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1970 CST STEP · 01-17-2011, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weircc

im running aluminum heads and some trimming was needed on lower side of frame drivers side but it was worth it these are nice headers

funny, i was told i was the only one with an issue!

Clear Image (Dan) · 01-18-2011, 12:59 AM

That's 2 for 2 with aluminum heads.
What's "funny" is both of you JUST received your headers and both happen to be using aluminum heads.

AJs72K5 · 01-24-2011, 10:05 PM

I've put a set of these on my 4x4 K5. Great quality header. However, these will not clear a stock 4wd engine crossmember without modification. Ultimately, I ended up modifying a DIY4X engine crossmember to make them work. FWIW, I am also running aluminum heads. Details of the mods I made can be found in my build thread (see link in my sig)

Fldawg · 01-24-2011, 10:17 PM

will they work with angle plug heads?

Scott T. · 01-29-2011, 11:53 AM

Are there any pics of the BB Stainless pics available yet. Also, what size
collectors are being used with them. I'm ready to pull the trigger on a set.

Thanks, S.T.

67-72trucks · 02-01-2011, 04:34 PM

Just mounted my headers on the 72 402/th400. They do not fit with the stock linkage. What after market shift linkage do you run with the headers?

Thanks again,
mike chopp

weircc · 02-01-2011, 05:02 PM

lokar is what they are using haven't tried mine yet

**Jokers69** · 02-01-2011, 05:38 PM

We are using lokar linkage part# aca-1800

67-72trucks · 02-01-2011, 05:55 PM

what length header bolts you run with the big block

67-72trucks · 02-01-2011, 06:02 PM

and torque specs on headers? torque from center out?

**Jokers69** · 02-02-2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67-72trucks

and torque specs on headers? torque from center out?

Replied to your PM.

weircc · 03-27-2011, 07:34 PM

ok so i noticed today that my headers are really close to my tranny cross member and exhaust is prolly not clear anyone have this problem

*lakeroadster* · 03-27-2011, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jokers69

These will not work on manual transmission with factory clutch linkage. The headers tubes will not fit around the clutch linkage.

Any plans to make a set for the 3 pedal crowd?

**Hart_Rod** · 03-27-2011, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weircc

ok so i noticed today that my headers are really close to my tranny cross member and exhaust is prolly not clear anyone have this problem

Any pictures?

weircc · 03-27-2011, 07:59 PM

not at the moment was hoping someone would chime in with 7000r4 im thinking aftermarket cross member will fix the problem

**Hart_Rod** · 03-27-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weircc

not at the moment was hoping someone would chime in with 7000r4 im thinking aftermarket cross member will fix the problem

That's what I did with mine, but I'm running a small block...

weircc · 03-27-2011, 08:10 PM

what cross member are u running still looks like could be an issue how much room before header hits cross member 2-4-6 inches. using stock cross member and 700r4 i have like 2-3 inches before it hits

**Hart_Rod** · 03-27-2011, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weircc

what cross member are u running still looks like could be an issue how much room before header hits cross member 2-4-6 inches. using stock cross member and 700r4 i have like 2-3 inches before it hits

I've got about 15".....

weircc · 03-27-2011, 08:18 PM

which member do u have ccp? does it sit back farther than stock one? im running big block

**Hart_Rod** · 03-27-2011, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weircc

which member do u have ccp? does it sit back farther than stock one? im running big block

I used ECE's. It doesn't sit further back, but the design makes room for the exhaust to go over top. Looks like the BB headers are longer and go further back.

weircc · 03-27-2011, 10:14 PM

thanks for the help

Scott T. · 03-28-2011, 12:46 AM

Hmmm...same problem here Weircc. Just installed mine today..BB/w 3'' ball
collector. After the initial shock

...I thought I could solve the problem
by ordering the ECE trans mount. But now, after seeing Hart Rod's with the
mount installed, I don't believe that will fix the problem (could be wrong)
I only have about an inch and a half before the ball of the header touches
the tranny mt. The headers sit just low enough that it is questionable if the
ECE mt. will fix the issue. I have attached a few pics so maybe someone
can help with a solution. Only thing I know to do at this point is to have a
custom trany mt. made

Scott T. · 03-28-2011, 12:51 AM

By the way...this is a great set of headers. Just hope we can get around
this fitment issue without to much hassel.

weircc · 03-28-2011, 06:13 AM

hmm i was thinking mine had a little more room but never went back out too see last night i think the ece cross member will probably get it though

boonedogs72 · 04-08-2011, 12:31 PM

whats the chances of another group buy???

01-18-2011, 12:59 AM	#227
Clear Image (Dan) Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 12	Re: Header Solution That's 2 for 2 with aluminum heads. What's "funny" is both of you JUST received your headers and both happen to be using aluminum heads.

01-24-2011, 10:05 PM	#228
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Header Solution I've put a set of these on my 4x4 K5. Great quality header. However, these will not clear a stock 4wd engine crossmember without modification. Ultimately, I ended up modifying a DIY4X engine crossmember to make them work. FWIW, I am also running aluminum heads. Details of the mods I made can be found in my build thread (see link in my sig) __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff Last edited by AJs72K5; 01-24-2011 at 10:06 PM.

01-24-2011, 10:17 PM	#229
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Header Solution will they work with angle plug heads?

01-29-2011, 11:53 AM	#230
Scott T. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tn. Posts: 38	Re: Header Solution Are there any pics of the BB Stainless pics available yet. Also, what size collectors are being used with them. I'm ready to pull the trigger on a set. Thanks, S.T.

02-01-2011, 04:34 PM	#231
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: Header Solution Just mounted my headers on the 72 402/th400. They do not fit with the stock linkage. What after market shift linkage do you run with the headers? Thanks again, mike chopp

02-01-2011, 05:02 PM	#232
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Header Solution lokar is what they are using haven't tried mine yet

02-01-2011, 05:38 PM	#233
Jokers69 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 147	Re: Header Solution We are using lokar linkage part# aca-1800

02-01-2011, 05:55 PM	#234
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: Header Solution what length header bolts you run with the big block

02-01-2011, 06:02 PM	#235
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: Header Solution and torque specs on headers? torque from center out?

03-27-2011, 07:34 PM	#237
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Header Solution ok so i noticed today that my headers are really close to my tranny cross member and exhaust is prolly not clear anyone have this problem

03-27-2011, 07:59 PM	#240
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Header Solution not at the moment was hoping someone would chime in with 7000r4 im thinking aftermarket cross member will fix the problem

03-27-2011, 08:10 PM	#242
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Header Solution what cross member are u running still looks like could be an issue how much room before header hits cross member 2-4-6 inches. using stock cross member and 700r4 i have like 2-3 inches before it hits

03-27-2011, 08:18 PM	#244
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Header Solution which member do u have ccp? does it sit back farther than stock one? im running big block Last edited by weircc; 03-27-2011 at 08:19 PM.

03-27-2011, 10:14 PM	#246
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Header Solution thanks for the help

03-28-2011, 12:46 AM	#247
Scott T. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tn. Posts: 38	Re: Header Solution Hmmm...same problem here Weircc. Just installed mine today..BB/w 3'' ball collector. After the initial shock ...I thought I could solve the problem by ordering the ECE trans mount. But now, after seeing Hart Rod's with the mount installed, I don't believe that will fix the problem (could be wrong) I only have about an inch and a half before the ball of the header touches the tranny mt. The headers sit just low enough that it is questionable if the ECE mt. will fix the issue. I have attached a few pics so maybe someone can help with a solution. Only thing I know to do at this point is to have a custom trany mt. made Attached Images



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03-28-2011, 12:51 AM	#248
Scott T. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tn. Posts: 38	Re: Header Solution By the way...this is a great set of headers. Just hope we can get around this fitment issue without to much hassel.

03-28-2011, 06:13 AM	#249
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Header Solution hmm i was thinking mine had a little more room but never went back out too see last night i think the ece cross member will probably get it though

04-08-2011, 12:31 PM	#250
boonedogs72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: redding ca Posts: 1,438	Re: Header Solution whats the chances of another group buy???

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