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truckresq · 10-14-2003, 03:55 PM

Anybody have any Pros or Cons on using these style headers? My only thinking was that that are harder to get to when taking off the pipes for any reason.

lukecp · 10-14-2003, 04:27 PM

I have heard that block huggers won't clear the engine mounts in these trucks....maybe someone else will know for sure.

RON WOODGEARD · 10-14-2003, 04:44 PM

They do make some that are made for our years,and a few of the guys here are running them, I have seen a few sets on E-bay that WILL NOT fit.

Ron

truckresq · 10-14-2003, 04:50 PM

Those Ebay sets were the ones I was looking at... I think mostly it was the price of these headers that attracted me.

crazy longhorn · 10-14-2003, 05:18 PM

That set wont fit/clear the eng stands. Slammed 67 has a set on his truck(sandersens I think)....they fit nice, but are a little pricey. on the shortie headers, you will trade off a little low/mid range tork, for the extra ground clearance. crazyL

truckresq · 10-14-2003, 05:36 PM

Im not looking for ground clearance, since Im not slamming it. Just looking for that price range. All the other headers around that price are used and WELL used. So it was just an option.

RON WOODGEARD · 10-14-2003, 05:51 PM

John,

Check out Summit's own line of headers, They are pretty reasonably priced in comparison, and you know they are a brand name made for summit. Plus, you could drive up on a day off and pick them up.

Ron

crazy longhorn · 10-14-2003, 05:53 PM

I dont know what you want to spend on headers, but there are severals full lenghts sets out there for a decent price. I am running a set of painted Hooker comps(around &140-150 through summit or jegs). The headmans are also a decent header, & a few less dollars. To get into coated headers, you will send a few bucks. if you were close to il , i have a good used set of headmans(cheap). my longhorn is a 3/5 drop, with more drop on the plans......the dr side collector hangs a little low for what I plan to do. Good luck,crazyL

lotik · 10-14-2003, 05:58 PM

i have summit block huggers.. $75 i believe

RON WOODGEARD · 10-14-2003, 06:21 PM

Block headers for our year of trucks?? I asked last time I was there, ( Summit 2 weeks ago) But the guy said they didn't have any block hugger headers that would fit, But that idiot, also said they didn't have any spark plug wire looms, ( you know the aftermarket fancy type) I looked around for a while, found a different kid, and he showed them to me. AMAZINGLY !! right behind the guy on the counter that I had asked before ! Did I have a few things sarcasticly to say to him.. Like Hey Bud,,,, You need to remove your sun glasses inside, you missed seeing the pieces I asked you about and they are right behind you ???!! OHHHH, You don't have sun glasses on do you? sorry my mistake !

I know, I can be a smart @SS...

Ron

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Originally posted by lotik
i have summit block huggers.. $75 i believe

Hotrod70C10 · 10-14-2003, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lotik
i have summit block huggers.. $75 i believe

You wouldn't happen to have a picture of them installed would you? I need to get my full length headers off my truck before I smash them on a speed bump. Thanks, Billy

crazy longhorn · 10-14-2003, 06:27 PM

Lotik, did you have to trim the eng stands to fit the block huggers? crazyL

lukecp · 10-14-2003, 06:55 PM

Can't you use 3/4 length Chevelle headers on these trucks to resolve the ground clearence issues?

Bowtiefreak · 10-14-2003, 07:24 PM

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Originally posted by yellow72custom
Can't you use 3/4 length Chevelle headers on these trucks to resolve the ground clearence issues?

Yes you can. Sanderson makes great headers. I have a set of their blockhuggers on my motor. Pricey but very nice. If I was to get them again, I would get the 3/4 length Chevelle headers.

lotik · 10-14-2003, 08:22 PM

i didn't have to trim anything, they bolted right up. someone told me that i have my motor in th v6 position, but i am not sure if that would make a difference. my motor is pretty close to the firewall.

truckresq · 10-14-2003, 08:26 PM

lotik
anyway you can post pics?

68 Suburban · 10-14-2003, 08:36 PM

Ok, here is what you do, get those block huggers and a couple of turbos off an late 80's T-Bird Turbo Coupe. Weld a the correct flange on the collector of the header. Flip the headers upside down and mount the turbos. Now run your exhaust

lotik · 10-14-2003, 09:05 PM

here you go

jamis · 10-14-2003, 09:10 PM

I think you guys are looking for "shortie headers" not "block huggers". They make shorties for are trucks they are swept back for the correct clearence. Huggers are used on early rods (20's 30's 40's) because of the narrow frame rails they need to "hug the block" and the collect is staight down the two center cyls because the staight axle or Mustang II suspension usally sits alot father forward then our trucks.

lotik · 10-14-2003, 09:14 PM

mine are definately block huggers

jamis · 10-15-2003, 08:30 AM

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Originally posted by lotik
mine are definately block huggers

I saw that in the pic.....they look like the fit well. The shorties are a little longer and the collecter is swept back at an angle. Wish I could find a picture of them to post.

The one thing I like about the huggers is I think they are the only one I have seen come chrome from the factory and have also seen them in stainless.

**nightmare** · 10-15-2003, 10:16 AM

i'm using the newer style mounts, the ones that are the clamshell type mounts, and the block hugger headers won't fit. the driver's side tube 1 hits the mount. i'm going to the mid-length to full-lenght headers

70short · 10-15-2003, 12:13 PM

I think for the best price for full length you can't beat Heddman (thick flange). A friend of mine was running the Summit brand and he was having problems with exhaust leaks (headers to block). When he called Summit to order another set for his car the salesman highly recommended HOOKERS (that is what I am running on my car:ceramic coated) For A lowered truck like ours I would get the Sanderson from someone like Early Classic. The worst thing about driving my car and the headers is SPEED BUMPS

Points tp ponder

pat · 10-15-2003, 12:33 PM

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Originally posted by lotik
i didn't have to trim anything, they bolted right up. someone told me that i have my motor in th v6 position, but i am not sure if that would make a difference. my motor is pretty close to the firewall.

V6 position?

mikej71 · 10-15-2003, 12:52 PM

Pat - the 6 cyl position is further back toward the firewall, which is also the 4x4 v8 position. I don't think he meant to say v6, but I'm only assuming.

Mike

10-14-2003, 03:55 PM	#1
truckresq Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sac Valley Posts: 179	Shorty Block Hugger Headers Anybody have any Pros or Cons on using these style headers? My only thinking was that that are harder to get to when taking off the pipes for any reason. Attached Images __________________ John Sacramento Area 1969 C10 Fleetside

10-14-2003, 04:27 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I have heard that block huggers won't clear the engine mounts in these trucks....maybe someone else will know for sure. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-14-2003, 04:50 PM	#4
truckresq Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sac Valley Posts: 179	Those Ebay sets were the ones I was looking at... I think mostly it was the price of these headers that attracted me. __________________ John Sacramento Area 1969 C10 Fleetside

10-14-2003, 05:18 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	That set wont fit/clear the eng stands. Slammed 67 has a set on his truck(sandersens I think)....they fit nice, but are a little pricey. on the shortie headers, you will trade off a little low/mid range tork, for the extra ground clearance. crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

10-14-2003, 05:36 PM	#6
truckresq Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sac Valley Posts: 179	Im not looking for ground clearance, since Im not slamming it. Just looking for that price range. All the other headers around that price are used and WELL used. So it was just an option. __________________ John Sacramento Area 1969 C10 Fleetside

10-14-2003, 04:44 PM	#3
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	They do make some that are made for our years,and a few of the guys here are running them, I have seen a few sets on E-bay that WILL NOT fit. Ron

10-14-2003, 05:51 PM	#7
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	John, Check out Summit's own line of headers, They are pretty reasonably priced in comparison, and you know they are a brand name made for summit. Plus, you could drive up on a day off and pick them up. Ron

10-14-2003, 05:53 PM	#8
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	I dont know what you want to spend on headers, but there are severals full lenghts sets out there for a decent price. I am running a set of painted Hooker comps(around &140-150 through summit or jegs). The headmans are also a decent header, & a few less dollars. To get into coated headers, you will send a few bucks. if you were close to il , i have a good used set of headmans(cheap). my longhorn is a 3/5 drop, with more drop on the plans......the dr side collector hangs a little low for what I plan to do. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

10-14-2003, 05:58 PM	#9
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	i have summit block huggers.. $75 i believe __________________ negative camber //LA\\

10-14-2003, 06:27 PM	#12
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Lotik, did you have to trim the eng stands to fit the block huggers? crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

10-14-2003, 06:55 PM	#13
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Can't you use 3/4 length Chevelle headers on these trucks to resolve the ground clearence issues? __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-14-2003, 08:22 PM	#15
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	i didn't have to trim anything, they bolted right up. someone told me that i have my motor in th v6 position, but i am not sure if that would make a difference. my motor is pretty close to the firewall. __________________ negative camber //LA\\

10-14-2003, 08:26 PM	#16
truckresq Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sac Valley Posts: 179	lotik anyway you can post pics? __________________ John Sacramento Area 1969 C10 Fleetside

10-14-2003, 08:36 PM	#17
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Ok, here is what you do, get those block huggers and a couple of turbos off an late 80's T-Bird Turbo Coupe. Weld a the correct flange on the collector of the header. Flip the headers upside down and mount the turbos. Now run your exhaust __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation. Last edited by 68 Suburban; 10-14-2003 at 08:47 PM.

10-14-2003, 09:05 PM	#18
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	here you go Attached Images __________________ negative camber //LA\\



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10-14-2003, 09:10 PM	#19
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	I think you guys are looking for "shortie headers" not "block huggers". They make shorties for are trucks they are swept back for the correct clearence. Huggers are used on early rods (20's 30's 40's) because of the narrow frame rails they need to "hug the block" and the collect is staight down the two center cyls because the staight axle or Mustang II suspension usally sits alot father forward then our trucks.

10-14-2003, 09:14 PM	#20
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	mine are definately block huggers __________________ negative camber //LA\\

10-15-2003, 12:13 PM	#23
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I think for the best price for full length you can't beat Heddman (thick flange). A friend of mine was running the Summit brand and he was having problems with exhaust leaks (headers to block). When he called Summit to order another set for his car the salesman highly recommended HOOKERS (that is what I am running on my car:ceramic coated) For A lowered truck like ours I would get the Sanderson from someone like Early Classic. The worst thing about driving my car and the headers is SPEED BUMPS Points tp ponder __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

10-15-2003, 12:52 PM	#25
mikej71 Unregistered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 538	Pat - the 6 cyl position is further back toward the firewall, which is also the 4x4 v8 position. I don't think he meant to say v6, but I'm only assuming. Mike __________________ 71 SWB Stepside SB400/TH350

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