Folks with headers, I need your advice please...
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Le Mans Master
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Folks with headers, I need your advice please...
I was about to install my headers tonight (SLP LT-1 Shorties). The bolt flanges on these headers are flat, except for 3 that have the raised "tube" like the stock manifolds have. I have to mount one particular header on the pass side so that I can put a stud in it to use to support the dipstick.
My question is do you guys still use the rear braces on the A/C and the alternator? The way they are setup, I can't mount the braces to the header bolts like stock unless I get some studs "made".
If I leave those back braces off, will those components flex under high RPM? Or is this just some GM quality control :bs ? Thanks for the help guys. :cheers:
My question is do you guys still use the rear braces on the A/C and the alternator? The way they are setup, I can't mount the braces to the header bolts like stock unless I get some studs "made".
If I leave those back braces off, will those components flex under high RPM? Or is this just some GM quality control :bs ? Thanks for the help guys. :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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Re: Folks with headers, I need your advice please... (dtorc4)
I have TPIS long tubes and was able to get all the AC/Alternator brackets back in place with some VERY minor grinding to one end of the brackets. You should still be able to use them with your shorties as well.
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Re: Folks with headers, I need your advice please... (dtorc4)
In the junk pile :yesnod:
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Re: Folks with headers, I need your advice please... (mackeyred96)
dtorc4 just wondering why would you take off the stock header and replace them with shortys i really would be surprised if you gain any power from them just my thoughts :cheers:
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Re: Folks with headers, I need your advice please... (CORKVETTE1)
dtorc4 just wondering why would you take off the stock header and replace them with shortys i really would be surprised if you gain any power from them just my thoughts :cheers:
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Re: Folks with headers, I need your advice please... (dtorc4)
I kept them. Just had to modify the ends a little. I used Stage8 bolts of various lengths in place of the original studs.
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Re: Folks with headers, I need your advice please... (ericcer)
I had the alternator crack because i ran it without the brace. The stock one would not fit, no matter what so I bought a piece of aluminum pipe, flattened the ends, drilled holes, and made my own. I ground the edges round, and it fits and works fine. I will polish it one of these days too.
Make sure to put some kind of brace back there. My AC on the 91 mounts only on top. No problems there.
Make sure to put some kind of brace back there. My AC on the 91 mounts only on top. No problems there.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Atlanta GA
Re: Folks with headers, I need your advice please... (CORKVETTE1)
dtorc4 just wondering why would you take off the stock header and replace them with shortys i really would be surprised if you gain any power from them just my thoughts :cheers:
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Re: Folks with headers, I need your advice please... (dtorc4)
ive got full length headers (callaway) i chang emy plugs at the track sometimes. about 10-15 minute job. although i do have a ritual for each plug > im so used to it. Anyhow.... bosch +4s giv eme a slight rough ride. dont like them