Long tube headers vs short tube vs manifolds

[Jehidson]

You will be fine with Long tube headers cause it’s 4x4. I went with shorties because I’m slammed on the ground and did t want them below the frame rail. Check out Sanderson headers. They don’t require a gasket.

 

[Casca2525]

This^

No matter which way, on a stock motor, you'll never really tell much difference between the two anyway. Unless it's a big block.

not sure on the cam etc, as not running atm, but its a qjet bbc, and no name long tubes with drivers rotted and passenger well on the way, funds are an object, & suggestions gratefully accepted

 

[Olegmbuilder]

Save your money and invest in a good quality rust repair and under body coating. These old squares will literally turn to brown dust lol

 

[hey mister]

Ling? Too funny!

About as funny as the manufacturer of the tires on my Jeep, made by "Linglong" laughed my arse off when I bought the vehicle and saw those.

I have tires from political influence...
Kumho....

 

[MGD454]

not sure on the cam etc, as not running atm, but its a qjet bbc, and no name long tubes with drivers rotted and passenger well on the way, funds are an object, & suggestions gratefully accepted

I ran Jeg's brand headers for a long while and they seemed to last and were pretty decent priced. Then went to coated shorties once I could afford it since it's lowered.

 

[Rick R]

I am running the Hooker manifolds on my ‘73. I am very pleased, although I should’ve ordered the coated version. It cost almost as much to get them coated.

 

[ali_c20]

I am running the Hooker manifolds on my ‘73. I am very pleased, although I should’ve ordered the coated version. It cost almost as much to get them coated.

I use black Duplicolor Supertherm paint on all my manifolds. Black and Silver withstands 1470°F/800°C. It faded a little after 11 years on the K5 but no rust or chipping paint. I don't know if it's available in the US. 1 rattlecan costs 20$ and coats a pair of manifolds.

 

[idahovette]

@ali_c20 what do you do to prep them?

 

[ali_c20]

@ali_c20 what do you do to prep them?

I degrease them, sandblast,clean, degrease again and let them dry so that no traces of solvent are left.

 

[chevdude]

Just don't buy cheap ass headers, if you go that way. Spend the money, buy quality. Buy American.