How far do long tube headers hang down

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Hey guys does anyone have pictures of there 1982-88 454 square body with long tube headers? I want to see how far the 4x4 headers hang down vs the 2wd. All I’ve gotten are people saying “there a few inches shorter that the 4x4 headers” but I personally don’t know how far down they hang so I would like for pictures if you guys have any.
 

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Didn't think there would be a difference in the 4x4 or 4x2 lengths - but apparently I don't know what I don't know. And especially with a BBC.
 

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These are pictures of Chevelle headers- I tried to find a picture of before I went to these, but couldn’t- I’d say a good 4” lower. And I do believe that 2wd vs 4wd are the same, I’ve never seen them advertised differently for application.

Edit- this picture is 2wd with a 5”/6” lower.
 

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Sorry boss.
I just have a '79 2wd 3/4ton that is stock height with a big block.
But it wears a set of headers designed for a 1968-1972 BB Nova.
They tuck like a scared dog.

Here we are just looking casually under the truck.
You can see the front crossmember is lower than my collector bolts.
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Putting my head and phone on the ground and you can finally see them up in there like cold nuts in a spring mountain stream.
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I have a buddy that just so happened to have this set lurking around his place and didn't need them.
They were free-99 to me to test and see if they would fit the application.
I think they have now been in there long enough to rot out that flex pipe you see in there.
It is time to finally put the full 3 inch exhaust on it that will attach to these fine pipes that let that big block sing under full gas pedal.

See if you know somebody that has a random set kicking around or watch the swap meets for a set.
These bolted right up even with the factory Z-bar for the clutch.
 

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I don't think there's any difference in 2wd and 4wd headers, I've never seen them advertised that way. But as posted above, Chevelle and Nova headers are the usual go-to's for tucking up nicely
 

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