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hitorque250 · 01-21-2014, 02:17 PM

Hi

I am in the midst of restoring my grandfathers pick up. I left the six (250) in for the sake of memories. I wanted a little more out of it so in addition to an overhaul, bigger cam, offy intake, and Holley 390, I installed a set of headers. The problem is that the original fasteners don't fit with the aftermarket headers and intake. I used large washers and bolts instead and still the headers pull free and have made a nasty spot on my new paint job. How do some of ya'll have your headers and intakes fastened?

Thanks a bunch!

Will Hill

spatz · 01-21-2014, 10:22 PM

Welcome to the site. you will need to get header bolts preferably with the lock ring to hold in place. Standard bolts will vibrate lose.

**special-K** · 01-21-2014, 10:29 PM

The headers should have come with proper bolts/hardware. BTW,there are no factory headers. All headers are aftermarket

hitorque250 · 01-22-2014, 11:32 AM

Thank you both, I will run down to NAPA and see if I can get a set and give it a try. Thanks

Will Hill

01-21-2014, 02:17 PM	#1
hitorque250 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Albany Mississippi Posts: 2	Aftermarket Header installation problems Hi I am in the midst of restoring my grandfathers pick up. I left the six (250) in for the sake of memories. I wanted a little more out of it so in addition to an overhaul, bigger cam, offy intake, and Holley 390, I installed a set of headers. The problem is that the original fasteners don't fit with the aftermarket headers and intake. I used large washers and bolts instead and still the headers pull free and have made a nasty spot on my new paint job. How do some of ya'll have your headers and intakes fastened? Thanks a bunch! Will Hill

01-21-2014, 10:22 PM	#2
spatz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Flint, Mi Posts: 200	Re: Aftermarket Header installation problems Welcome to the site. you will need to get header bolts preferably with the lock ring to hold in place. Standard bolts will vibrate lose.

01-21-2014, 10:29 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Aftermarket Header installation problems The headers should have come with proper bolts/hardware. BTW,there are no factory headers. All headers are aftermarket __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-22-2014, 11:32 AM	#4
hitorque250 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Albany Mississippi Posts: 2	Re: Aftermarket Header installation problems Thank you both, I will run down to NAPA and see if I can get a set and give it a try. Thanks Will Hill



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