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kgmunro · 10-02-2011, 01:21 PM

I have a 57 gmc with a 79 camaro front clip. Has anyone used a set of block hugger headers with this combo? It will be running a 350 with a 700r4 trans. I was wanting to make sure the header dumps will clear the xmember...

mr48chev · 10-02-2011, 02:17 PM

If you have a ramhorn manifold sitting around set it on the engine in the truck and see how things line up. That should pretty well tell you if block huggers will work.

When I ran a rear steer Camaro subframe on the 48 I used headers intended for a Camaro/Chevelle so you might look into that first. You might even be able to borrow a set from a buddy or find a crusty set to trial fit before spending real money on them.

Coupeguy2001 · 10-02-2011, 02:30 PM

I have a brand new set of block huggers I can't use that clear angle plugs for $100 plus shipping.

kgmunro · 10-02-2011, 02:55 PM

no no i can buy them local really inexpensive but want to know if they will clear the xmember...

tmoble · 10-02-2011, 05:44 PM

if they're for a Camaro they will, if they're for an early truck they won't. the rams horn manifolds won't fit a camaro or chevelle chassis at all. There are shorty headers that sweep back and fit Camaro/Chevelle type chassis.

kgmunro · 10-02-2011, 05:50 PM

aahhh! thankyou that is what i was wondering.

10-02-2011, 01:21 PM	#1
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	question about headers I have a 57 gmc with a 79 camaro front clip. Has anyone used a set of block hugger headers with this combo? It will be running a 350 with a 700r4 trans. I was wanting to make sure the header dumps will clear the xmember...

10-02-2011, 02:17 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,329	Re: question about headers If you have a ramhorn manifold sitting around set it on the engine in the truck and see how things line up. That should pretty well tell you if block huggers will work. When I ran a rear steer Camaro subframe on the 48 I used headers intended for a Camaro/Chevelle so you might look into that first. You might even be able to borrow a set from a buddy or find a crusty set to trial fit before spending real money on them.

10-02-2011, 02:30 PM	#3
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: question about headers I have a brand new set of block huggers I can't use that clear angle plugs for $100 plus shipping.

10-02-2011, 02:55 PM	#4
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	Re: question about headers no no i can buy them local really inexpensive but want to know if they will clear the xmember...

10-02-2011, 05:44 PM	#5
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: question about headers if they're for a Camaro they will, if they're for an early truck they won't. the rams horn manifolds won't fit a camaro or chevelle chassis at all. There are shorty headers that sweep back and fit Camaro/Chevelle type chassis.

10-02-2011, 05:50 PM	#6
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	Re: question about headers aahhh! thankyou that is what i was wondering.



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