Installing Long tubes
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
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I got her all buttoned up and everything is good so far. Not as loud as I thought it would be but sounds good on the throttle. The cam that is coming next will have it sounding good.
Once I dropped the starter out I was able to force the passenger one through. People who do these in the future may just want to to that right away if you are having trouble.
Once I dropped the starter out I was able to force the passenger one through. People who do these in the future may just want to to that right away if you are having trouble.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Dawsonville, GA
You'd think for the stupid money those headers sell for... that they'd actually fit without having to beat them in.
Sounds like the install was a huge PITA.
I have Stainless Works headers on my car and they were a breeze. Didn't need to pull the starter or anything. They fit right in.
Sounds like the install was a huge PITA.
I have Stainless Works headers on my car and they were a breeze. Didn't need to pull the starter or anything. They fit right in.
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
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Maybe it was just me or the fact that I was on my back with floor jacks and jack stands but the SOB didn't want to go in. Drivers side was a piece of cake and was done in a short time. Passnger was the tough one.
Last edited by gsxrguy84; Jun 25, 2012 at 02:14 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Dawsonville, GA
Maybe you didn't have the car high enough ?
There's a TON of room for headers. I can't believe you had to pull the starter.
If you want to do a pain in the a$$ set of headers... try a set of Hooker 2-1/8" Super Comps in a '69 Big Block Chevelle with a kickout oil pan and Brodix (raised port) heads.
(The headers need to be in before the engine goes in)
There's a TON of room for headers. I can't believe you had to pull the starter.
If you want to do a pain in the a$$ set of headers... try a set of Hooker 2-1/8" Super Comps in a '69 Big Block Chevelle with a kickout oil pan and Brodix (raised port) heads.
(The headers need to be in before the engine goes in)
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 360
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Well over the last little bit I have developed a little exhaust leak. I am thinking on the passenger side header. I adjusted everything under the car and its still there so guessing thats got to be it. Time to redo it this weekend.
SUBVETTE
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: San Diego CA
You'd think for the stupid money those headers sell for... that they'd actually fit without having to beat them in.
Sounds like the install was a huge PITA.
I have Stainless Works headers on my car and they were a breeze. Didn't need to pull the starter or anything. They fit right in.
Sounds like the install was a huge PITA.
I have Stainless Works headers on my car and they were a breeze. Didn't need to pull the starter or anything. They fit right in.
I have American Racing Headers and they went right in too, no starter problems or frame interference.
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