Need some help--headers
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Need some help--headers
I am dropping in a bigger motor and I need help finding the correct headers. The new engine has Trick Flow Twisted Wedge aluminum heads with angled plugs and D-ports. It will be going into my '78 Vette with an automatic tranny and full exhaust out the back. I would like thermal coating or ceramic coated headers.
Please help me find the correct headers for my application. The Hedman headers I have won't clear the spark plugs.
I have contacted Trick Flow and they have been NO help.
HELP!!!!! LOL
Please help me find the correct headers for my application. The Hedman headers I have won't clear the spark plugs.
I have contacted Trick Flow and they have been NO help.
HELP!!!!! LOL
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
Here's some help. Why don't you call a few header companies and ask them if they make headers for your application? Couldn't hurt. Sorry, but that's about the best I can do for ya.
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Been there, done that. Hedman replies with "We don't make anything for your application". Hooker just doesn't respond.
Next step is trying Jeg's and maybe Summit tech lines.
E-mailed Trick Flow and they don't care about thier customers after the sale.
Next step is trying Jeg's and maybe Summit tech lines.
E-mailed Trick Flow and they don't care about thier customers after the sale.
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You might try dragtimes.com they are cheaper than most for ceramic coated headers and they helped me on mine. Phone is 954-628-5843 or email- info@dragtimes.com I hope its ok to give info like this on the forum? Not sure about the rules sorry.
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These guys make great headers and exhaust systems.
http://www.stainlessworks.net/products/headers.html
http://www.stainlessworks.net/products/headers.html
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The configuration of the Hooker side pipe headers allowed me to run the angle plug heads. If you can somehow get a set that has the hooker shapes coming off the head but run down to regular under the floor collectors it would work. I think its worth mentioning to them when you call the header companies listed above.
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I contacted Jeg's tech department and they recommended Hooker Super Comps. I have a set of those on the way and one set of Hedman headers for angled plugs. I hope I can get one of the sets to fit.
Thanks for the replies.
Thanks for the replies.