I have almost new edelbrock headers with like 3k miles on them. my problem is that i HATE them. thay have the stupid AIR tubes welded into them, and i cant stand it. i dont have any emmisions on my car, so i odnt need these tubes. has anyone ever tried to weld them closed? i mean, i know this sounds stupid, but i really dont like them there. i dont want it to look like a cob job. i think my only option is to sell the edelbrocks and get some that dont have the damn tubes, what do you guys think?

who makes them with no tubes?

-brian

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1991 Camaro RS
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Ultra Blue Metallic, T-Tops, ASCD Cowl Induction Hood

GM 350 HO Crate Engine - Vortec Heads, Edelbrock Performer Vortec Intake, Holley 670 CFM Throttle Body, Open Air Cleaner w/14"x3" K&N, Edelbrock TES Headers, Edelbrock Victor Series Water Pump, Accell Superstock Wires, Cap, and Rotor, MSD Blaster Coil, Hypertech Fan Switch & Thermomaster Chip, AC Delco Rapidfires, 3" Cat Back, Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler

700R4 - 2,400 Stall Converter, Vette Servo, Shift Kit, B&M Transcooler

Brian's 1991 RS

Central NY F-Body Association

 

It can easily be done using a mig welder. I don't blame you, takes up valuable space, I just ended up selling them and going with full lengths.

 

I just capped mine w/ a pipe cap I got at Home Depot like a $1 each. Same color as the headers. I don't even notice the air tubes, what's the big deal? Whatever the case I'd think it would be pretty easy to get someone to cut em down and weld what's left shut.

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Ray87Z
-Vortec headed 350.
86 IROC w/ a cammed 305 TPI.
Formerly Ray86IROC.
www.inter-scape.com/Ray

[This message has been edited by Ray87Z (edited October 06, 2000).]

 

i dont mean to be rude by saying this, but are you kidding? i cannot understand how they dont get in your way. i mean the are RIGHT there. there is no good way to route the plug wires, they make it harder to take plugs out, you cant get the header bolts in aithout screwing around with a wrench for an hour. they are just a HUGE inconvenience. maybe yours have a different design then mine. i know there are ones out that have just a threaded hole in the header tube, but mine have the tubes come out and go into a large "collector" that has one big threaded end.
-brian

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1991 Camaro RS
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Ultra Blue Metallic, T-Tops, ASCD Cowl Induction Hood

GM 350 HO Crate Engine - Vortec Heads, Edelbrock Performer Vortec Intake, Holley 670 CFM Throttle Body, Open Air Cleaner w/14"x3" K&N, Edelbrock TES Headers, Edelbrock Victor Series Water Pump, Accell Superstock Wires, Cap, and Rotor, MSD Blaster Coil, Hypertech Fan Switch & Thermomaster Chip, AC Delco Rapidfires, 3" Cat Back, Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler

700R4 - 2,400 Stall Converter, Vette Servo, Shift Kit, B&M Transcooler

Brian's 1991 RS

Central NY F-Body Association

[This message has been edited by Z28 Boy (edited October 06, 2000).]

 

Makes the plugs harder to get out? Jesus i dont even notice mine. Routing the plug wires is easy you can get it facotry style which isnt even close to the tubes.

 

Maybe I'm crazy but I don't even notice them...

Of course mine are capped and therefore all of the original smog pump crap, EGR piping, etc, along with the entire airtube setup are all gone other than the tubes coming out of the headers. Is it some of that crap that is causing the problems on yours, I assume all your stuff is still present and hooked up?

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Ray87Z
-Vortec headed 350.
86 IROC w/ a cammed 305 TPI.
Formerly Ray86IROC.
www.inter-scape.com/Ray

[This message has been edited by Ray87Z (edited October 06, 2000).]

 

I have more problems taking a dump after 10 beers at a crowded party...

Just leave em, cap' em, or have professional exhaust welder make em' look like they were never there...

 

hmm..im surprised you guys dont mind them. i really dont like 'em. i think i found a guy that will do it for me, so ill let you know how they come out and probly post some pics.
-brian

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1991 Camaro RS
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Ultra Blue Metallic, T-Tops, ASCD Cowl Induction Hood

GM 350 HO Crate Engine - Vortec Heads, Edelbrock Performer Vortec Intake, Holley 670 CFM Throttle Body, Open Air Cleaner w/14"x3" K&N, Edelbrock TES Headers, Edelbrock Victor Series Water Pump, Accell Superstock Wires, Cap, and Rotor, MSD Blaster Coil, Hypertech Fan Switch & Thermomaster Chip, AC Delco Rapidfires, 3" Cat Back, Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler

700R4 - 2,400 Stall Converter, Vette Servo, Shift Kit, B&M Transcooler

Brian's 1991 RS

Central NY F-Body Association