Headers on airbagged dimes

wootownpimp · 08-19-2008, 04:28 PM

So I'm getting ready to start putting my engine in my 95 S10. My engine is somewhat detailed, but my exhaust manifolds looks like ass. I found some headers, but I was wondering if headers will work on an airbagged truck that lays frame.

Any help you guys could give me would be greatly appreciated.

Here's the headers I was thinking about running.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...065+4294767097

Oh yeah. Forgot to mention, Its a 2wd and its not bodydropped

shadow32 · 08-19-2008, 05:09 PM

Nice looking header set. I ran an Eldelbrock TES system on my lowered '84 Transam and never had any clearance issues. The Y-pipe tucked nicely. This is no guarantee that it will work by any means, but I would say that it is a strong possibility.

To give you an idea of the ground clearance in my Trans Am after I lowered it...I could hit a pop can lying on it side with the engine crossmember.

1991S1030K · 08-19-2008, 05:28 PM

Same headers I put on my Xtreme :

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f89/my...2001-a-348503/

shadow32 · 08-19-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K

Same headers I put on my Xtreme :

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f89/my...2001-a-348503/

Does the Y-pipe tuck pretty good. I believe that the OP is concerned with crushing the crossover pipe when he lays his truck out.

wootownpimp · 08-19-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shadow32

Does the Y-pipe tuck pretty good. I believe that the OP is concerned with crushing the crossover pipe when he lays his truck out.

Yeah, I don't want to dent or bend the pipes with the control arms when I lay it out.

02_Black_XBlazer · 08-19-2008, 10:15 PM

The Edelbrocks will not be the way to go with a bagged truck, as the included larger Y pipe sits even lower than the factory Y. With a 3.5"/4.5" static drop and 26.5" tires, even I have trouble knocking the Y on tall curbs and speed bumps and such.

02_Black_XBlazer · 08-19-2008, 10:30 PM

BTW, I mentioned they hang lower than factory, but i failed to mention that they Edel Y does indeed hang below the frame. You could probably have it cut and made to fit, but at that point, you might as well get a nice set of JBAs or Gibsons, and have a custom Y made that'll tuck up closer to the front of the trans. The "Ti-Tech" coating doesn't last much past 10k miles. It kinda turns a powdery whitish hue on the manifolds, and the Y pipe just plain turned rusty orangish-brown. Chicago salty winters don't help much, I imagine, which wasn't really an issue for me, but I figure you're going for looks as well since you have a detailed engine bay.

08-19-2008, 04:28 PM	#1
wootownpimp Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17 Location: Apple Creek, Ohio User is: OffLine	Headers on airbagged dimes So I'm getting ready to start putting my engine in my 95 S10. My engine is somewhat detailed, but my exhaust manifolds looks like ass. I found some headers, but I was wondering if headers will work on an airbagged truck that lays frame. Any help you guys could give me would be greatly appreciated. Here's the headers I was thinking about running. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...065+4294767097 Oh yeah. Forgot to mention, Its a 2wd and its not bodydropped
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08-19-2008, 05:09 PM	#2
shadow32 Spare Parts Pack Rat Age: 38 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 542 Location: N. Manchester, IN User is: OffLine	Re: Headers on airbagged dimes Nice looking header set. I ran an Eldelbrock TES system on my lowered '84 Transam and never had any clearance issues. The Y-pipe tucked nicely. This is no guarantee that it will work by any means, but I would say that it is a strong possibility. To give you an idea of the ground clearance in my Trans Am after I lowered it...I could hit a pop can lying on it side with the engine crossmember. Last edited by shadow32 : 08-19-2008 at 05:12 PM.
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08-19-2008, 05:28 PM	#3
1991S1030K The Beast Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 623 Location: Euless, TX User is: OffLine	Re: Headers on airbagged dimes Same headers I put on my Xtreme : http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f89/my...2001-a-348503/
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08-19-2008, 07:29 PM	#4
shadow32 Spare Parts Pack Rat Age: 38 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 542 Location: N. Manchester, IN User is: OffLine	Re: Headers on airbagged dimes Quote: Originally Posted by 1991S1030K Same headers I put on my Xtreme : http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f89/my...2001-a-348503/ Does the Y-pipe tuck pretty good. I believe that the OP is concerned with crushing the crossover pipe when he lays his truck out. Last edited by shadow32 : 08-19-2008 at 07:30 PM.
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08-19-2008, 08:39 PM	#5
wootownpimp Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17 Location: Apple Creek, Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: Headers on airbagged dimes Quote: Originally Posted by shadow32 Does the Y-pipe tuck pretty good. I believe that the OP is concerned with crushing the crossover pipe when he lays his truck out. Yeah, I don't want to dent or bend the pipes with the control arms when I lay it out.
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08-19-2008, 10:15 PM	#6
02_Black_XBlazer Starting from scratch... Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,875 Location: Mokena, IL User is: OffLine	Re: Headers on airbagged dimes The Edelbrocks will not be the way to go with a bagged truck, as the included larger Y pipe sits even lower than the factory Y. With a 3.5"/4.5" static drop and 26.5" tires, even I have trouble knocking the Y on tall curbs and speed bumps and such.
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08-19-2008, 10:30 PM	#7
02_Black_XBlazer Starting from scratch... Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,875 Location: Mokena, IL User is: OffLine	Re: Headers on airbagged dimes BTW, I mentioned they hang lower than factory, but i failed to mention that they Edel Y does indeed hang below the frame. You could probably have it cut and made to fit, but at that point, you might as well get a nice set of JBAs or Gibsons, and have a custom Y made that'll tuck up closer to the front of the trans. The "Ti-Tech" coating doesn't last much past 10k miles. It kinda turns a powdery whitish hue on the manifolds, and the Y pipe just plain turned rusty orangish-brown. Chicago salty winters don't help much, I imagine, which wasn't really an issue for me, but I figure you're going for looks as well since you have a detailed engine bay.
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