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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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Are there any headers out there that will fit heads with straight plug angles for an 88 Vette?
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I ran Hooker Super Competition headers with my 84 staight plug heads. I had to dimple a couple of the primaries and insulate some of the plug boots. I switched to ARH stepped headers and they have no clearance issues.



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I have Hedman headers (the cheap ones) on with my straight plug aluminum heads. I had to make/modify a wrench for plug removal/installation. Did not have to dent anything and plug wire clearance is fine.
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Thanks guys I'll look them up.
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Originally Posted by cgantner5150
I have Hedman headers (the cheap ones) on with my straight plug aluminum heads. I had to make/modify a wrench for plug removal/installation. Did not have to dent anything and plug wire clearance is fine.
do you by any chance have a part #?
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Hedman 68440.
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Don't try TPiS headers. They definitely cause problems reaching spark plugs and I constantly melted plug wire boots.
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