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**kev2809** · 02-19-2019, 07:07 PM

anyone try these?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F183548524699

looking for something cheap and effective to put on my bagged suburban..that will also clear the ground. ive thumbed through tons of pages for headers for bagged suspension and they are all old threads. few that i read that will fit say 68-72 chevelle headers, so thats what i searched for. i really like the thorleys but out of my range.

dave`12 · 02-19-2019, 10:18 PM

Probably not what you want to hear, but I love my Ramhorns. Look nice, low (no) maintenance, would fit great on a bagged truck, and cheap. I paid about 60.00 each. Painted them Silver.

**kwmech** · 02-19-2019, 10:51 PM

2.5'' ram horn manifolds into a single 3'' pipe out the back. That is unless you plan on running this on the race track, then go with headers

**kev2809** · 02-19-2019, 11:10 PM

actually have ram horns on there now. driver side looks like it will clear fine....but the passenger side looks awefully close to the starter and trans cooler lines.

wouldnt mine seeing some pics if u have any?

dave`12 · 02-20-2019, 12:04 AM

Here are a couple of pics I have, I could take better ones if you want. This was a 6 cylinder, I mounted the engine using the 6 cylinder mounts which are further back than the 8's. So if yours came with an 8 cylinder, it may be different.

I actually had hard start problems with headers, prompting my move to the ramhorns. But the problems continued. I now have a high torque mini starter and no heat issues.

Can't help with the tranny lines, mine is stick. But many times they can be relocated using existing slack and maybe a new mounting bolt. I did that with a brake line.

Also attaching a pic with the headers. They were much closer to everything.

**mongocanfly** · 02-20-2019, 12:49 AM

they don't say what the "black" coating is..may burn off easily or may not

**kev2809** · 02-20-2019, 06:48 AM

is it me or ur starter is on the driver side?

**mongocanfly** · 02-20-2019, 08:53 AM

Looks like pass side to me...

**kev2809** · 02-20-2019, 09:18 AM

ahhhh!

pic is from the back side duh lol

weq92f · 02-20-2019, 03:56 PM

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I went with Hedman 68198, which are specific to Chevelle BBC 67-68. The collectors hang about even with frame rails. My '67 frame didn't need any modification and there were no major interference issues. On the passenger side, one tube needed a small dimple near the A-arm cap after install.

Hth,

-klb

**kev2809** · 02-20-2019, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weq92f

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I went with Hedman 68198, which are specific to Chevelle BBC 67-68. The collectors hang about even with frame rails. My '67 frame didn't need any modification and there were no major interference issues. On the passenger side, one tube needed a small dimple near the A-arm cap after install.

Hth,

-klb

those look like they would hit the ground before my truck does.

ChadW · 02-21-2019, 01:22 PM

Look at Hooker 2466 headers...Im building a bagged truck and these are what i am going to run..

**The Rocknrod** · 02-22-2019, 05:26 PM

Hedman Street Headers 69230.

BigRandy · 02-26-2019, 10:22 PM

I picked up a set of Jegs house brand headers. Not too expensive and better quality than expected. Flanges are good and I've had no leaks.

02-19-2019, 07:07 PM	#1
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,133	Header opinion anyone try these? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F183548524699 looking for something cheap and effective to put on my bagged suburban..that will also clear the ground. ive thumbed through tons of pages for headers for bagged suspension and they are all old threads. few that i read that will fit say 68-72 chevelle headers, so thats what i searched for. i really like the thorleys but out of my range. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

02-19-2019, 10:18 PM	#2
dave`12 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lake Placid florida Posts: 599	Re: Header opinion Probably not what you want to hear, but I love my Ramhorns. Look nice, low (no) maintenance, would fit great on a bagged truck, and cheap. I paid about 60.00 each. Painted them Silver. __________________ 1967 C-10 4-speed, 350v8

02-19-2019, 10:51 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,389	Re: Header opinion 2.5'' ram horn manifolds into a single 3'' pipe out the back. That is unless you plan on running this on the race track, then go with headers

02-19-2019, 11:10 PM	#4
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,133	Re: Header opinion actually have ram horns on there now. driver side looks like it will clear fine....but the passenger side looks awefully close to the starter and trans cooler lines. wouldnt mine seeing some pics if u have any? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

02-20-2019, 12:04 AM	#5
dave`12 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lake Placid florida Posts: 599	Re: Header opinion Here are a couple of pics I have, I could take better ones if you want. This was a 6 cylinder, I mounted the engine using the 6 cylinder mounts which are further back than the 8's. So if yours came with an 8 cylinder, it may be different. I actually had hard start problems with headers, prompting my move to the ramhorns. But the problems continued. I now have a high torque mini starter and no heat issues. Can't help with the tranny lines, mine is stick. But many times they can be relocated using existing slack and maybe a new mounting bolt. I did that with a brake line. Also attaching a pic with the headers. They were much closer to everything. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C-10 4-speed, 350v8

02-20-2019, 12:49 AM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,583	Re: Header opinion they don't say what the "black" coating is..may burn off easily or may not __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-20-2019, 06:48 AM	#7
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,133	Re: Header opinion is it me or ur starter is on the driver side? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

02-20-2019, 08:53 AM	#8
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,583	Re: Header opinion Looks like pass side to me... Attached Images __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-20-2019, 09:18 AM	#9
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,133	Re: Header opinion ahhhh! pic is from the back side duh lol __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

02-20-2019, 03:56 PM	#10
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,877	Re: Header opinion . I went with Hedman 68198, which are specific to Chevelle BBC 67-68. The collectors hang about even with frame rails. My '67 frame didn't need any modification and there were no major interference issues. On the passenger side, one tube needed a small dimple near the A-arm cap after install. Hth, -klb Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

02-21-2019, 01:22 PM	#12
ChadW Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 160	Re: Header opinion Look at Hooker 2466 headers...Im building a bagged truck and these are what i am going to run..

02-22-2019, 05:26 PM	#13
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Header opinion Hedman Street Headers 69230. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-26-2019, 10:22 PM	#14
BigRandy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 156	Re: Header opinion I picked up a set of Jegs house brand headers. Not too expensive and better quality than expected. Flanges are good and I've had no leaks. __________________ Repairing and driving old trucks is an analog experience. No computers or sensors and they can be fixed with basic hand tools



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