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Sean Buick 76
12-28-2006, 05:32 PM
I just got a set of these headers and I'm wondering how I should install them.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=HOK%2D1103HKR&N=700+4294908256+4294906818+115&autoview=sku

I'm thinking, drop the motor in without them and then put them up from underneath before I drop the motor onto the frame pads then bolting them up and dropping the motor fully into position.
gsjohnny
12-28-2006, 07:27 PM
with so much under hood room, i think you can install them from the top or bottom.
71stage1conv
12-28-2006, 08:51 PM
http://www.processcoatings.com/

They will look great for years, and prevent any rust thru also.:SMART:
Sean Buick 76
12-31-2006, 10:16 AM
A coating would be nice but I think I'll paint them with engine enamel once a year and save the $ for head porting. :DOU:
Sean Buick 76
12-31-2006, 10:19 AM
with so much under hood room, i think you can install them from the top or bottom.

Just for kicks I tried it and I can install them from above. Even the old 80 Buick 350 runner sounds good off these Hookers.

I have a leak, what are you guys using for gaskets and is there locking bolts?
sbbracer
12-31-2006, 12:10 PM
I dont use gaskets. I clean the old gaskets off real good and apply the high temp silicone sealent about 1/16 all around the ports on the headers and let it start to dry then bolt he headers up. No leaks. Done this for years now,
Dan
Smartin
12-31-2006, 12:22 PM
Dan, have you milled the surfaces flat on the headers? I could never do that with mine if I hadn't done a cleaning mill on them.
gsjohnny
12-31-2006, 01:02 PM
i use stock felpro or victor gaskets. no problems at all. and a mix of headers bolts.
sbbracer
12-31-2006, 07:03 PM
Dan, have you milled the surfaces flat on the headers? I could never do that with mine if I hadn't done a cleaning mill on them.


No thats why I use 1/16 inch of silicone and let it start to cure up. It fillis in the gaps.

DAn
Sean Buick 76
01-01-2007, 03:55 PM
Interesting...
gsjohnny
01-02-2007, 05:30 PM
Just for kicks I tried it and I can install them from above. Even the old 80 Buick 350 runner sounds good off these Hookers.

I have a leak, what are you guys using for gaskets and is there locking bolts?

dont ya just love the wide open spaces on these bodies...:LAUGH:
Sean Buick 76
01-13-2007, 06:27 PM
Wide open spaces! hahaha:DOU: