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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 09:30 PM
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Installing a 400 small block in my 82. Heads are Edelbrock with angle plugs and I can't seem to find headers that will fit. Suggestions??
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by crazydad42
Installing a 400 small block in my 82. Heads are Edelbrock with angle plugs and I can't seem to find headers that will fit. Suggestions??

Try calling summits tech line or email their tech department. if that don't work, try Lemons headers..
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 09:51 PM
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Try calling summits tech line or email their tech department. if that don't work, try Lemons headers..
Called...no options
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The Summit brand headers fit. I had the same issue. Have a look at this thread:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...gle-plugs.html
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 10:16 PM
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I called they recommended Flowtech $316 Ceramic. I did have to call a couple of times to talk to someone who actually knew what they were talking about. I was looking at the Summit brand but they weren't sure.
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Originally Posted by Metalhead140
The Summit brand headers fit. I had the same issue. Have a look at this thread:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...gle-plugs.html
Perfect! Thank you
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Opinions on what's better, ceramic headers or steel with the ceramic wraps?
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by crazydad42
Opinions on what's better, ceramic headers or steel with the ceramic wraps?
Most of the headers available have lousy ceramic coating that doesn't last. You are better off buying bare steel headers and having them done by another coater. Calico Coatings and Caps Brite Hot Coatings are two that come highly recommended.
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Originally Posted by claysmoker
Most of the headers available have lousy ceramic coating that doesn't last. You are better off buying bare steel headers and having them done by another coater.

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skip the wrap
make sure and coat them inside and out
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Originally Posted by crazydad42
Called...no options
www.lemonsheaders.com

Did ya call dan, i know he's got options but not cheap.
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My Brodix -10 heads have angled plugs and raised exhaust ports that further complicate clearance for the plugs. I run Hooker Super Comp headers. It requires shorty plugs and I had to clearance the #6 header tube for the plug. Measured carefully and then took a round 3/4" steel bar rapped in a rag and laid in on the tube at the proper spot and angle and hit it with a large hammer. It made a nice indent and looked like it was made that way. It gave me the clearance I needed. It didn't even crack or mark the ceramic coating.

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