Installing a New Exhaust System Including Headers

[Normmus]

I am installing a new dual exhaust system on my stock '77 K10 to replace the swiss cheese straight pipe. I am also installing long tube headers. I have the passenger side header bolted in and the collector flange is touching the driveshaft. Any tips on bending it to clear? I am reluctant to heat it much because the header is ceramic coated.

 

[3 Ton]

Going the wrong way. Single with a Magnaflow torque master will deliver more low end for off roading than a sheet hotrod set up. I had what you are building. I ripped it all off and have low end power up the wah zoo.

 

[SquareRoot]

I agree 100% with Fred. And, I'll add the Hooker Cast manifolds are even better. But, I doubt the OP is going to change course at this point if he's spent big bucks on Ceramic Coated Long Tubers.

 

[Normmus]

Yeah that ship has sailed already, just need to move the collector over about an inch.

 

[Normmus]

Just going to get a different set of headers

 

[bucket]

What brand headers are hitting the driveshaft? I've owned many and the driveshaft is not a clearance issue I've ever had.

 

[Normmus]

What brand headers are hitting the driveshaft? I've owned many and the driveshaft is not a clearance issue I've ever had.

They are Summit brand.

 

[bucket]

They are Summit brand.

Good to know, thanks.

 

[legend57]

I used the ceramic Headman long tube headers and they fit very well. I also used the Walker exhaust kit and it all fit nicely. I just replaced the connectors with some better quality ones.
I had to use the Headman headers because they were the only ones with the AIR tubes and were CARB certified. (At least, what I could find).

 

[77Dmax]

Summit branded parts are usually very poor quality. I have had luck using a ratchet strap to pull on headers to move them around. Just beware that the shaft will move around in every direction, not just up and down.