Header questions
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Boxford Mass
Originally Posted by glenkov48
Is having 1/16" clearance to a exhaust pipe a problem? If that was my MAIN reason, I wouldn't go to the trouble. But, headers are cool.
Headers may give you more clearance with the idler arm, but you are looking at potential plug issues and some exhaust mods or a new exhaust system.
Don't get me wrong, I love headers!
I also had to go to shorty plugs after installing my hooker headers.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Rosemount MN
Originally Posted by rick1500
I'm thinking of getting Hedman's, but not if I have to "clearance" them right outta the box... Were they Hedman Elite's? BB or SB?
Nice headers
Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
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My car came to me with rusted out header collectors. I could not identify the brand, so I replaced them with Hooker Comp. Originally I had no clearance issues, but with a heavy duty idler arm, I found I had to flat spot the tube for a good install and fit. I have no plug issues, first small-block I haven't had plug issues with!
I'm now in the process of replacing the rest of the exhaust, which is becoming a major PITA. I've got the mufflers, hangers and tips, but most guys want $450-750 to bend the pipes! Before I spend that kind of money on a few hours of labor I will go to side-pipes.
Then of course I'll have to upgrade the heads to match the better flow, and play with the intake, and rethink the gearing, and...............
I'm now in the process of replacing the rest of the exhaust, which is becoming a major PITA. I've got the mufflers, hangers and tips, but most guys want $450-750 to bend the pipes! Before I spend that kind of money on a few hours of labor I will go to side-pipes.
Then of course I'll have to upgrade the heads to match the better flow, and play with the intake, and rethink the gearing, and...............
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Ridgecrest CA
Originally Posted by glenkov48
Is having 1/16" clearance to a exhaust pipe a problem? If that was my MAIN reason, I wouldn't go to the trouble. But, headers are cool.
This is a good excuse to put headers on, since I have been wanting to for a couple of years.
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