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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 03:29 PM
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Default Trick Flow heads and headers -- WHAT FITS?

Well, now that I realize that the Trick Flow 23 degree heads won't fit with my exhaust manifolds, I have a good excuse to install headers! However, it seems that not all headers will fit along with the angled spark plugs in the TFS heads.

So I'm at it again:

My question is to those who've installed these heads, what headers are you running?
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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Dynomax ceramic coated fit great, are tight with my steeriods but I think a little adj will get the upper heim joint far enough away from the #3 tube keep from having to dimple it. Just did the test fit last night as a matter of fact.
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 03:46 PM
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No spark plug interference issues?
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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Not with angled plug and 90 boots.
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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Not with angled plug and 90 boots.


No problems with Dynomax ceramicoat and 23 deg heads. Haven't installed my Steeroids yet (it's sitting in my closet begging to be put on).
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by thebruce


No problems with Dynomax ceramicoat and 23 deg heads. Haven't installed my Steeroids yet (it's sitting in my closet begging to be put on).
Man sat for a year and half.
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 04:26 PM
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Same here... Trickflow heads and Dynomax Coated headers
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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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Hooker competition (1-5/8") with the angle plug trick flows. No problems
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I'm running 1-5/8" Headman headers on my Trick Flow heads. They clear the spark plugs easily enough.
Probably not a Headman specific problem but I did have a difficult time getting a good seal between the "D" port head and the round port header. Finally got a seal using Percy's aluminim header gaskets.
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Just put my headers in tonight - so far everything looks good.
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Hooker 1 3/4 sidepipe headers fit fine with the angle plug Trickflows. I can take out all plugs with a socket except #1 that I have to use a wrench on. No need to dimple anything. And 90* boots clear fine, I haven't burnt one yet
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