Please help with Hooker side mount header install on a BB.
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Please help with Hooker side mount header install on a BB.
I started putting the driver side header on tonight and I cannot get the bolts started. Did any of you have to clearence the flanges at all to clear the lower head bolts? it also seems that the manufactured dent for clearing the steering gear box might not be dented enough. I have only been able to get the front bolt mounted.
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I didn't have any problems but I'm running GM heads. I know some people had to have the heads modified because they had problems w/ raised exhaust ports. I see you have Edlebrocks, aren't they std/oem sized ports?
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Thanks guys.
I removed the rockers to do the test fit so that is not a problem. The Edelbrocks are an OEM style casting without raised exhaust ports. I will try an get the wife to help me out a bit Saturday on the driver side. I will go ahead and try the passenger side on my own again.
Silly me!! And hear I was thinking that this was going to be an easy job.....
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Wade
I removed the rockers to do the test fit so that is not a problem. The Edelbrocks are an OEM style casting without raised exhaust ports. I will try an get the wife to help me out a bit Saturday on the driver side. I will go ahead and try the passenger side on my own again.
Silly me!! And hear I was thinking that this was going to be an easy job.....
Thanks
Wade
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you may have to elongate the bolt holes in the flange...check the holes with the exhaust gasket. You might consider dropping the steering box if you have trouble lining up the bolt holes
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I put mine in by myself. No dings to clear anything. On GM/Edel heads that come with ZZ502 engines the bottom headbolts can be replaced with a 12 point ARP bolt that are short enough not to interfear with the header flanges so youdont have to grind on that pretty Jethot Coating. Studs would have a similar clearance requirement I would think but griding would be your option there...
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Originally Posted by 84rzv500r
I put mine in by myself. No dings to clear anything. On GM/Edel heads that come with ZZ502 engines the bottom headbolts can be replaced with a 12 point ARP bolt that are short enough not to interfear with the header flanges so youdont have to grind on that pretty Jethot Coating. Studs would have a similar clearance requirement I would think but griding would be your option there...
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I had to get the "low head" ARP bolts for the stock exhaust manifolds. 
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Originally Posted by Jughead
I had to get the "low head" ARP bolts for the stock exhaust manifolds. Hmmmm.. I have ARP head bolts but can't remember which ones. I will have to check again this evening and see.
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Factory heads, bolts, and steering in my case. The holes were bitch to get lined up by myself, but I did it w/o having to clearance anything.
I would recommend someone lending a hand to support the bottom and/or wiggle while you start the bolts.
I would recommend someone lending a hand to support the bottom and/or wiggle while you start the bolts.
