anyone using block hugger headers on 4x4's? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jason915 · 03-30-2005, 06:00 PM

I am thinking of doing away with my full length headers and going with a good quility block hugger style header for more clearence around my clutch linkage and a cleaner look. Anyone using them on your trucks? If so can you post pics and tell me what brand they are?

Thanks

72 CustomCamper · 03-30-2005, 07:39 PM

72 BLAZERMAN tried a set on his blazer but they hit the engine mounts. I don't remember what brand he tried though...

Chuck

1STtimePRo'71 · 03-30-2005, 07:49 PM

I've heard that those block huggers are more trouble than they're worth.

Jason915 · 03-31-2005, 01:47 PM

Thanks guys,

Daks · 03-31-2005, 01:58 PM

Flowtech makes a set of big block headers that are designed for a 4x4 truck in our years. They are listed around $170 and are (if I remember correctly) 1 and 3/4 inch diameter. They are the full length type however, but from what I was told by a speedshop that I spoke with about them "They fit beautifully" and "Do not interfere with anything"... I would take that with a grain of salt of course...

Bowtiefreak · 03-31-2005, 02:14 PM

Sanderson Headers is who you want for block huggers. Top notch but a little pricey.

**special-K** · 04-02-2005, 02:51 PM

I wondered about block-huggers on my 4wd w/4spd,too.But,really what I want are long headers that I know will work(clear).

carryallnut · 04-03-2005, 01:12 PM

I'm looking for headers as well. I put a 454 with a NV4500 and the NP205 in a 1966 Suburban. I think that the first year of 4X4 with a factory big block was 1973. I have tried about 4 or 5 different ones before I "made" my own. I ended up having to cut the tube at the #7 cylinder and re-route it to clear the Z-rod for the clutch linkage. It does not look very pretty and I would love to have a set of full length headers that fit..... I have heard that the block huggers do not give the positive performance aspects of the full length headers, I have no idea whether or not that it true.

Goplay2 · 04-07-2005, 05:19 PM

heres some iam running on angle plug d-port heads. Sanderson

Jason915 · 04-08-2005, 11:45 AM

Man that looks great, where did you get um?

Goplay2 · 04-08-2005, 06:48 PM

http://www.sandersonheaders.com/

header is a cc2 with 1 5/8 tube

Underwoj · 09-20-2017, 08:17 PM

hi GO2PLAY!

I am about to install these same headers...12 years after this post

Did you have to put a bead of silicone on before installation - and let it harden/sit overnight before bolting up the headers?

thanks much - great looking motor!

Robert

03-30-2005, 06:00 PM	#1
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	anyone using block hugger headers on 4x4's? I am thinking of doing away with my full length headers and going with a good quility block hugger style header for more clearence around my clutch linkage and a cleaner look. Anyone using them on your trucks? If so can you post pics and tell me what brand they are? Thanks __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

03-30-2005, 07:39 PM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	72 BLAZERMAN tried a set on his blazer but they hit the engine mounts. I don't remember what brand he tried though... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

03-30-2005, 07:49 PM	#3
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	I've heard that those block huggers are more trouble than they're worth. __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

03-31-2005, 01:47 PM	#4
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Thanks guys, __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

03-31-2005, 02:14 PM	#6
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Sanderson Headers is who you want for block huggers. Top notch but a little pricey. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

03-31-2005, 01:58 PM	#5
Daks I like crayons Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 80	Flowtech makes a set of big block headers that are designed for a 4x4 truck in our years. They are listed around $170 and are (if I remember correctly) 1 and 3/4 inch diameter. They are the full length type however, but from what I was told by a speedshop that I spoke with about them "They fit beautifully" and "Do not interfere with anything"... I would take that with a grain of salt of course...

04-02-2005, 02:51 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	I wondered about block-huggers on my 4wd w/4spd,too.But,really what I want are long headers that I know will work(clear). __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-03-2005, 01:12 PM	#8
carryallnut Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern Cal. Posts: 24	Big Block headers I'm looking for headers as well. I put a 454 with a NV4500 and the NP205 in a 1966 Suburban. I think that the first year of 4X4 with a factory big block was 1973. I have tried about 4 or 5 different ones before I "made" my own. I ended up having to cut the tube at the #7 cylinder and re-route it to clear the Z-rod for the clutch linkage. It does not look very pretty and I would love to have a set of full length headers that fit..... I have heard that the block huggers do not give the positive performance aspects of the full length headers, I have no idea whether or not that it true.

04-07-2005, 05:19 PM	#9
Goplay2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 104	heres some heres some iam running on angle plug d-port heads. Sanderson Attached Images

04-08-2005, 11:45 AM	#10
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Man that looks great, where did you get um? __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

04-08-2005, 06:48 PM	#11
Goplay2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 104	http://www.sandersonheaders.com/ header is a cc2 with 1 5/8 tube

09-20-2017, 08:17 PM	#12
Underwoj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: waxahachie Posts: 67	Re: anyone using block hugger headers on 4x4's? hi GO2PLAY! I am about to install these same headers...12 years after this post Did you have to put a bead of silicone on before installation - and let it harden/sit overnight before bolting up the headers? thanks much - great looking motor! Robert



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