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wrencheadguy
New User | Posts: 3 | Joined: 10/03
Posted: 10/01/03
07:27 PM

I want to install a pair of headers on my '95 GMC extended cab pickup.  It has the 5.7 litre (350) TBI engine.  I'm undecided about which type to get--the short tube or long tube headers.  Will there be much of a difference in horsepower or torque?  I know the shorties are easier to install, but I am more interested in power than ease of installation.  Thanks for any suggestions you may have, even about a brand you might recommend.  


 
V8Astro
New User | Posts: 12 | Joined: 08/03
Posted: 10/06/03
05:58 AM

I have Hedman 68600 headers installed on my Astro "SS-350" and am very pleased with them. I don't think there's a huge difference between the shorty and long headers. I'm scared of the long headers because of the tubes that run next to the starter & solenoid. I've seen a lot of them get cooked, not to mention the pain in the butt it is to change the starter with full-size headers. Been there, done that. When you do get some headers, I would HIGHLY recommend using copper header gaskets. At Summit Racing, they are about $30, but well worth it. Also, header bolts like to loosen after time, so you might want to either put some loc-tite on them or some header bolt locks.


1990 Chevy Astro "Family Holler"
1973 350 V8 with TBI - soon to be Edelbrock MPFI

Hedman headers, high-flow cat, dual 3-inch exhaust
TransGo shift kit


1999 Chevy Astro - Family's "normal" transportation


http://v8astro.homestead.com


Tacoma, WA





Edited 10/6/2003 9:59:59 AM ET by V8Astro  

 
wrencheadguy
New User | Posts: 3 | Joined: 10/03
Posted: 10/07/03
11:50 AM

Thanks for the helpful advice and hints on the headers.  It certainly helps me out.  And good luck with the installation of that Edelbrock fuel injection system.  Should work well.  


 
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