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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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hey guys i need some quick help. I'm about to order a set of Hedman elite headers that are on Sale for $200 part#68308
hedman's website says they'll fit my 78 vette but a footnote says this

Application Notes: 1. Without smog injection or injection heads.
100. Will not fit steering damper inside front crossmember.
will these require any modifications to install. I can bolt on headers but I dont want to modify anything
and does this seem like a good deal

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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Personally, I would not buy them with that clearance issue. Headers are a snug fit even when everything goes well.....I wouldn't want additional headaches. There are other brands that clear everything with no hassles.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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I dont know if the disclaimer is for my vette. I'm a shadetree so i can bolt headers on but I can not modify. on a different forum i was told that the disclaimer was for (non-power steering cars) but I was checking with everyone because the headers are from E-bay and NON-returnable


"Will not fit steering damper inside front crossmember."

The way I read this is, they will not work on non-power(manual) steering cars. IT may mean, however, that they will not work with power steering. Non-power steering cars have a "damper" on the linkage, where the PS cars have the control valve and cylinder. The disclaimer is a bit confusing on that point. You may need to contact them for clarification on that.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Here, call Hedmans and ask them. (562) 921-0404
Why settle for second hand knowledge.
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