catdaddy300 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I was going to get some headers for the chevy and i was wondering if there are any considerations or "special" stuff i needed...... i think i read on here one time it is better to put the oem exhaust mainifold gasket on instead of the aftermarket one..... just wondering thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedline Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 It would be nice to know if full length headers will fit. I want to put some on my truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerrider Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 you can get long tubes. you just have to figure out what brand and how much you want to spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yes, you want OE GM gaskets, and make sure to use anti-seize on all of the header flange bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdaddy300 Posted August 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 thank you very much for the help i knew i read that on here somewhere, any you guys have anything good to say about hooker headers???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdaddy300 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 well another question, does it really matter on the primary tube size i got choices of 1 5/8 and 1 3/4. any recommendations????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jond983 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 most all shorty and mid length headers are 1-5/8" and the long tubes are 1-3/4" or 1-7/8"... so to answer your ? i'd get 1-3/4"....1-7/8" would be great if you were running big cubes or F/I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdaddy300 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 yeah they are long tubes i am looking at getting but thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprayed99 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 yeah they are long tubes i am looking at getting but thanks for the help Best brands fit and finish below but be ready to spend some ca$h American Racing Headers Dynatech stainless works Cheap alternatives Pacesetter LPP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 And don't be afraid to reuse your stock exhaust gaskets, I've used mine 4-times now with 3 different headers and still sealing great. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdaddy300 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 yeah i heard someone say to use the stock gasket too, and thanks for the tips but i know i asked this earlier but anything about them there hooker headers, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Tim Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 yeah i heard someone say to use the stock gasket too, and thanks for the tips but i know i asked this earlier but anything about them there hooker headers, lol So, does this advice apply to all aftermarket gaskets? I've got the Dynatech metal gaskets, or should I stick with the stockers? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprayed99 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 So, does this advice apply to all aftermarket gaskets? I've got the Dynatech metal gaskets, or should I stick with the stockers?Thanks stockers ftw!!! I have used copper ones, pressed metal, percys aluminum, and the cheap paper (customer didn't trust the stock gaskets) All those folks switched to OEM except for the percys and They are also 50-60 bucks so they better work LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 So, does this advice apply to all aftermarket gaskets? I've got the Dynatech metal gaskets, or should I stick with the stockers?Thanks The Dynatech gaskets are GM gaskets, 3 part metal shim....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Tim Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 The Dynatech gaskets are GM gaskets, 3 part metal shim....... whew... ok thanks. I'm gearing up for the install in a couple weeks, and didn't want the extra cost unless it were necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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