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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 42 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 42 | Hey guys, sorry if this has been discussed before, but I'm frustrated.
Who makes good headers for a stock V8 Taskforce truck? I'm looking for personal experience, if possible.
The Hedman headers I bought for my truck were garbage. The driver's side looked like the flange was welded crooked/warped, I had to beat it silly just to make it fit on/in the truck, and #7 exhaust port won't seal for more than 5 minutes. Hindsight is 20/20, if I had cut them off the flanges I could have rewelded them, but I assumed it just needed a little clearancing around the steering box.
So, who's got the scoop on a good set of headers? No block huggers, those are as bad as stock manifolds in terms of flow. I want the extra performance and increased economy of full length tube headers. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 | I learned long ago that headers are more trouble then they are worth.They will cook your starter,not seal,burn out and leak exhaust or burn your spark plug wires due to no heat shielding. Stick with a good set of stock truck manifolds.Just my personal experience.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 | Hey Rabid, I've got the same problem. I've been shopping around for a set of headers for a while. I haven't taken the plunge thought. This is what I've found so far. . . Full-length Hedman But for my $$ I'll most likly go with Hooker Super Comp Huggers If you find a set that works well be sure and post back here for guys like me. thanks, Jim | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 92 | . . . One last set that I was thinking about. It might be the happy medium between full-length and block huggers. Patriot Clippster Headers Jim | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,993 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,993 | I have a set of Hookers on my 59', they were from a 69' C10 and they clear everything. A friend gave them to me so the price was right. I used copper gaskets at both the head and the collector and haven't had any real problems. I always snug the bolt when I change the oil so they stay tight.
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400"The Book of Thor"Read the story in the DITY1960 Chevrolet C10"A Family Heirloom"Follow the story in the DITY Gallery'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting) Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 42 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 42 | Heavy Chevy, I think that first Summit link for the Hedmans is the coated version of what I have, so you may be careful.
Tuts 59, does your truck still have the stock steering box, motor mounts, etc? I might just find a pair for that year truck if they fit that well. I cannot explain how poorly the Hedman headers fit, at least on the driver's side.
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