Another Angle Plug Thread
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Drifting
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From: New Baden Illinois
Another Angle Plug Thread
I have seen many posts about people glad that they went with the angle plug heads because they don't think straight plugs would work with the headers. My question is, if I get angle plug heads, will they work with the stock manifolds? I am interested in using the stock manifolds for the engine break-in.
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I think it depends on the header design. I had an old set of Blackjack headers with GM turbo heads that had no clearence problems.
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Drifting
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That's not necessarly true. I ran into problems with my Hooker Comps (bought from Gordonm) and Edelbrock angle plug heads. Several of the plugs are very close and #6 is just impossible. I could have put a dimple in the tube for clearence, but I'd rather not damage the ceramic coating. I ended up making spacers out of 1/2" aluminum plate to move the header away from the head. Now it just clears.
I think it depends on the header design. I had an old set of Blackjack headers with GM turbo heads that had no clearence problems.
I think it depends on the header design. I had an old set of Blackjack headers with GM turbo heads that had no clearence problems.
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I did not see the part on manifolds and headers, Yes some headers will have a problem with angle plugs. My AFR heads are straight and both the 1 5/8 Hooker Comps and 1 3/4 Super Comps did not have a problem. There are some tight plugs and wires and it takes some creative wrenching to get them out but they did fit. I have never had a set of angle plug heads with headers.