Will these work...?
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Will these work...?
Block Hugger Headers
Found these when I was looking though Street Rodder - will they work with the Patriot fake sidepipes? Will there be any problems with them hitting anything (motor mounts, steering components, etc.)?
Found these when I was looking though Street Rodder - will they work with the Patriot fake sidepipes? Will there be any problems with them hitting anything (motor mounts, steering components, etc.)?
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Hi Jason,
I looked at those last year for one of my '70 small blocks. I thought they looked good and would be perfect. When I asked about them for my Vette I was told starter clearance was a problem and that I would have to use the smaller reduction type starter.
I didn't buy them based on that info. Maybe someone here can shed a little light on weather that's true or not. I'd hate to see you get stuck with something you can't use and can't return.
Good luck,
Greg
I looked at those last year for one of my '70 small blocks. I thought they looked good and would be perfect. When I asked about them for my Vette I was told starter clearance was a problem and that I would have to use the smaller reduction type starter.
I didn't buy them based on that info. Maybe someone here can shed a little light on weather that's true or not. I'd hate to see you get stuck with something you can't use and can't return.
Good luck,
Greg
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Originally Posted by Greg
Hi Jason,
I looked at those last year for one of my '70 small blocks. I thought they looked good and would be perfect. When I asked about them for my Vette I was told starter clearance was a problem and that I would have to use the smaller reduction type starter.
I didn't buy them based on that info. Maybe someone here can shed a little light on weather that's true or not. I'd hate to see you get stuck with something you can't use and can't return.
Good luck,
Greg
I looked at those last year for one of my '70 small blocks. I thought they looked good and would be perfect. When I asked about them for my Vette I was told starter clearance was a problem and that I would have to use the smaller reduction type starter.
I didn't buy them based on that info. Maybe someone here can shed a little light on weather that's true or not. I'd hate to see you get stuck with something you can't use and can't return.
Good luck,
Greg
I like the look & wish I asked the forum oh well, hookers look
also.
Melting Slicks
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From: Florida
I'm using the Hooker Stainless Block Huggers (SuperComps)
Starter support bracket interference was all I had to address.....no big deal....about a half hour to correct up.
Jim
link to headers
Starter support bracket interference was all I had to address.....no big deal....about a half hour to correct up.
Jim
link to headers
Last edited by jimvette999; Jan 4, 2006 at 02:34 PM.
Melting Slicks
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These look . Mind sharing the manufacturer and part number?
Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
I had no issues at all. No interference with steering, starter (stock) etc. 
. Mind sharing the manufacturer and part number?