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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    Bear
    Bear


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    Post by Bear Fri Mar 09, 2012 5:49 pm

    anyone running full size headers on your 2nd gen,s with v8,s ? i got a set of hugger headers but like the look of full long headers.befor i go buy a set looking for the pro.s and con,s thanks bear
    COMSTOCK_108
    COMSTOCK_108


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    Post by COMSTOCK_108 Sat Mar 10, 2012 4:17 pm

    Headers look cool but are not a good idea on a v-8
    van. They cause extreme over heating problems. The
    best solution is the Corvette ram's horn manifolds.
    They flow great and are cheap. Speedway Motors has
    them for $114.99 P/N 930-0328 Oh they even have they
    correct cast-in alt. mounts.
    speedwaymotors.com 800-979-0122 they are good people!

    PS headers can also cause problems with your starter!
    e-mail if you have questions
    HandiVanMan
    HandiVanMan


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    Post by HandiVanMan Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:42 pm

    I have a set of long headers on my 69 GMC Handi Van & have no problems with over heating. I drove my van all summer long last year in 100 degree temps & it stayed at 190 degrees which is the Degree of thermostat that I have. Never any problems with my starter either.
    Roman
    Roman


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    Post by Roman Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:04 pm

    COMSTOCK_108 wrote:Headers look cool but are not a good idea on a v-8
    van. They cause extreme over heating problems. The
    best solution is the Corvette ram's horn manifolds.
    They flow great and are cheap. Speedway Motors has
    them for $114.99 P/N 930-0328 Oh they even have they
    correct cast-in alt. mounts.
    speedwaymotors.com 800-979-0122 they are good people!

    PS headers can also cause problems with your starter!
    e-mail if you have questions

    Yeah I'm going to completely disagree with that too. Starter issues, yes depending on your starter and headers. If you use a stock starter you cannot clock or generic headers that are too close then of course it will heat up.

    My '66 had Black Jack long tubes and a stock starter and I never overheated or had starter issues. Just ask Ravenruss! How's that old heap doing Russ!?
    panelmanrd
    panelmanrd


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    Post by panelmanrd Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:15 am

    I had a set of long tube headers on a 108 i used to have
    with no adverse effects at all, not sure of the brand
    but they were for 71/81 camaros

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