Header questions
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Melting Slicks
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From: Ridgecrest CA
Header questions
I am looking at putting in a set of headers, but have a question on them.
My biggest reason for putting them on is the fact that my heavy duty idler arm is only about 1/16" from the exhaust pipe on that side and I wouls rather put on headers than go back to the normal idler arm.
My obvious second reason is wanting the look/performance of headers.
It looks like there are two types that people are selling for them:
MAD Type:
Other:
The first is the standard headman type, the second is just some generic style. I lean toward the second both because I prefer equal length headers and because it moves everything further toward the firewall. I have underfloor insulation, so I am not worried about the heat, but are there space or any other kind of issues that I should be aware of?
Anyone have any good pics of thier header install? Does most everyone have problems with the spark plug wires?
My biggest reason for putting them on is the fact that my heavy duty idler arm is only about 1/16" from the exhaust pipe on that side and I wouls rather put on headers than go back to the normal idler arm.
My obvious second reason is wanting the look/performance of headers.
It looks like there are two types that people are selling for them:
MAD Type:
Other:
The first is the standard headman type, the second is just some generic style. I lean toward the second both because I prefer equal length headers and because it moves everything further toward the firewall. I have underfloor insulation, so I am not worried about the heat, but are there space or any other kind of issues that I should be aware of?
Anyone have any good pics of thier header install? Does most everyone have problems with the spark plug wires?
Last edited by Berserker78; Jun 13, 2006 at 09:15 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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I could definately see that being a problem with the hedman type as well. What kind of difference did you get putting those headers on? What is the rest of your exhaust system?
I have the true duals with some lame cheapo mufflers, they will be the next to go.
I have the true duals with some lame cheapo mufflers, they will be the next to go.
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From: Murrells Inlet SC
Originally Posted by guppie
I had to go to Accel shorty spark plugs because the headers were too close to the plug wires. I have the Patriot headers from Corvette Central
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Berserker78
I could definately see that being a problem with the hedman type as well. What kind of difference did you get putting those headers on? What is the rest of your exhaust system?
I have the true duals with some lame cheapo mufflers, they will be the next to go.
I have the true duals with some lame cheapo mufflers, they will be the next to go.
I guess the best way to desribe the results would be. I don't need gravel now to break the tires loose
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I used the ceramic coated Dynomax. Look great, sound great, easy install, inexpensive. Checkout my pictures for them on the motor on a stand..
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The enlarged pictures of both of them on Summit's site shows them looking almost exactly the same. They both come with gaskets, reducers, etc. and both have the same pipe and flange thickness, but the FlowTech's are $50 cheaper. Is there a reason to get the Dynomax for the extra $?
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Originally Posted by guppie
I had to go to Accel shorty spark plugs because the headers were too close to the plug wires. I have the Patriot headers from Corvette Central
These really work
http://www.wrenchrat.com
Last edited by norvalwilhelm; Jun 14, 2006 at 09:42 PM.
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From: Murrells Inlet SC
Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
Any and all spark plug wire problems can be handled with ceramic spark plug extenders. I had 3 problem tubes, tried the Jacob's ceramic boots and finally tried the extender. They really solved all my plug wire problems.
These really work
http://www.wrenchrat.com
These really work
http://www.wrenchrat.com
Wow! Those look great, better then Jacob's ceramic boots. I wish I had known about them earlier.
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
I'm using Hedman Hedders and had to clearance the right side tube for the idler arm to work ... easy enough to do.
Yep figure on using shorty spark plugs no matter what headers you use.
Yep figure on using shorty spark plugs no matter what headers you use.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Ridgecrest CA
Originally Posted by SanDiegoPaul
I'm using Hedman Hedders and had to clearance the right side tube for the idler arm to work ... easy enough to do.
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Originally Posted by Berserker78
Originally Posted by SanDiegoPaul
I'm using Hedman Hedders and had to clearance the right side tube for the idler arm to work ... easy enough to do.
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?
Last edited by rick1500; Jun 16, 2006 at 02:43 AM.
