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Aug 21, 2006 | 09:22 AM

hotwater

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From: Ft Hood TEXAS

summit headers...

Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with these. I cracked my exhaust manifold yesterday and just looking for a cheap and temporary fix. Any advice would be appreciated...

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

Aug 21, 2006 | 09:38 AM

Petes73

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I'm running them on my 73. I have had them on the car for 4 years now. The flanges are not as thick as the top of the line headers. I had some problems with gaskets blowing, but used a better grade of gasket and it seems to be working fine.

Aug 21, 2006 | 12:51 PM

hotwater

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From: Ft Hood TEXAS

Thanks a bunch. I just need something like these to get me through a tight spot. Do you remember the gaskets you used???

Aug 21, 2006 | 01:19 PM

Petes73

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not the number, I think they were the Mr Gasket impregnated ones. They are a darker color. I also used the locking bolts, but I'm not sure if they were needed.

Aug 21, 2006 | 01:41 PM

JustinD

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I'm running them on my 78 also. I used a felpro gasket not sure which one but they have not failed me yet...

Aug 21, 2006 | 01:43 PM

terry82

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summit is just like sears ,they dont make any thing .they contract it out to some one who does make what ever they want sell under there name .more than likely you are getting a name brand with summits name on it .

Aug 21, 2006 | 02:58 PM

Kalway

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The gaskets suck, but the headers are really pretty good.

Aug 21, 2006 | 04:38 PM

Sprzout

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This is all good to know, as I was thinking about a set of these when I complete the engine rebuild. I mean, headers that FIT that aren't an arm & a leg? I'd definitely put them up for consideration...

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Aug 21, 2006 | 04:49 PM

Glassbowtie77

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I have these exact same ones on my car now for 3 years, no problems so far.

Aug 21, 2006 | 04:50 PM

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Kalway

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In my opinion, they're an awesome deal for the money. They fit perfectly. You'll have to have a couple of spark plugs out to get them in, though.

Aug 21, 2006 | 04:53 PM

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I'll bet those are the painted version of the Dynomax ceramic coated headers

Aug 21, 2006 | 06:43 PM

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vetteaddic

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Just remember to retighten all your header bolts after a cruise around the block after install,and then a couple days later then you should be good for awhile.

Aug 21, 2006 | 10:41 PM

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sam74c3

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I'll bet those are the painted version of the Dynomax ceramic coated headers

I did a little comparing and found them to be the same.

Aug 21, 2006 | 10:59 PM

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hotwater

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From: Ft Hood TEXAS

Thanks for all of the replies guys. Since I just got home from a 16 hour day at work(some birthday huh?) my wife is going to order them for me in the morning. Hopefully I will be able to put them on this weekend. Thanks again...

Glen...

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