Re: [Chevelle-list] BIG BLOCK CHEVELLE HEADERS

[Clint Hooper]

I installed a pair of the QP1000 headers on my 40 Ford coupe streetrod back in 1992 and had a lot of problems getting them to seal at the cylinder head. Those headers are an iron casting similar to stock exhaust manifolds,not tube headers. I never even talked to Sanderson but finally found a gasket set-up that cured the problem. However,I installed a pair of their intermediate 1 7/8" BB tube headers on my 68 El Camino w/468" and loved them. My 69 El Camino is really low so the header clearance really needs to be taken into consideration. Like I mentioned before,I'd try the Patriot or Hedman intermediates but they won't clear the Z-bar. Hooker and most other full-length headers hang down way too much so they're not an option,either. Good luck in your search,Larry. Let us know what you decide on. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Shouse Clint,   I hear what you're saying. I'm finding it real difficult to find anything that meets everything I'm looking for that's affordable. I like what I see with the Sanderson BB3. I'm just going to move a bit slower before I buy I think.   Here's a couple of samples of the customer service issues I've seen. The S10 link is down at the moment, but the Complaints.com one is working...   http://www.complaints.com/september2002/complaintoftheday.september30.16.htm   www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2563   Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] BIG BLOCK CHEVELLE HEADERS Just curious but where did you read the complaints,Larry? Not discounting your concerns at all but is there any header manufacturer that satifies everyone? If so,please let me know because I'll be changing headers in the near future. So far,the only ones I've seen that will give me the best ground clearance and allow a manual transmission are the Sandersons. Hedman and Patriot make intermediate headers that have good ground clearance but won't allow a manual trans. Some people swear by Hooker or Hedman but from my experiences,I'm not impressed at all. It seems that you really do get what you pay for,especially when it comes to headers. Having said that,I may end up buying a pair of Stainless Works full length units. They cost around $600-700 but supposedly tuck up under the undercarriage very well. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Shouse Clint,   I've been doing some web research on Sanderson headers. I've found several complaints about their headers cracking where the primaries come out of the flange, and the alarming part is cases after case, these people are saying they got the cold shoulder from Sanderson. Not one received satisfaction.   Of course I found many recommendations, including yours, but I read enough negative stories that I'll consider others first. It's a shame. They seem to have good products, but service after the sale is an important consideration.   Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 11:12 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] BIG BLOCK CHEVELLE HEADERS Try a pair of coated Sanderson intermediates for your 65. You'll love them. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm