STLBLUES

I have the stock 82 headers/manifolds on trick flow alum. heads. Do you have to run a specific header with angle plug heads or do you just buy a header for a 63-82? I am looking for a ceramic long tube header that fits the angle plug heads and the spark plugs will still be removeable. Or do I need a shorty header? I probably will never run them open at the track either way.
Thanks for the help, Steve

mrvette

Get a set of Schoenfeldheaders.com #151 under 'chassis' heading....
for 150 bux at your door, you got a nice set of headers, send them off for ceramic coating at your local place, then put on the car....clear plugs fine, and the tubes are not constantly in the way of everything else....

GENE

Fevre

Dynomax ceramic coated headers work well, there are a couple tight plug clearence but I have had no problems with burnt boots.

BTW I am running trick flow heads also.


[Modified by Fevre, 9:01 AM 2/15/2004]

STLBLUES

Thanks,
I will check into both. How much does ceramic coating run if you already have a set? - Steve

Ganey

Get Dynomax Cerma Coat headers.

PS Would not use the 151.



[Modified by Ganey, 9:35 AM 2/15/2004]

thevetterisbetter

I have dynomax with angled plugs on AFR heads, no problems.

SmokedTires

I'm currently running Sportman II's with Hooker Super Comp sidem ount headers. I've got my fingers crossed that my new AFR's will work with these headers also ;)

UKPaul

Why are you changing the Sportsman II's for AFR's?
:cheers:

SmokedTires

I figured I'd get more $ for my old engine with it complete vs trying to sell the parts. I'm building a completely new engine so I won't be using anything from the old one. The reason I went with the AFR's was the weight savings & I liked the idea of having heads that are CNC ported ;)

BSeery

I am using the Hedman headers on my ZZ4 engine. They have ceramic coating and the collectors seem not to hang down as far as other brands. That's important if you have limited ground clearance.

markdtn

Stock C4 TPI "shorty header" manifolds should work fine on angle plugs. The TPI aluminum heads have angle plugs. They have a 2 1/2" outlet too.

verskel

Also be sure to get the right wires with the 45-degree boots so they won't get 'fried' by the headers ! :eek:

SmokedTires

You have to be careful that the bolt patterns are the same though, because I think they changed the passenger side towards the firewall in the early to mid 80's. Just something to keep in mind if you try mixing older heads with newer exhaust or vice versa ;)

markdtn

I think the offset pattern was mainly for the F-bodies. The C4 shorties are the same pattern right and left.

UKPaul

Thanks Mike. Reason I asked is that'll (hopefully) be ordering some AFR's soon & a mate has just bought some Sportsman II's. I was wondering why you'd replace a good set of Sportmans with AFR's. I'd hate to think that my mate would regret his decision & wish that he'd got AFR's instead, especially if I turned up at the pub with some! :lol:

Back on topic: I've been told that my Dynomax ceramic coated Headers will fit angled plug AFR heads with no problems.
:cheers: