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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:45 pm ] |
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I got these really nice headers and the intermediate pipes at Carlisle. I would like to know if anyone has ever tried A-body headers into a Truck? They look to be Hookers. Part # stamped on them is either 7 109 or 601 L. I think the smaller number at the right is a 6? I may try these on my 85 Dodge truck with and auto, but thought maybe someone had already tried it. Thanks, Rick   
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| Author: | USAJon [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:06 pm ] |
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Ive read truck headers are tad longer.. someone had a set of truck headers on eBay say 1-2 months ago . they stated will not work on a car as they are longer... if that is true you should be able to trade for the ones you need. take care. |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:18 pm ] |
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They look like they could work to me, but looks can be very decieiving. I think the area of interference would be the front header hitting the truck cross-member. The rear looks like it may work. There is plenty of room to go down through. It is just if the pipes are in the right place. Rick |
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| Author: | USAJon [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:09 pm ] |
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have you tryed to install? do you need a lift to install these? I ask because I have purchased a set and kinda shakey on the install.. |
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| Author: | Reed [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:48 pm ] |
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Quote: how you tryed to install? do you need a life to install these.
Well, being alive makes it easier to do many things on this plane of existence, but we all no that nobody has a life until they install headers on their slant.I ask because I have purchased a set and kinda shakey on the install.. Sorry, I couldn't resist being a smart-ass. If the headers clear an A-body, the only thing I could think the headers might interfere with on a truck would be the shift linkage at the front of the transmission. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:49 pm ] |
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I have a set of truck headers that I'll bring to Elk Creek. Flyin' Brian M has first dibs, but you are next in line if you want them. A trade could be possible too... Lou |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:03 pm ] |
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Lou, Are yours 3 into 1's? Or 6 into one's? Are they full length or shorties? Do you happen to have a picture? I may be interested. Reed, Thanks for the input. I hate to dismantle my truck only to find they won't fit. I was hoping someone actually knew. You know Meril Bruner may know. I might have to give him a call. Rick |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:10 pm ] |
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Jon, I have not tried to install them yet, and probably will not until the fall sometime. I have installed some headers though. Ryan's 72 swinger has the Mopar 6 into one, and they are not a problem at all to install. And his car is a 4-speed. With your car being an automatic and your headers being 2 piece they should not be that hard to install. I have Clifford long tubes for my 65 Valiant and they are a piece of cake also. I did just think of something though. With 3 trucks in the driveway and all the swapping of parts we are doing, I may end up with Ryan's truck with the intake and exhaust off before the Elk Creek Race. If I do I can check my headers on it. I will keep you all posted. Rick |
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| Author: | Rug_Trucker [ Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:50 am ] |
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Rick I know a guy that needs a set of headers in KY if they don't work. |
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| Author: | wvenable [ Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:27 am ] |
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Rug_Trucker, would that guy have a 35 Plymouth? |
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| Author: | Rug_Trucker [ Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:18 am ] |
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Not that I know of. He is on Moparts looking for a set. Bobby is his name. I bought 2 sets of headers off him back in 2002-03. He lives in Lexington. He has an ad here looking or missed out on the set in the FS section. Racinkain is his nic. |
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| Author: | USAJon [ Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:18 pm ] |
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our new/used hooker headers trial fit work 5601 C is stamped on the outside. |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Jul 16, 2011 4:26 pm ] |
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If you look at my picture upside down it could be 5601 L  Rick |
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| Author: | terrylittlejohn [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 1:44 pm ] |
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the truck base pan is the problem, your going to need a notch in the pan to clear the inside pipe. you don`t need a lift to install these. 
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| Author: | turboram [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 5:10 pm ] |
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well it only takes a few light clearance dings 
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