Header dilemma
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Header dilemma
Looking for Hooker headers that will fit pro Max aluminum angle plug heads on A 383 going in my 80 Corvette, every place I look says will not fit angle plug heads. has anyone had experience with this. please help !!!
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These are the ones I will buy when I need to replace my current ones.
http://xs-power.com/chevrolet-headers-4.htm
http://xs-power.com/chevrolet-headers-4.htm
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I have Hooker Super Comps with Brodix -10 heads with raised exhaust ports and angled plugs. The only plug that was an issue was number 8. I had to put a dent in the tube for that cylinder. I carefully marked out where the interference was and then using a piece of round stock laid over the area on the tube, I hit it with a BFH until I had the clearance I needed.
Headers can vary from set to set some and your heads are different than mine, so I can't say for sure this would work for you.
Mike
Headers can vary from set to set some and your heads are different than mine, so I can't say for sure this would work for you.
Mike
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These are the ones I will buy when I need to replace my current ones.
http://xs-power.com/chevrolet-headers-4.htm
http://xs-power.com/chevrolet-headers-4.htm
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These look like the “older” design Hooker comps. Depending on heads not all angle plugs are the same angle. I have a set of new Hookers like these but will have to check part number. Will sell but shipping of a box this big is a killler on price. Let me know if your interested.
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Originally Posted by Mark Daniels
Looking for Hooker headers that will fit pro Max aluminum angle plug heads on A 383 going in my 80 Corvette, every place I look says will not fit angle plug heads. has anyone had experience with this. please help !!!
Craig
Try Stainless Works
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These look like the “older” design Hooker comps. Depending on heads not all angle plugs are the same angle. I have a set of new Hookers like these but will have to check part number. Will sell but shipping of a box this big is a killler on price. Let me know if your interested.
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I have the Hooker Super Comps on my '79. Over the years I have had Trick Flow and AFR heads, both with angle plugs and the headers fit fine. There are a couple of plugs that I have to be a little creative in removing and installing, and I do use Accel shorty plugs, but they do fit.
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These are the ones I will buy when I need to replace my current ones.
http://xs-power.com/chevrolet-headers-4.htm
http://xs-power.com/chevrolet-headers-4.htm
The real question is the heads. My Dart Pro1 angle plugs have NO header and spark plug interference issues, But then I bought AFR and it required denting a tube and spark plug changes are a PITA compared to the Dart heads.
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These are wonderful stainless steel headers...…… but the add is off on the actual size. They are 1 3/4 stepped up to 1 7/8 with 3 inch collectors. Really nice thick flange and you can't beat the price.
The real question is the heads. My Dart Pro1 angle plugs have NO header and spark plug interference issues, But then I bought AFR and it required denting a tube and spark plug changes are a PITA compared to the Dart heads.
The real question is the heads. My Dart Pro1 angle plugs have NO header and spark plug interference issues, But then I bought AFR and it required denting a tube and spark plug changes are a PITA compared to the Dart heads.
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These are wonderful stainless steel headers...…… but the add is off on the actual size. They are 1 3/4 stepped up to 1 7/8 with 3 inch collectors. Really nice thick flange and you can't beat the price.
The real question is the heads. My Dart Pro1 angle plugs have NO header and spark plug interference issues, But then I bought AFR and it required denting a tube and spark plug changes are a PITA compared to the Dart heads.
The real question is the heads. My Dart Pro1 angle plugs have NO header and spark plug interference issues, But then I bought AFR and it required denting a tube and spark plug changes are a PITA compared to the Dart heads.
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