Headers for 1997 2-door Tahoe 4x4

[revmatcher]

I just had a long chat with the exhaust builder at Stainless Works. I asked for long-tube headers for my 1997 2-door tahoe 4x4. They have a kit with headers, CT8898HCATY https://www.summitracing.com/parts/stw-ct8898hcaty which I asked about. He said this kit only works on pickup trucks and definitely not on the Tahoe and I would need a full custom exhaust at $4,200, and to trailer my Tahoe to Ohio. As I understand it there are some frame differences. Can anyone enlighten me on the differences in the (front) frame of a 2-door Tahoe 4x4 and a Silverado? I know the rear part of the frame is very different as the 2-door has the fuel tank in the back, not on the side behind the driver. I pulled some pics from internet but I just can't see what's different.

2-Door Tahoe 4x4 Frame (Not mine, from internet!)

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Thanks
Tom

 

[b454rat]

I'm not an expert, but pretty sure these vehicles, Blazer/Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, and truck, are the same from the cab forward. Obviously gonna need a custom exhaust, and being a 2-door, can run true duals out the back. I'd ask him what the difference is...

 

[Nad_Yvalhosert]

Pickup, Suburban, 2 door Blazer/Tahoe/Yukon are the same from the torsion bars forward. The medium wheel base 4 door Tahoe/Yukon (meaning 117.5") SUVs used a shorter torsion bar and a different torsion bar x-member.
Obviously wheelbase differences will change intermediate pipes, the 2 door and Suburban rear fuel tanks, the short bed vs long bed will change the tail pipes

 

[Nad_Yvalhosert]

I'm not an expert, but pretty sure these vehicles,

being a 2-door, can run true duals out the back. I'd ask him what the difference is...

Super short rear body overhang, and tight clearance between the rear axle and the rear mounted fuel tank.

 

[jigsaw]

Take a look at this thread
https://www.gmt400.com/threads/1997-rcsb-build-on-4dr-tahoe-frame.44233/page-4

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[revmatcher]

Thanks guys!

 

[revmatcher]

These long tube headers fit on my 1997 2-door Tahoe! They are 304SS, but the flanges at both ends are mild steel.

Exhaust Headers 304 S/S for Chevy C1500 C2500 K1500 K2500 Truck 5.0 5.7 305 350 | eBay

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[revmatcher]

I had the headers modified with proper LT1 flanges. Here's what they look like.

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[revmatcher]

Here's what they look like installed in the truck. Don't mind the wiring mess.....

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[351FUN]

I've got Hedman long tubes on my blazer, I don't know the part number but I'll see if I can find it. I know there are options though, you don't need to blow $4200 on the setup.