1st off this is for my 76 chevy pu, emmisions are not relevent.
I had some cheap old headders on there before but they would not seal. I would like some reccomendations on some CHEAP yet non tank sounding headders. Non tank meaning sound is not amplified in the engine compartment. Im thinking of getting some flow tech headders but Ive never used them before.
Any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks!
SSC

 

my friend just installed some flowtechs on his old pickup last week, seem like quality headers to me, installation was easy, might not be for you but was for him with his cavernous engine compartment

 

I picked up a set from Checker back in '95 for my '71 GMC 350. 1-1/2" primaries, sealed fine, really woke that engine up. I not sure what brand, but I think they were Hedman. About $75 back then.

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Thanks for the replys guys I just about gave this post up for dead.
Did any of those headders amplify the sound in the engine compartment or the front in general? I really like the stock manifolds sound or lack there of it's super quiet in the cab but every one in the neighbor hood thinks the world is comming to an end when I drive down the street. It might be to much to ask from headders under 200$
Thanks!
SSC

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[This message has been edited by SSC (edited August 20, 2001).]

 

I already had duals with turbo-style mufflers exiting behind the rear wheels. I didn't notice any sound difference with the headers.

 

my buddy bought thorley truck headers from summit for upawrds of 300$ and liked em.

 

i dont know about the flowtechs sound in engine...he runs open headers (its his drag truck, dont ask me) so they are loud

 

Thanks guys I'll hit up checker and Ozone and see what I can come up with Im an defenatly going for the flow tech gaskets but as far as headders go what ever will work with the 3 on the tree.
Thanks again!
SSC

 

Any header is going to be louder than stock exhaust. Nothing you can do about it.

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True but I dont want any extra noise in the front thats my major concern . I dont care if its so loud it shatters windows as long the noise level in the front stays at a minimum with no leaks.
SSC