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GRADYS Performance · 08-25-2014, 06:24 PM

Is there any companies that make headers to fit a 1961 Chevy P/U Small block Automatic with a torsion bar front suspension?

LVPhotos · 08-25-2014, 07:41 PM

Speedway Motors has Ram Horn, shorties, three quarter length. I used shorties. See page three of build for pictures or 64 header questions posted today.

GRADYS Performance · 08-25-2014, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Speedway Motors has Ram Horn, shorties, three quarter length. I used shorties. See page three of build for pictures or 64 header questions posted today.

64 header post did not have any relevant information. Is your truck torsion bar? What style and brand of header did you use?

LVPhotos · 08-25-2014, 09:56 PM

Oops it's this one
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640671
I used Patriots shorties. For now the torsion bars are in. Drops down like rams and comes together at X and back.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...iginal.jpg?v=0
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...iginal.jpg?v=0
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1377291273

**Captainfab** · 08-26-2014, 12:34 AM

The Hedman #69260's work well in the '63-'66's and I think they would work in the '60-'62's as well. But then again I have not installed them in a '60-'62.

Jimal · 08-27-2014, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Oops it's this one
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640671
I used Patriots shorties. For now the torsion bars are in. Drops down like rams and comes together at X and back.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...iginal.jpg?v=0
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...iginal.jpg?v=0
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1377291273

Which Patriots are you using? I'm looking on Summit Racing's website and the only ones I find that seem like ram horns are their "Tight Tuck Street Rod" headers.

LVPhotos · 08-27-2014, 11:45 AM

http://static.speedwaymotors.com/RS/...L_159e2648.jpg

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...ted,36255.html

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Tru-Ra...ess,34364.html

Jimal · 08-27-2014, 12:10 PM

Interesting. Thanks.

LVPhotos · 08-27-2014, 12:31 PM

Got side tracked! So anything short or Mid length should work. Long tubes drag if you plan on a drop. I like the Speedway Rams myself. I tried to get a pair so I could run regular plugs but with the big MSD Boots I am running the short plugs. Routing is the same it is just where your collector ends up. My ram to headers switch was pretty close where the pipes were. Did have to cut side pipes off... sound byte on build page. Drove around for month like that. Cop was posted up at the under pass doing speed check on a motorcycle, just shook his head, 25mph in second revved up!
By the way, my original 283 was front mount now has 72 engine mounts and still clears.

LVPhotos · 08-27-2014, 12:52 PM

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...iginal.jpg?v=0

Jimal · 08-27-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...iginal.jpg?v=0

That isn't bad. I want to go with a Y-pipe with a single 3" exhaust through (possibly) a cat and (definitely) a single 3-chamber Flowmaster before exiting behind the rear wheel.

GRADYS Performance · 08-27-2014, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

The Hedman #69260's work well in the '63-'66's and I think they would work in the '60-'62's as well. But then again I have not installed them in a '60-'62.

The Hedman foot notes say that header will not work with torsion bars. The truck that the headers will be for is a torsion bar front suspension.

GRADYS Performance · 08-27-2014, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Speedway Motors has Ram Horn, shorties, three quarter length. I used shorties. See page three of build for pictures or 64 header questions posted today.

Do you have any pictures of your headers in the collector area?

61_FL_Apache · 08-27-2014, 06:25 PM

Im using block huggers on my 61 with torsion bars with no issues. The ram horns pictured above should be the same.

LVPhotos · 08-27-2014, 08:07 PM

Best I can do. passenger side.

Jimal · 08-28-2014, 08:30 AM

I'm leaning toward the block hugger style because my truck is a 4x4 and I don't want to see collectors, flanges and the like. Plus, unless you spend the money on ball flanges they will inevitably leak, and there are few things in life I hate more than some old truck driving around with an exhaust tick.

GRADYS Performance · 08-29-2014, 05:05 PM

Does anyone else have experience with headers on a torsion bar front suspension 61 pick-up?

08-25-2014, 06:24 PM	#1
GRADYS Performance Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 366	Headers? Is there any companies that make headers to fit a 1961 Chevy P/U Small block Automatic with a torsion bar front suspension?

08-25-2014, 07:41 PM	#2
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: Headers? Speedway Motors has Ram Horn, shorties, three quarter length. I used shorties. See page three of build for pictures or 64 header questions posted today. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

08-25-2014, 09:56 PM	#4
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: Headers? Oops it's this one http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640671 I used Patriots shorties. For now the torsion bars are in. Drops down like rams and comes together at X and back. http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...iginal.jpg?v=0 http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...iginal.jpg?v=0 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1377291273 __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081 Last edited by LVPhotos; 08-25-2014 at 10:03 PM.

08-26-2014, 12:34 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Headers? The Hedman #69260's work well in the '63-'66's and I think they would work in the '60-'62's as well. But then again I have not installed them in a '60-'62. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-27-2014, 11:45 AM	#7
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: Headers? http://static.speedwaymotors.com/RS/...L_159e2648.jpg http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...ted,36255.html http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Tru-Ra...ess,34364.html Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081 Last edited by LVPhotos; 08-27-2014 at 11:59 AM.

08-27-2014, 12:10 PM	#8
Jimal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 521	Re: Headers? Interesting. Thanks.

08-27-2014, 12:31 PM	#9
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: Headers? Got side tracked! So anything short or Mid length should work. Long tubes drag if you plan on a drop. I like the Speedway Rams myself. I tried to get a pair so I could run regular plugs but with the big MSD Boots I am running the short plugs. Routing is the same it is just where your collector ends up. My ram to headers switch was pretty close where the pipes were. Did have to cut side pipes off... sound byte on build page. Drove around for month like that. Cop was posted up at the under pass doing speed check on a motorcycle, just shook his head, 25mph in second revved up! By the way, my original 283 was front mount now has 72 engine mounts and still clears. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

08-27-2014, 12:52 PM	#10
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: Headers? http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...iginal.jpg?v=0 __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

08-27-2014, 06:25 PM	#14
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: Headers? Im using block huggers on my 61 with torsion bars with no issues. The ram horns pictured above should be the same. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

08-27-2014, 08:07 PM	#15
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: Headers? Best I can do. passenger side. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

08-28-2014, 08:30 AM	#16
Jimal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 521	Re: Headers? I'm leaning toward the block hugger style because my truck is a 4x4 and I don't want to see collectors, flanges and the like. Plus, unless you spend the money on ball flanges they will inevitably leak, and there are few things in life I hate more than some old truck driving around with an exhaust tick.

08-29-2014, 05:05 PM	#17
GRADYS Performance Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 366	Re: Headers? Does anyone else have experience with headers on a torsion bar front suspension 61 pick-up?



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