Header Clearance Issue
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,458
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From: Collinsville MS
St. Jude Donor '08
I emailed Hedman and told them about the problem and asked should I dimple it. Hopefully they will reply and I will have it in writing so if and when it starts rusting we can address the issue. Hopefully they will take notice and fix the issue. I like the Hedmans, I have them on a couple of my other rides and they have held up really well.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Alexandria Va
When I dimpled my headers I marked the area with a Sharpee. Then removed them and laid a piece of sturdy pipe on the header where I wanted the dimple. Wacked the pipe with a hammer twice and it was all good. For a coated header I would wrap the pipe in rag.
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Advanced
Joined: May 2007
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took your advice. Called Summit and ordered a set of Dynomax coated headers. Came today. wrong part #. Called them back. Correct set on the way in the morning. Stand by. if these fit w/o problems I'll post the Dynomax part #.
I really like the Headman collector ball style joint better than the flat but we'll see.
I really like the Headman collector ball style joint better than the flat but we'll see.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Crusing the roads of the great USA
When installing my headman ceramic headers i had the same problem with hitting... I installed new motor and tranny mounts and now i can measure the clerance with a feeler gauge!! good thing i never threw it out when i converted to an msd ignition!!!
P.S. If your going to "dimple" them, try it this way... cut a piece of wood with a small curve then place it where you want the indent. using a c clamp and protecting the non dimple side, slowly turn the clamp and the curved wood will make the indent look like it was made at the factory!.
P.S. If your going to "dimple" them, try it this way... cut a piece of wood with a small curve then place it where you want the indent. using a c clamp and protecting the non dimple side, slowly turn the clamp and the curved wood will make the indent look like it was made at the factory!.
Last edited by red70stingray; Mar 20, 2008 at 04:00 AM.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Columbus MN
took your advice. Called Summit and ordered a set of Dynomax coated headers. Came today. wrong part #. Called them back. Correct set on the way in the morning. Stand by. if these fit w/o problems I'll post the Dynomax part #.
I really like the Headman collector ball style joint better than the flat but we'll see.
I really like the Headman collector ball style joint better than the flat but we'll see.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 11,322
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From: Living in the Hartland
Lots of clearence until I went to a Steeriods system but I ground their bracket to accomodate the headers. I am using Earl's graphite header gaskets with great results, not a leak to be found, just retighten them after a few heat cycles.
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: San diego ca
Had to dimple my hedmans as well...used a large diameter socket and a mallett.. worked fine with no damage to the coating. Theyve also been on there for about 8 years and no damage to the idler arm in that time either.
