:51 PM	#6
raidmagic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 420	Re: Headers and the trans mount Thanks for the info. I just cut my stocker apart and re welded it to get the clearance I needed. I'm going to pick up a tubular one later. Thanks for the links. __________________ 1965 C-10 1/2 ton shortbed part time daily driver 1980 C-10 1/2 ton shortbed project



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