I just got a set of hooker 2055s with y pipe. Since it is way to cold to install them outside right know. I dediced to set them up in my basement, just to see how everything fits together. I think I have a few(what my little mind thinks) possible major problems.

#1
The set came with 3 solid black steel tubes. They are about 1in. long and 1/2in in diameter. I see that they fit into the large holes on the flanges, but there are 4 holes and I have 3 tubes. Should I have gotten 4? Also what the heck are they? Do I need them? There are no holes for them in the gaskets...

#2
I had to get AIR tubes because my state does a visual inspection. When I set the headers up on the Y pipe each of the AIR tubes point in different directions. I have a 1984 Carbed Trans Am. I know that the headers are for TBIs but I was under the impression that they still worked for carbs. Is that the way they are supposed to be on TBIs? Are my headers messed up? If everything is right with the headers then how the hell am I supposed to tube them up?

These questions are probably very stupid, but I know very little about this stuff. I am learning as I go and I am teaching myself.
Any help would be most appretiated.

 

Here are the AIR tubes

 

Come on guys, I know somebody knows this stuff. Tons of people are running the 2055s

 

The spacers are for things that bolt up using exhaust manifold bolts. Since the header flange is thinner than the manifold, you need the spacers so things still align properly.

The headers are made for TPI systems. What I did was go to Ace Hardware and get two brass elbows and a piece of threaded brass pipe to hook the A.I.R. check valve up facing forward again. Crude, perhaps, but I had clearance to get it in there and pass emissions inspection/testing. The alternative is to cut the small tubes off of the primaries, turn it around, and weld it all back on.

 

sorry for bringing this back from the dead. If I dont use the stock manifold bolts and use new ones will I need to use spacers?

 

Standard header bolts will work fine, and they're like $5/dozen at the parts store. Just get used to tightening them every oil change.

 

Great! Im glad I dont have to worry about those spacers then. I already got my header bolts from Jegs along with lock washers and gaskets. Will be installing wed or thursday.

 

it sounds like u're under the impression that u'll be using the stock bolts and the spacers to make up the difference...the spacers r for the accessories like the a/c bracket. and one on the pass side (don't remember what) and that's it. all the other holes u can use the bolts that came with the headers.

as far as the air goes...just run around the back of the engine (like the TPI... i think) u'll need a longer hose but i'm sure it'll look cleaner.