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| | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 38 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 38 | anyone running them? Is there such a thing as a set of long tube headers that are close enough to the block to clear the frame rails? There going in a 39 w/ a sbc. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 222 | I was hoping someone would answer this. I to would like to know if there are any. I have tried to get measurements but I wasn't sure enough in them to take the gamble. If you ever find out, please post it! Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 | JCKN, do you have a different front end/crossmember? What's the steering setup in your truck? As this kind of application is typically custom and unique based on your motor placement and all the other details of the truck, it might be best for you to talk to a local hot rod shop to get their thoughts. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 | JCKN, Are you talking about a V8 application in an AD truck?
I am not aware of any long tube headers that are a direct fit. Not even short tube headers will fit unless you do something with that OEM steering box. What I did to solve my header problem was to get a set of shorty headers and turn them upside down, and then loop the exhaust back down into the rear corners using mandrel bends. My son hates it and wants me to change it, and someday, I will. But as long as you carefully wrap the pipes, there are no real heat issues.
What I would like to do is make a set of custom headers for my truck, and when I do, they will be Tri-Y style, since torque is what you want to maximize on a truck.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 38 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 38 | thanks for the input. sorry i wasn't more clear in my first post. It's a 1939 1/2 ton, Mustang 2 front end, under cab brakes. Ive mocked it up with a 305 and shorty headers. They fit fine, but i would really like to use long tubes. The frame narrows up pretty quick towards the front, I thought maybe someone had found a set that they could shoehorn in there. lol. Im in the process of building a fairly stout 350 and would like the benefits of the long tubes over the shorties. | | |
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