Headers on a Chevy 2500 (7.4L)

[454Guy]

So, I've been kicking around the idea of putting headers on my 1995 Chevy 2500 (2wd, 7.4L), but one thing that concerns me is them rusting out. I'm looking at a $210 set of Hedman headers for it, as of now, this truck is my daily driver, but I will soon be getting a high gas mileage car, and the truck will be parked in the garage and will then be my project truck. I plan on wrapping the headers in titanium exhaust wrap as well, I live in Iowa so this definitely sees a lot of snow and ice.

 

How long do you guys think the headers will hold up?

 

Thanks!!

Drake

[desrtrat]

IMO- 1-2 years with the exhaust wrap. the wrap is nice for holding in heat, but it also will hold in moisture, and the headers will still rust out.. spend the extra $$ on a good set of ceramic coated headers, or stainless. should get many years out of them..

[Squirrely]

Also, cheap headers can warp the flange. And you'll be tightening bolts all the time.

 

Buy a good set of headers. Like above, get the ceramic.

[454Guy]

Thanks for the advice! I think what I'll do though is sand blast a set of painted headers and spray high-temp paint on it, let the paint dry and then wrap them in exhaust wrap. I don't have any desire to spend more than $300 on a set of headers. In my truck, would I have any ground clearance with full length headers? Mind you, my truck's suspension is stock (NOT lowered, or lifted at all).

 

Thanks for the help!!