What is a good replacement for stock manifold?

[Danmoreland]

I have a 89' C1500 have to replace the 350 that's currently in it do to a crack in the back of the block I found while I was about to change the clutch. Ordered a stock crate from JEGS and while I'm there should probably go ahead and do something with the headers. Don't really want to mess with the full exhaust right now because I have a lot more to do with the build at the moment. Does anyone have any suggestions for a header that bolts to the stock exhaust? Would any shorty work? Can a mid Length bolt to stock exhaust?

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Does anyone have any suggestions for a header that bolts to the stock exhaust?

These will bolt up directly to your stock exhaust (made by Pace Setter). If you have A.I.R. use G9015 ones. These are painted so, you may want to strip and hit them with some VHT paint before installing.

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[Danmoreland]

These will bolt up directly to your stock exhaust (made by Pace Setter). If you have A.I.R. use G9015 ones. These are painted so, you may want to strip and hit them with some VHT paint before installing.

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Thanks for the help. Any good tips for removing the shipping paint?

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Any good tips for removing the shipping paint?

Paint remover or burn it off. Since I live in a somewhat arid climate , I just installed them and ran it.

Here's my G9015 ones after a couple/three years.

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A hint;
Don't use the gaskets supplied with the headers, go with better quality ones. I wound up with Mr Gasket copper gaskets, and Header Studs, with red Loctite on my aluminum heads. Haven't had to touch them for over a year now IIRC, just check torque on the nuts occasionally. YMMV

 

[Danmoreland]

Paint remover or burn it off. Since I live in a somewhat arid climate , I just installed them and ran it.

Here's my G9015 ones after a couple/three years.

You must be registered for see images attach

A hint;
Don't use the gaskets supplied with the headers, go with better quality ones. I wound up with Mr Gasket copper gaskets, and Header Studs, with red Loctite on my aluminum heads. Haven't had to touch them for over a year now IIRC, just check torque on the nuts occasionally. YMMV

Sweet, I'll get them on order, now just to wait for the engine.

 

[Nad_Yvalhosert]

For a hundred bucks on Ebay, you can get stainless shorty headers. No need to burn off the paint, no expectation of rust or rot in 3 years. And I live in New Yuck where I plow, tow, and the road salt is plain terrible. My first set look great after 14 years. My second truck got a set just this February.
Dont buy the cheap-o's. Get stainless or chrome ones right from the start.

Edit:

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1 Set of Exhaust Header Manifold ( L&R). 3/8 Thick CNC Header Flange. Step 2:Crawl or creep under the car and disconnect the header pipes from your exhaust manifolds. If you don't want your exhaust to hang, bring a box with you to prop it up.

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I have a spare set, new in the box. Want them? $75