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Kmart2352 · 11-21-2010, 07:28 PM

I just bought a 355 engine and it has Straight spark plugs out of the heads and I want to know what type of headers can i use to have clearance for the plug and wires? And a good place to buy them at?

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3r!c84 · 11-21-2010, 07:31 PM

i cant tell you..but get rid of the flex fan

cableguy0 · 11-21-2010, 07:34 PM

I agree toss the flex fan before it puts a blade through your hood. Pretty much any standard headers that are for your truck will work fine. Straight plug is the normal thing. If you had angled plugs its a bit more difficult.

Kmart2352 · 11-21-2010, 08:07 PM

Ya i am going to go with electric fans instead of that.

But any headers will work? and were is the best deals to get a pair?

GMC Guy · 11-21-2010, 08:13 PM

summit, or ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...Q5fAccessories

Kmart2352 · 11-21-2010, 08:22 PM

Alright. i will see what i can get.

1tonchevy · 11-21-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC Guy

summit, or ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...Q5fAccessories

Anyone ever bought E bay headers and used them whats the "quality" of them?

Dru · 11-21-2010, 10:18 PM

Any small block headers designed for correct year C10's..etc should fit fine.

The Ebay headers that are pictured do not appear to have mandrel bent tubes, it appears you spent some money on an engine that you want to perform, so I would use a different set, if it were me.

Stainless would be nice, but unless youre just trying to dress up a low performance motor, Id buy a plain steel painted set from a reputable company first.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 11-21-2010, 11:22 PM

Just wondering....what about if you want to put A/C on it? The A/C compressor bolts onto the front of the left header if I'm not mistaken...can you just modify the bracket or something?

Kmart2352 · 11-22-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dru

Any small block headers designed for correct year C10's..etc should fit fine.

The Ebay headers that are pictured do not appear to have mandrel bent tubes, it appears you spent some money on an engine that you want to perform, so I would use a different set, if it were me.

Stainless would be nice, but unless youre just trying to dress up a low performance motor, Id buy a plain steel painted set from a reputable company first.

I am not a big fan of buying new parts from ebay, because they always seem cheap. I will just get them at summit or jegs or some good site.

Kmart2352 · 11-22-2010, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

Just wondering....what about if you want to put A/C on it? The A/C compressor bolts onto the front of the left header if I'm not mistaken...can you just modify the bracket or something?

I am not going to use the A/C any more. I dont even have the belt on it right now. The compressor does not work to well and the system has no coolant in it.

KQQL IT · 11-22-2010, 01:02 AM

Dougs d-310c 3/8 flange 1 5/8 tube 3'' collector spendy but fit well and do not hang below rail. got them on my 73

THE "10" SILVERADO · 11-22-2010, 01:09 AM

Just came back and noticed your valve covers....those are the ones I have been looking at getting (Edelbrock Elites right?) except I gotta get the stock height instead of tall because of the A/C bracket no doubt

TheWhiteElephant · 11-22-2010, 01:24 AM

No, not just any header set will work, even the ones that are "supposed" to fit your specific application. I used to have Hedman (if I recall the brand) headers on my K5 that didn't cause any major clearance issues, changing plugs was easy, but when I put some Hookers on my '65 Impala I had to put a dent in one of the tubes to clear a plug, get a smaller oil filter, and use a box-end wrench to install/remove one of the plugs. And they were specific to my application. There are actually spark plug sockets made to change plugs on engines with headers.

11-21-2010, 07:28 PM	#1
Kmart2352 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 151	Staright Plug Heads I just bought a 355 engine and it has Straight spark plugs out of the heads and I want to know what type of headers can i use to have clearance for the plug and wires? And a good place to buy them at? Here is a picture of the motor. __________________ 87 2wd GMC Sierra Classic. 86 4wd GMC Sierra Classic. 95 2wd GMC Sierra. 96 2wd Chevrolet S-10.

11-21-2010, 07:31 PM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Staright Plug Heads i cant tell you..but get rid of the flex fan __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-21-2010, 07:34 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: Staright Plug Heads I agree toss the flex fan before it puts a blade through your hood. Pretty much any standard headers that are for your truck will work fine. Straight plug is the normal thing. If you had angled plugs its a bit more difficult. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-21-2010, 08:07 PM	#4
Kmart2352 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 151	Re: Staright Plug Heads Ya i am going to go with electric fans instead of that. But any headers will work? and were is the best deals to get a pair? __________________ 87 2wd GMC Sierra Classic. 86 4wd GMC Sierra Classic. 95 2wd GMC Sierra. 96 2wd Chevrolet S-10.

11-21-2010, 08:13 PM	#5
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Staright Plug Heads summit, or ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...Q5fAccessories __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)] Last edited by GMC Guy; 11-21-2010 at 08:16 PM.

11-21-2010, 08:22 PM	#6
Kmart2352 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 151	Re: Staright Plug Heads Alright. i will see what i can get. __________________ 87 2wd GMC Sierra Classic. 86 4wd GMC Sierra Classic. 95 2wd GMC Sierra. 96 2wd Chevrolet S-10.

11-21-2010, 10:18 PM	#8
Dru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 89	Re: Staright Plug Heads Any small block headers designed for correct year C10's..etc should fit fine. The Ebay headers that are pictured do not appear to have mandrel bent tubes, it appears you spent some money on an engine that you want to perform, so I would use a different set, if it were me. Stainless would be nice, but unless youre just trying to dress up a low performance motor, Id buy a plain steel painted set from a reputable company first.

11-21-2010, 11:22 PM	#9
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Staright Plug Heads Just wondering....what about if you want to put A/C on it? The A/C compressor bolts onto the front of the left header if I'm not mistaken...can you just modify the bracket or something? __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

11-22-2010, 01:02 AM	#12
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,160	Re: Staright Plug Heads Dougs d-310c 3/8 flange 1 5/8 tube 3'' collector spendy but fit well and do not hang below rail. got them on my 73 __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 11-22-2010 at 01:02 AM.

11-22-2010, 01:09 AM	#13
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Staright Plug Heads Just came back and noticed your valve covers....those are the ones I have been looking at getting (Edelbrock Elites right?) except I gotta get the stock height instead of tall because of the A/C bracket no doubt __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

11-22-2010, 01:24 AM	#14
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: Staright Plug Heads No, not just any header set will work, even the ones that are "supposed" to fit your specific application. I used to have Hedman (if I recall the brand) headers on my K5 that didn't cause any major clearance issues, changing plugs was easy, but when I put some Hookers on my '65 Impala I had to put a dent in one of the tubes to clear a plug, get a smaller oil filter, and use a box-end wrench to install/remove one of the plugs. And they were specific to my application. There are actually spark plug sockets made to change plugs on engines with headers. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367



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