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Headers kissing you off as much as me???
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PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 10:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Worn Motor Mounts are the cause of most Header Clearance Issues. NOT ALL, Just most.
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PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2008 3:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

In my case, motor mounts are new. There seems to be plenty of space between the Flow Tech headers and the engine that they could have done a better design job at flow Tech.
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PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2008 3:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well at first I was not impressed with the Dyno Max headers I bought, I guess now I am, and they are the 1 5/8 with 3 in collectors. Mine fit right in, no hammering anything, anywhere. I did have to modify the P/S, A/C bracket and I moved the oil pressure sensor up to the top by the dist but thats it. Well I do have a mini starter, never tried a factory one. One thing I'll do next time is get the creamic coated tho.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:24 am    Post subject: headers kissing you off as much as me Reply with quote

before i put a bbc in my '84 el camino, i bought a set of hedman short headers, 1 5/8 w/ 3"collector, and i installed the headers from the top down. i had no interference with suspension or steering and a/c brackets bolted back up
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:27 pm    Post subject: HEADERS Reply with quote

I REALIZE THAT THESE ARE OLD ENTRIES, BUT THEY HAVE ANSWERED SOME OF MY QUESTIONS BUT HAVE RAISED OTHERS. . . . LIKE IF I DECIDE TO PUT IN A 350CI CRATE MOTOR WILL MY STOCK 305-4BBL EXAUST MANIFOLDS BOLT BACK UP ? BARRY-MARYLAND
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes they will bolt back on.

I have noticed that ALL your posts are all CAPS. We try to reserve caps for when you want to shout about something.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

has any one had troube puting headers in a 68? and are headers just headers or is there a good brand to use. are ceramic coated worth the extr buck?
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:10 am    Post subject: CAPS Reply with quote

464 Elky - I use caps because it's easier than trying to find my glasses and I can't seem to figure out how to change the font size. . . . Any suggestions ? Barry
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