Summit Brand Headers???

[JGV66]

Thank you for the info
The gaskets that came with the headers are cardboard with thin aluminum in the center. not liking them. I think I'll go to the Autopart's store & pick up a good set. the bolts that came with it look good but nothing special.

 

[chris3353]

take a looks at page two of my thread. Summit vs headman

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[Shoote]

A year ago I put a 454 in my 87 v10. I tried the Summit long tube ceramic coated for $300 and the Hedman long tube ceramic coated for $800. The Summit fit better and had a nicer finish. 11 months later and they still look good.

 

[mjck5]

put a set on my 86 k5 last summer, had to do minor modification on the power steering bracket and theres a bracket on the passenger side i had to remove, looked like it was some type of rubber bumper thing in case you bottom out, after i redid most of the work i paid a suposed pro to do to install, so far they seem to be good quality, i didnt get the ceramic coated ones but they have nice thick flanges and so far havent leaked

 

[bucket]

take a looks at page two of my thread. Summit vs headman

Simple TBI build - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Page 2- Simple TBI build The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board

67-72chevytrucks.com

Hedman has two basic designs of headers, besides "Elite" and regular. They have one design like yours and they also have a version that hangs low like that Summit header you have pictured. I have run both styles of Hedman, they both have their merits, but I do prefer the version you have.

 

[JGV66]

I hung the headman headers yesterday they fit well. i had to make a small dent the collector on the passenger side where the lower bolt sticks threw the spring & shackle. if i had the stock shackles it would have cleared. But The ORD heavy duty shackles w/grease fittings take up much more space in that area. the driver's side was close but cleared by a 1/4 inch. now to get the exhaust lined up.
if anyone's interested
i used Elite Ultra-Duty HTC Coated Full Length Headers 1967-92 Chevy/GMC Truck/SUV 283-400
Part Number : 69890
they are very heavy and well made.