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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 10:38 PM
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Okay within the last month I have blown the exhaust header gasket 5 times. I have put locktight on the bolts and put lockwashers the whole 9 yards. The only thing that I am able to figure is that the header is warped just enough for it to keep blowing the gasket. Does anyone have a set of aftermarket or stock headers left over from an engine swap?? It is for a 305HO.
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 10:44 PM
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I do, $200 plus shipping. I have several interested but none will have the money for a few weeks.

email or PM for more info.

they're the ones in my sig.
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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I always like to use a little Ultra Copper RTV on my exhaust gaskets and have yet to have a problem blowing them. The one time I didn't use it (RTV), I got a leak on the back pass side where I couldn't tighten the last (back) bolt adequetly.
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 11:11 PM
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mark those headers are for a 305 and emissions legal? How do they sound?


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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 11:13 PM
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Originally posted by SX Stinger
mark those headers are for a 305 and emissions legal? How do they sound?


Drew
305/350 same thing bolting up wise. oops forgot , one of the air tubes is cut off.
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 05:29 AM
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Mark let me see what I have got $$ wise and I will get back to you I know I Have the money I just want to make sure I will have enough left to paint the car too.



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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 07:09 AM
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Don't blame it on your headers yet...

HAve you checked the headers / exhaust all the way back to make sure it's not hitting anything along the way? Any marks on the pipes etc from maybe it hitting something when giving it gas? This will cause leaks sometimes.

Also, I've recommended these time and time again, and EVERYONE who has ever tried this trick has ALWAYS thanked me.

Don't buy those expensive BS headers gaskets...

Go get TWO sets of plain Fel Pro stock exhaust manifold gaskets..

When you look at them, they are seperate pieces, with "hooks" that go over the bolts as well. One side is metal... Put TWO gasket on each connection, making sure that each side facing out is the metal side.

I've NEVER had leak problems since I learned this trick from an old fart drag racer back before I was even old enuff to drive yet...


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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 09:52 AM
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Mark I get paid Thurs. 31 and I will have the money to get the haeders. I would have had it this week but I needed tires and owed my parents money . So this weeken I will have the money. just let me know how you want to do this.



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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 10:16 AM
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Originally posted by SX Stinger
Mark I get paid Thurs. 31 and I will have the money to get the haeders. I would have had it this week but I needed tires and owed my parents money . So this weeken I will have the money. just let me know how you want to do this.



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I'll PM you about details.
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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 11:02 PM
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Mark will those headers bolt to the existing Y-pipe or do they have their own? The air tube being cut off is no problem. i can easily fix that.




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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 08:38 AM
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Comes with the y pipe.
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 05:01 PM
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Mark did that guy buy those headers? I have the money if he failed to come through.




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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 09:48 PM
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Mark did that guy buy those headers? I have the money if he failed to come through.




Drew

Yes, I still have them, please PM me or email me by clicking on my profile button, and we'll get things worked out. ttyl.
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