What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

StrokinRat · 12-16-2017, 09:40 AM

Hey guys, I have a 1985 c10 350/700r. Currently it has a 3/5 drop with springs in front and flip kit in the rear. I'm running flow tech long tube header that hang down pretty low but I only have issues scraping when I hit a big bump to hard.

I'm about to redo the whole frontend and change the drop to 4.5/6 with spindles and springs. I want to get the exhaust to tuck under the truck so should I be looking at shorty headers or mid-range?

bigarmzz · 12-16-2017, 12:01 PM

my .02 cents

patriot clipster headers for sbc and I also recommend tejas steelworks trans crossmember for dual exhaust

Ziegelsteinfaust · 12-17-2017, 01:10 AM

Supposedly Chevelle or Camaro long tubes tuck up better, but I have never used them myself.

bbbc10 · 12-17-2017, 06:41 AM

X2 on the patriot clippster headers i have them on mine

rustyfive-seven · 12-18-2017, 10:38 AM

following, ive tried to search the forum and google but haven't found pics or solid info on Camaro/chevelle filtment, so probably going with clipsters too. worried about clearance more than all out performance of long tube vs mid length. anyone else find more info and especially pics?

SCOTI · 12-18-2017, 11:21 AM

Any brand header w/a 'shorty' or mid-length "3/4" option will work better than full length long tube header as far as ground clearance under a lowered truck.

StrokinRat · 04-21-2018, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

X2 on the patriot clippster headers i have them on mine

Do you know what the part number is for the mid length patriots?

StrokinRat · 04-21-2018, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

my .02 cents

patriot clipster headers for sbc and I also recommend tejas steelworks trans crossmember for dual exhaust

Do you know the part number for the mid length patriot header? Ive only seen them for the ls motors.

Duces · 04-22-2018, 02:27 AM

https://www.facebook.com/Scorpionfabrication/
i got my trans cross member from these guys its been great so far.

bbbc10 · 04-22-2018, 03:21 AM

I also have clippster headers on mine

StrokinRat · 04-22-2018, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbc10

I also have clippster headers on mine

Can you give me a part number for those headers?

bigarmzz · 04-22-2018, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrokinRat

Do you know the part number for the mid length patriot header? Ive only seen them for the ls motors.

Patriot Clippster Headers H8021-1 for sbc lowered trucks

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pte-h8021-1

StrokinRat · 04-22-2018, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

Patriot Clippster Headers H8021-1 for sbc lowered trucks

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pte-h8021-1

Thank you. These are the ones I’ve been looking at just wanted to be sure they would fit before I ordered them.

silvereagle07 · 04-24-2018, 10:17 AM

I have Chevelle/Camaro mid length headers on mine. They fit really nice. No clearance issues. My suspension setup is around 5/7.

travlinman · 04-24-2018, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

I have Chevelle/Camaro mid length headers on mine. They fit really nice. No clearance issues. My suspension setup is around 5/7.

Whats the brand or part number? Where did u get them? Have pics of them and how well they clear?
Ive been looking for headers and found a few camaro/chevelle on ebay for a decent price but just wasnt sure on some of there angels.

StrokinRat · 04-24-2018, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

I have Chevelle/Camaro mid length headers on mine. They fit really nice. No clearance issues. My suspension setup is around 5/7.

We’re going to need some more info please.

87GMC1500 · 04-25-2018, 12:56 AM

I've got Doug's tri-y headers under mine with 4.5/6 static drop with no issues. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dou-d300y

silvereagle07 · 04-25-2018, 10:37 PM

Here's a few for reference

silvereagle07 · 04-26-2018, 02:57 PM

I did some digging in my files and found the headers are an offshore brand from Skip White Performance, but they no longer sell them. They fit really well with plenty of clearance from the frame and starter. They are stainless (cheap) and have nice welds with a pretty thick flange. You can find them on ebay or amazon I'm sure by now for a decent price. They fit 1968-77 Chevelle. 1967-81 Camaro and some G bodies.

StrokinRat · 05-12-2018, 06:28 PM

Thank you guys for all the suggestions. I ended up going with the Patriot Clippsters. The look great and bolted right up with no issues. I took Bigarmzz advice and ordered a Tejas steelworks Transmission crossmember too.

12-16-2017, 09:40 AM	#1
StrokinRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clinton,MS Posts: 234	What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? Hey guys, I have a 1985 c10 350/700r. Currently it has a 3/5 drop with springs in front and flip kit in the rear. I'm running flow tech long tube header that hang down pretty low but I only have issues scraping when I hit a big bump to hard. I'm about to redo the whole frontend and change the drop to 4.5/6 with spindles and springs. I want to get the exhaust to tuck under the truck so should I be looking at shorty headers or mid-range? __________________ 85 Chevy C-10 383 stroker

12-16-2017, 12:01 PM	#2
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? my .02 cents patriot clipster headers for sbc and I also recommend tejas steelworks trans crossmember for dual exhaust

12-17-2017, 01:10 AM	#3
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,558	Re: What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? Supposedly Chevelle or Camaro long tubes tuck up better, but I have never used them myself.

12-17-2017, 06:41 AM	#4
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? X2 on the patriot clippster headers i have them on mine

12-18-2017, 10:38 AM	#5
rustyfive-seven Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wolcott ct Posts: 51	Re: What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? following, ive tried to search the forum and google but haven't found pics or solid info on Camaro/chevelle filtment, so probably going with clipsters too. worried about clearance more than all out performance of long tube vs mid length. anyone else find more info and especially pics?

12-18-2017, 11:21 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,905	Re: What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? Any brand header w/a 'shorty' or mid-length "3/4" option will work better than full length long tube header as far as ground clearance under a lowered truck. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-22-2018, 02:27 AM	#9
Duces Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2	Re: What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? https://www.facebook.com/Scorpionfabrication/ i got my trans cross member from these guys its been great so far.

04-22-2018, 03:21 AM	#10
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? I also have clippster headers on mine

04-24-2018, 10:17 AM	#14
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? I have Chevelle/Camaro mid length headers on mine. They fit really nice. No clearance issues. My suspension setup is around 5/7. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

04-25-2018, 12:56 AM	#17
87GMC1500 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Norcal Posts: 7	Re: What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? I've got Doug's tri-y headers under mine with 4.5/6 static drop with no issues. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dou-d300y

04-25-2018, 10:37 PM	#18
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? Here's a few for reference Attached Images __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

04-26-2018, 02:57 PM	#19
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? I did some digging in my files and found the headers are an offshore brand from Skip White Performance, but they no longer sell them. They fit really well with plenty of clearance from the frame and starter. They are stainless (cheap) and have nice welds with a pretty thick flange. You can find them on ebay or amazon I'm sure by now for a decent price. They fit 1968-77 Chevelle. 1967-81 Camaro and some G bodies. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

05-12-2018, 06:28 PM	#20
StrokinRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clinton,MS Posts: 234	Re: What headers to use with a 4/6 drop? Thank you guys for all the suggestions. I ended up going with the Patriot Clippsters. The look great and bolted right up with no issues. I took Bigarmzz advice and ordered a Tejas steelworks Transmission crossmember too. __________________ 85 Chevy C-10 383 stroker

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