Must have tool when installing headers or swapping plugs
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Le Mans Master
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From: Farmington CT
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Must have tool when installing headers or swapping plugs
just a simple swivel head Snap-On wratchet, not a great pic, but you get the idea, this is a MUST have, IMHO
American Racing headers vs. stock 01-04 system
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Melting Slicks
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Two INDISPENSIBLE wrenches for swapping headers or changing plugs are my 1/4" Snap on flex-head ratchet, and a Champion (as in Champion Spark plug) flex head, angled handled, 3/8 ratchet.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20
I have been wrenching on cars for 25 years, never had a problem with a socket pushing away from head. 
That said I agree with Rick, I also love my 10mm (actually the whole set) ouf ratcheting wrenches. 
Melting Slicks
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From: North Manchester Indiana
I have the snap on socket,,,,I dont like it. I have found the swivel head ratchet and a good assortment of extensions with a GOOD proper pluf socket works great.
IMHO a reversable (not by flipping over) pivot head ratcheting 10 mm wrench works killer for headers. the cheapo ratcheting wrenches that you have to flip over to reverse are junk.
IMHO a reversable (not by flipping over) pivot head ratcheting 10 mm wrench works killer for headers. the cheapo ratcheting wrenches that you have to flip over to reverse are junk.