Headers for a c10

[skidoo]

Have 72 c10 2wd. Putting in a 383. I got a proform starter high torque but now the stater body hits my headers. Is there headers out the there that will work? Trying to avoid heating up the spot and pounding them in to get the clearance.

[rockyrivermark]

Originally Posted by skidoo

Have 72 c10 2wd. Putting in a 383. I got a proform starter high torque but now the stater body hits my headers. Is there headers out the there that will work? Trying to avoid heating up the spot and pounding them in to get the clearance.

I have these on my ‘70 C10 with 350 and TH350. No clearance issues at all. I have a mini hi torque starter also. They fit great and went in with no problems.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g9006-9/make/chevrolet/model/c10
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[Steeveedee]

Beat up the tube. Have you seen the video where the guys pounded the headers mercilessly up at the block with a sledgehammer and it made no difference in the performance on the dyno? Back in the day, we called those "tuning dings", and never noticed a difference in performance. Those guys proved it. Roadkill Garage, maybe? It's been awhile since I've seen that video. Quite informative.

[68 P.O.S.]

It is the Roadkill guys, but its their Engine Masters show where they did that. It was pretty cool to see that.

[tim_mc]

I second the Summit long tube headers. I got the stainless version. SUM-G9006-SS

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

It is the Roadkill guys, but its their Engine Masters show where they did that. It was pretty cool to see that.

Thanks, at least my memory is only half shot! I think I was traumatized, watching good parts get destroyed.

[hjewell2]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Beat up the tube. Have you seen the video where the guys pounded the headers mercilessly up at the block with a sledgehammer and it made no difference in the performance on the dyno? Back in the day, we called those "tuning dings", and never noticed a difference in performance. Those guys proved it. Roadkill Garage, maybe? It's been awhile since I've seen that video. Quite informative.

Engine Master's did the test and was very interesting.

[Warrens69GMC]

On a 383, wouldn't you want 1 5/8" or 1 3/4" for it to breathe?

Which ones would you do for 1 5/8" and 1 3/4"?

[Accelo]

Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

On a 383, wouldn't you want 1 5/8" or 1 3/4" for it to breathe? Which ones would you do for 1 5/8" and 1 3/4"?

IMHO The potential for a couple hp isn't worth the hassles and $. Purchased the 1-3/4" tubes.