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08-24-2006, 10:52 AM
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I'm a poor spectator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Antonio, Tx
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Header and manifold question
Okay, yesterday I went to install my hedman headers and it was a no go. I think they may have put the wrong part in the right box or something because they couldn't be installed because they kept hitting the shackle and they came down way too low. I had some others that came on it originally but I tossed them but they came down perfectly (don't recall the brand). Anyways, do you guys prefer manifolds or headers and if you like headers, which ones?? I don't remember the part number of the ones I have now. Also, I'm not pushin out all kinds of power here, roughly 260 so manifolds will work fine i'm sure, but the problem is finding them. LMC has them for mucho bucks but i'd like to find some good used ones. I just want to drive my dang truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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08-24-2006, 11:08 AM
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Tpi72Blazer
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Re: Header and manifold question
Exhaust manifolds are the best if you're looking for durability. Headers are prone to exhaust leaks and cooking your starter solenoid - granted there are fixes around these issues. SBC exhaust manifolds should be a dime a dozen. I am running ceramic coated Dynomax from Jegs on my TPI engine, and was surprised by the perfect fit and quality of them - unusual for headers.
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08-24-2006, 11:29 AM
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I'm a poor spectator
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Re: Header and manifold question
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2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!! Last edited by Jtrux; 08-24-2006 at 11:29 AM. |
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08-24-2006, 03:59 PM
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Re: Header and manifold question
You might want to check these factory 2 1/2 manifolds out.... I am thinking about running these on my 400 so I don't have the usual header issues to deal with. These aren't NOS but the price is on par with a cheap set of headers. Here's the link.....http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustMani...EM00168/270046
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08-24-2006, 04:05 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
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Re: Header and manifold question
Interesting, I have Hedman Elites on GQ and they are a perfect fit, are
not near as low as the ones I took off, ball flanges so they don't leak, I can only assume you got the wrong part. very, very happy w/ mine 
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08-24-2006, 05:02 PM
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Re: Header and manifold question
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08-24-2006, 06:32 PM
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Re: Header and manifold question
This page has both LH and RH.....I only hope they will fit vortec exhaust ports.
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustMani...rolet/Corvette
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08-24-2006, 07:08 PM
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Re: Header and manifold question
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Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim |
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08-24-2006, 08:48 PM
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what happened to flint mi
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Re: Header and manifold question
i bought hooker headers for my 71 and the 1st time around they sent me 2wd headers instead of 4wd , once they sent the rite headers it was no problem to install them
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