Omg i remember that nightmare. I ordered pace setters from summit cause that's all i could afford. Passenger side bolted right on. 3 days later i finally got the drivers side on. I rode around for 2 days after that in my Ole 69 on straight headers. You couldn't slap the smile off my face 😂😂
Wow, I can't believe how both of those set of headers pointed at the transmission!😯 Sounds great and looks better without all the clearance denting. Any plans for any kind of header coating or paint? Great job guys.😎👍
Yes, get rid of the X-pipe, they kill sound, that's just what they do. Back in the day the OE used a simple H pipe config and that was just to 'balance' the exhaust pressure. Going without an H or X completely, gives the best sound in my opinion. You don't really need it or will see the difference except for prolonged operation (circle track or road course racing). I get the feeling it's a lot LOUDER than on camera... (i've ran race bullets like those....lol) Sounds damn good though!
X pipe definitely gives it a raspy tone. Think he made the right choice going back with a H mid pipe. Hate that the exhaust ports didn’t line up for ya first try lol
Sounds great. Bummer about the headers. I’m using the Hooker super comps number 6116 on mine. Collector does not bend towards Transmission. They are pricey. Not sure if they’re still available though
I can relate with the clearance issues with headers. It's tight and especially with 3 inch. I think its a lot better honestly, and I'd be happy with that. I can't put it to words but it is missing that radical tone now. Did you put the cam in your truck yet?
@@CCAutoWorks Sounds like a good deal to me if it looks good to you condition wise. It's such a perfect base for boost. The stock bottom end is already built really tough. There are a few differences in stock rods that determine strength/weakness at 600hp but no problem when building from scratch. Same with setting up oil pressure and capacity. From what I've read on Whipple and Magnuson you can put a supercharger on a stock setup and get 150hp safely. To begin with I'm putting a stage 1 high lift truck cam in mine, Melling stanard pressure oil pump, beehive springs, and shortblock gasket and seal replacement. I may go with stronger bolts as I remove them, and I'm thinking about going with a performance single timing chain kit. I also want to keep it fuel injected. Basically you don't need a stroker 6.0 with top of the line parts to get 550-600hp. Which is so awesome compared to the 351 Windsor even though it will always have a special place in my heart haha.
@@CCAutoWorks Yes I have and people seem to be well pleased with it. A stock 6.0 needs a cam swap bad no matter what. To be frank with you I didn't know truck cams even existed other than rv cams. I got the Summit truck stage 1 high lift hoping it tunes easier/better torque taking off, and helps with fuel economy, all the while squeezing a little higher rpm power. I will admit, you are way more skilled with cams and engine building in general than I am. So pray for me as I tear into all this LS madness! Do a short if you decide to get the 6.0 block.
@@blueridgehollow2510 I think a lot of guys over cam engines stage one or two is perfect cam I got is really to big for a 5.3 but where going with it I really want the summit big nasty cam
@CCAutoWorks ohhh yup that settels it I'm losing my shit LOL!!!! I'm pretty sure I know who I was thinking of since it wasn't you. Now if I ask him and he says nope I'm going to check myself in the looney bin so I can pet ducks all day in my bathrobe. Don't ask how I know that's what happens there 🫤
