84 K10 full exhaust replacement

[Grit dog]

I drove 850 miles RT across 4-5 states to pick up a seat yesterday. It was an 18hr non-stop turn and burn. Seller said I was crazy. I said yeah man, but that's a really nice seat!

Recently ordered:
4 Rough Country leafs with 2in lift, shocks, steering dampener.
Edelbrock 2701 intake and 600cfm carb kit
Valve covers
Double roller timing set
Water pump
Oil pan gasket
33in x 10.50in KO2s white letters out...80s style
New bumpers and grille off LMC
Lots of stuff rolling in

I want everything completed in about a month and will figure out paying for it later.

Cancel the rough country order and get some softer springs so that you're not caller #69 in 2 weeks asking us if theres a way to make those lumber wagon springs softer.

 

[83Stepper]

Ran a true dual setup on my 85 K5 Blazer that had the Flowtech headers, Dynomax 89007 2.25" pipe kit and a set of Dynomax Super Turbo's. Loved the sound of the super turbos at idle and wot. Very mild sound at idle and sounded great with some serious throttle on it. Headers can be a mother getting them into position. They are a tight fit getting them stuffed up from one side and down from the other. Keep us posted on how it's going!

 

[DRW65]

On my 86 K1500 I used the Hooker cast iron manifolds and Dynomax turbo mufflers, exhaust is all 2.5", no H or X pipe. No leaks, clears everything and all stock A/C and P/S bracketry bolts up with no issues. I did have to get 12 point exhaust manifold bolts, could not get a socket over standard 6 point bolt on #6 exhaust port. Nice mellow sound that does not get on your nerves.

 

[MikeB]

Headers don't fit? What a shocker!

Seriously, stock manifolds should work fine for your stated goals. Or if 2.5" aftermarket ram's horns clear your motor mounts, they would work very well.

Here are some 1997 5.7L manifolds on my 82 C10's mild 350 (RamJet roller cam and Vortec heads). Can't remember where I got them, but lots of vendors sell them. I see where Rock Auto has some on close-out. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...1555,exhaust+&+emission,exhaust+manifold,5860

I eventually installed full length headers, but it was a lot of hassle for no difference that my butt dyno could feel.

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[K10noob182]

This is probably old news on straight vs X vs H pipes but seems reasonable enough:

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I wouldn't have bought the truck if it was an automatic. I really like deciding when I want to shift and that feeling of being connected. I have a 2019 Ram 1500 hemi with all the stuffs. It's super comfortable and better in every way, but I don't feel anything driving it. I only have 21k on it.

I wasn't looking to buy a squarebody or any truck. I was hauling some junk to the dump and this red 84 was out front with a cardboard sign. I peeked in, 350, STICK, WANT. So here I am. I didn't know squarebodies would be like joining a cult. I get it now.

 

[K10noob182]

Headers don't fit? What a shocker!

Seriously, stock manifolds should work fine for your stated goals. Or if 2.5" aftermarket ram's horns clear your motor mounts, they would work very well.

Here are some 1997 5.7L manifolds on my 82 C10's mild 350 (RamJet roller cam and Vortec heads). Can't remember where I got them, but lots of vendors sell them. I see where Rock Auto has some on close-out. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...1555,exhaust+&+emission,exhaust+manifold,5860

I eventually installed full length headers, but it was a lot of hassle for no difference that my butt dyno could feel.

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Yes. I intended to just keep the truck oem stock, 31in tires but...you know how it is. Mine is just a stock crate motor 350. It handles and shifts like a school bus, leafs on all 4 ends. But...do I still need a carb, intake, headers, 33s, 2in lift and dual exhaust? YEZZZZ.

I've never wrestled with headers but have heard the legends. If the overpriced hookers don't fit, I'm done. They arrive tomorrow. Thanks for replying.