Hooker long tube headers- clearance and fitment

[Wade]

Hello, I find that with reviews and such it is hard to find which headers fit what. I recently purchased a set of Hooker ceramic coated long tube headers for my 1994 chevy K1500 with a 350TBI. I will outline my installation process, what I have trouble with, and fitment for anyone else who wants to know.

Which headers
Hooker Comp Headers 2462-1HKR
They are ~520 bucks but I got a scratch and dent pair on Ebay

Manifold removal
First I took off my manifolds. I took a can of PB blaster and for about a week, I sprayed every bolt daily and gave it some gentle taps with a hammer. The bolts are 13mm, but I had to either hammer the sockets on or use a 14mm because of the rust. I disconnected the steering shaft (one 15mm nut) and used an angle grinder to trim the alternator bracket so I could reach all the bolts. The Y pipe bolts were so rusty they just snapped when I put a breaker bar to them.

Exhaust removal
I wasn't working with a stock exhaust, it is a true dual from the previous owner. I cut all the hangars with a hack saw and cut it in half to pull it out in two pieces.

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There's one side.

I will post the installation when my gaskets arrive.

 

[Wade]

I put the driver's side in from the top. I disconnected the steering shaft to get it in.
The only thing I noticed is that the collector is touching the shifter linkage that runs to the transmission.

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Passenger side went in from the top as well. No issues with fitment. The only thing was the dipstick. The headers came with a steel spacer for the tube. I put that on the end and used a 1/4 20 rod to make a new mount for it on the head.

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Each collector was aimed nicely under the Tranny crossmember.

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