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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by scottyp99
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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LMAO Scott what da hell is this......u always seem to be a wise___ on just my post.........................LMFAo.....J/K ya man...lol
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Priya
What would the world do without people like you? You're so special.
am·big·u·ous/amˈbigyo͞oəs/
Adjective:

1. (of language) Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
2. Unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made.

I don't see how you can get any less ambiguous than "yes" and "no". I do have to admit that I was having a little fun at your expense, tho. Your question was: "Are those for 4 speed or automatic?" and I answered "Yes." meaning, yes, they are for a 4-speed or automatic. Then you asked me for an unambiguous response, and I mean, c'mon, how was I supposed resist that?

Anyway, the Summit headers in question have been used by quite a few members of this forum, by folks with manual and automatic trannies, and I don't recall anybody talking about having any problems. So, unless you are doing some crazy, insane, rear-engined 'vette or something, these headers should do ya just fine. And they are so cheap, I am planning on using them as is, no coating, and just get a new set every few years. Well, maybe sandblast them and squirt a couple coats of VHT, who knows, probably will depend on how much free time I have.


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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by scottyp99
I don't see how you can get any less ambiguous than "yes" and "no". I do have to admit that I was having a little fun at your expense
In other words you were being intentionally ambiguous. Yes, you're a real sweetheart - your christmas gift for being so "helpful" is in the mail.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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woow Scott never knew u could be so serious.......lol
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Priya
Are those for 4 speed or automatic?
i have used them on both and right now they are on my 4 speed 76.
On a 4 speed you have to take off the z bar, put the header on then reinstall the zbar which gives you the opportunity to clean it up and grease it.

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Priya
In other words you were being intentionally ambiguous. Yes, you're a real sweetheart - your christmas gift for being so "helpful" is in the mail.
LOL! I posted the definition of the word ambiguous in my last post. The joke here is that YOUR question was ambiguous. It could be taken to have more than one meaning. I answered the question according to one of the possible meanings, which wasn't the intended meaning, but still answered the question. I realize that it takes a sophisticated sense of humor to appreciate the complex irony of the situation, but I thought I already explained it.

Take McVettes last post:

woow Scott never knew u could be so serious.......lol

He doesn't really think I'm being serious, he's being ironic! That's a little chunk of complex irony, right there! C'mon, Priya, lighten up and join the party!


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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by McVette
woow Scott never knew u could be so serious.......lol
McVette, sorry for going off on that whole "complex irony" tangent. Are you satisfied that you know what you need to know to make the decisions you need to make concerning your exhaust?


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Does anyone offer a header back exhaust system that will bolt up to these?
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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Does anyone offer a header back exhaust system that will bolt up to these?
Possibly, but if it's a car that's newer than 1975, no, as the car needs to have a "cat" in order to be legal.....
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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yea scott I really think I got what I need now....thanks to everyone
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Originally Posted by qwank
Don't bother with those stock GM stainless manifolds, they are junk.

I also have those Summit headers and they fit perfect and went in from the bottom with no problems. I stripped the black paint off them and painted them with VHT paint before the install though.
How is the vht paint holding up. I'm going to have to replace my existing headers as they are rusted and one of the tubes has been crushed somehow. Just found it while rebuilding the front end trying to remove the idler arm. Figured I'll remove header for better access to the bolts and go ahead and put on the new ones.
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