Sanderson BB8-P headers on a 454 in a crew cab dually

[86burban]

I have bought $486 worth of headers at Summit Racing for $150. Is anyone using Sanderson BB8-P big block headers on your truck. I'd like to see pictures please. Do you guys have starter or oil filter clearance issues? The truck has a factory engine oil cooler. Tia.

 

[nvrenuf]

I’m running BB8’s in my 91 Blazer, I had no clearance or fitment issues. I don’t have an oil cooler but I do run a 2qt oil filter (not the Fram in the pic) and have plenty of room, I also run a mini starter and a hydraulic clutch. I’m using Off Road Design comp motor mounts which are less bulky than the factory style.

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There is a guy on another forum the has BB8’s on his 4wd converted R30 and he had a few small clearance problems; around the frame rail, some part of the factory style motor mount and then the widest part of the bellhousing (first a 700 then a 4l80e).

 

[86burban]

I’m running BB8’s in my 91 Blazer, I had no clearance or fitment issues. I don’t have an oil cooler but I do run a 2qt oil filter (not the Fram in the pic) and have plenty of room, I also run a mini starter and a hydraulic clutch. I’m using Off Road Design comp motor mounts which are less bulky than the factory style.

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There is a guy on another forum the has BB8’s on his 4wd converted R30 and he had a few small clearance problems; around the frame rail, some part of the factory style motor mount and then the widest part of the bellhousing (first a 700 then a 4l80e).

How much clearance between the headers and oil filter do you have? I had Summit Racing full length headers that was right on the oil filter and dented it. Just want to make sure I can change the filter without issues.

 

[nvrenuf]

There’s good clearance. I’ll go take a pic in a few minutes.

 

[nvrenuf]

It might be hard to tell but there about 1/2” clearance between the collector and filter.

 

[nvrenuf]

@86burban I only say this because of the potential fitment issues I posted but if you decide you don't want to use those headers holler at me I may be interested.

Also, the info on the 4wd R30 I mentioned is on CK5.com posted by "mrk5".

 

[86burban]

@86burban I only say this because of the potential fitment issues I posted but if you decide you don't want to use those headers holler at me I may be interested.

Also, the info on the 4wd R30 I mentioned is on CK5.com posted by "mrk5".

I'm saving up to have an exhaust shop install them. I'll let you know.

 

[86burban]

@86burban I only say this because of the potential fitment issues I posted but if you decide you don't want to use those headers holler at me I may be interested.

Also, the info on the 4wd R30 I mentioned is on CK5.com posted by "mrk5".

Were you able to keep your stock spark plugs and are they able to be changed without interference?

 

[nvrenuf]

Yes, I run regular Autolite 26 plugs and they’re easy to change. Most of my plug wire boots clear fine but I have 1 that touches a tube, they are Taylor 409 wires with 45 degree boots. The plug wires are 10.5mm so everything about them is big, regular 8mm may not have any issues.

 

[nvrenuf]

Also, I’m running 70’s oval port 781 casting heads. I don’t think later peanut ports change much relative to plugs vs headers, aftermarket heads are all over the place depending on what you buy.

 

[Fastduramax]

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[Fastduramax]

I’ll get you a shot when I get home of the oil pan oil filter and starter but zero clearance issues and I’m running an 8 quart Champ “winged” pan….

 

[Fastduramax]

I am going to have to run a mix of 90 degree and straight boot plug wires, Moroso are pretty spendy ugh !

 

[nvrenuf]

@Fastduramax really cool engine and it looks great! I love my Sanderson's but, honestly, I would have thought they (being 1-7/8") would be a little small for the 572.