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hardliquor1 · 02-05-2006, 11:14 AM

I have a 68 LWB 2wd and am installing a 454/496 BBC witha turbo 400 trans. Any recomendations on what brand and or p/n headers to use?

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 02-05-2006, 05:04 PM

I got headman coated headers no clearance problems except they hang a little below the frame rails. They fit like a glove. Don't remember the part # look at Sumit or Jegs.

Jayss109 · 02-05-2006, 08:29 PM

Id like to see any pics of BBC headers installed and part #s if possible!

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71Dragtruck · 02-05-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardliquor1

I have a 68 LWB 2wd and am installing a 454/496 BBC witha turbo 400 trans. Any recomendations on what brand and or p/n headers to use?

With a motor like that you will want something with at least a 2" primary, I run Hooker Super Comps.

hardliquor1 · 02-05-2006, 10:17 PM

I'll be sure to post the pics when complete, probably in 6-8 weeks.

hardliquor1 · 02-05-2006, 10:19 PM

Are the hooker super comps available in stainless steel or do you have a part number?

71Dragtruck · 02-05-2006, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardliquor1

Are the hooker super comps available in stainless steel or do you have a part number?

They have coated and painted in those, 2841-1HKR in coated, 2841HKR painted.

hardliquor1 · 02-05-2006, 10:51 PM

approx how far below the frame do they hang?

71Dragtruck · 02-06-2006, 12:01 AM

They are equal length so they hang fairly low, they are lower than my headman were, I've never touched or dinged mine yet. I just saw that you were running a 496, suggested them for the best performance.

kelsfine69 · 02-06-2006, 12:52 AM

Hooker Super Comps......Bought them black and had them coated after, fit nice. can remove both without lifting engine. Kinda close to starter but went to a Powermaster Zero Heat Sink gear reductionm starter, Problem solved.Sorry dont have the #

*bskylerj* · 02-06-2006, 12:53 AM

I purchased a set of Sanderson Headers for my 71 with a big block. They are a short set as I sit low and needed the block hugger ones. I got them coated. Here is a link for them.

http://www.sandersonheaders.com/pagesbypartnum/bb4.htm

jhow66 · 02-06-2006, 01:17 AM

Got Hedman part # 69130 (2" primary-3" collector). Installs from bottom without removing anything except dipstick. (On a 502-400T)

hardliquor1 · 02-06-2006, 01:21 PM

How far do the Heddman's hang below the frame? My truck is lowered.

*bskylerj* · 02-06-2006, 02:46 PM

My heddman's hang to low for me. That is why I went to the Sanderson's. The Heddman are a few inches below the frame. I will see if I can find a picture of them. I did not like the fact they scraped and that when you look at a nice truck that has been lowered and you can see the headers hanging down below thr frame.

jhow66 · 02-06-2006, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardliquor1

How far do the Heddman's hang below the frame? My truck is lowered.

Here is a view of the Hedmans:

*bskylerj* · 02-06-2006, 07:38 PM

Exactly. That is the same as mine. This way I just don't have to find the pictures.

**clay68c10** · 02-06-2006, 09:32 PM

I recall hearing about some shorty Chevelle BB headers that were an in-between length and fit our trucks pretty well.

cduster · 02-06-2006, 10:20 PM

These are what I am using on my 454. Heddman #686101 17. They are the Chevelle 3/4 length.

I cut a little on the passenger side from the top rail. About 3/8" wide and about 3-4i" long by the #3 and #5 cylinder tubes, just for a little clearance. The hedder hit the frame, so I just gave it a little room. Fit good on the drivers side.

Dan

pebbleboy · 02-06-2006, 10:35 PM

cduster Where did you get those from? I can only find the painted ones on Summit

cduster · 02-06-2006, 10:56 PM

They came from a board member 1 1/2- 2 yrs ago. Not sure where he got them, and can't remember who it was (crs). I am just getting around to putting them to use.

AKChevyman · 03-28-2006, 08:27 AM

tag for later use

corn · 03-28-2006, 10:11 PM

Ive got BBC Hooker comps for a chevelle on my 69. No clearance issues & about 1/3 of the collector sits up in the frame rails.

MrC1 · 03-28-2006, 10:15 PM

Anybody running Chevelle Hedman headers? (for those of us on a strict budget

) Wonder if they fit the same as the Hooker Comps.

corn · 03-29-2006, 01:45 AM

Summit shows the hooker comps at only about $10-$15 more than the headmans. Mine were only @ $150...

02-05-2006, 11:14 AM	#1
hardliquor1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rapid City, Mi. Posts: 21	Big Block Header Clearance I have a 68 LWB 2wd and am installing a 454/496 BBC witha turbo 400 trans. Any recomendations on what brand and or p/n headers to use?

02-05-2006, 05:04 PM	#2
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 493	Re: Big Block Header Clearance I got headman coated headers no clearance problems except they hang a little below the frame rails. They fit like a glove. Don't remember the part # look at Sumit or Jegs. __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73 Last edited by OLDROCK&ROLLER; 02-05-2006 at 05:07 PM.

02-05-2006, 10:51 PM	#8
hardliquor1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rapid City, Mi. Posts: 21	Re: Big Block Header Clearance approx how far below the frame do they hang?

02-06-2006, 12:01 AM	#9
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: Big Block Header Clearance They are equal length so they hang fairly low, they are lower than my headman were, I've never touched or dinged mine yet. I just saw that you were running a 496, suggested them for the best performance. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

02-06-2006, 12:52 AM	#10
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Hooker Super Comps......Bought them black and had them coated after, fit nice. can remove both without lifting engine. Kinda close to starter but went to a Powermaster Zero Heat Sink gear reductionm starter, Problem solved.Sorry dont have the # Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

02-05-2006, 08:29 PM	#3
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Id like to see any pics of BBC headers installed and part #s if possible! Thanks ________ Big tits movies Last edited by Jayss109; 04-27-2011 at 11:33 PM.

02-05-2006, 10:17 PM	#5
hardliquor1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rapid City, Mi. Posts: 21	Re: Big Block Header Clearance I'll be sure to post the pics when complete, probably in 6-8 weeks.

02-05-2006, 10:19 PM	#6
hardliquor1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rapid City, Mi. Posts: 21	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Are the hooker super comps available in stainless steel or do you have a part number?

02-06-2006, 12:53 AM	#11
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Big Block Header Clearance I purchased a set of Sanderson Headers for my 71 with a big block. They are a short set as I sit low and needed the block hugger ones. I got them coated. Here is a link for them. http://www.sandersonheaders.com/pagesbypartnum/bb4.htm

02-06-2006, 01:17 AM	#12
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Got Hedman part # 69130 (2" primary-3" collector). Installs from bottom without removing anything except dipstick. (On a 502-400T) __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

02-06-2006, 01:21 PM	#13
hardliquor1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rapid City, Mi. Posts: 21	Re: Big Block Header Clearance How far do the Heddman's hang below the frame? My truck is lowered.

02-06-2006, 02:46 PM	#14
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Big Block Header Clearance My heddman's hang to low for me. That is why I went to the Sanderson's. The Heddman are a few inches below the frame. I will see if I can find a picture of them. I did not like the fact they scraped and that when you look at a nice truck that has been lowered and you can see the headers hanging down below thr frame.

02-06-2006, 07:38 PM	#16
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Exactly. That is the same as mine. This way I just don't have to find the pictures.

02-06-2006, 09:32 PM	#17
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,902	Re: Big Block Header Clearance I recall hearing about some shorty Chevelle BB headers that were an in-between length and fit our trucks pretty well. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-06-2006, 10:20 PM	#18
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	Re: Big Block Header Clearance These are what I am using on my 454. Heddman #686101 17. They are the Chevelle 3/4 length. I cut a little on the passenger side from the top rail. About 3/8" wide and about 3-4i" long by the #3 and #5 cylinder tubes, just for a little clearance. The hedder hit the frame, so I just gave it a little room. Fit good on the drivers side. Dan __________________ Good Judgment comes from experience. Most experience comes from bad judgment. Last edited by cduster; 02-06-2006 at 10:33 PM.



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02-06-2006, 10:56 PM	#20
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	Re: Big Block Header Clearance They came from a board member 1 1/2- 2 yrs ago. Not sure where he got them, and can't remember who it was (crs). I am just getting around to putting them to use. __________________ Good Judgment comes from experience. Most experience comes from bad judgment.

03-28-2006, 08:27 AM	#21
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: Big Block Header Clearance tag for later use __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

03-28-2006, 10:11 PM	#22
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Ive got BBC Hooker comps for a chevelle on my 69. No clearance issues & about 1/3 of the collector sits up in the frame rails.

03-28-2006, 10:15 PM	#23
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Anybody running Chevelle Hedman headers? (for those of us on a strict budget) Wonder if they fit the same as the Hooker Comps. __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby!

03-29-2006, 01:45 AM	#24
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Big Block Header Clearance Summit shows the hooker comps at only about $10-$15 more than the headmans. Mine were only @ $150...

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