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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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Long tube clearance issues

i am going to get some long tube headers. i was looking at http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku or http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku. i was just wondering if these would be good headers and the bottom clearance issues long tubes might have. I think i read about a few people talked about bottoming out with them. i also heard, but dont remeber which, that certain engine bushings would raise the engine about 1/2 in. would that help with the header clearance? if the dougs arent good there are some hookers i think i might be able to afford. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Re: Long tube clearance issues

Originally Posted by projektz_born
i am going to get some long tube headers. i was looking at http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku or http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku. i was just wondering if these would be good headers and the bottom clearance issues long tubes might have. I think i read about a few people talked about bottoming out with them. i also heard, but dont remeber which, that certain engine bushings would raise the engine about 1/2 in. would that help with the header clearance? if the dougs arent good there are some hookers i think i might be able to afford. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
i have the dougs long tube heades they fit very good i have new stock mounts. very nice headers. here is some photos..
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Old May 18, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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Re: Long tube clearance issues

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Did you have any trouble clearing stock starter with your Dougs headers? Im looking to order some today and that is my only concern.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Re: Long tube clearance issues

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400hp
Did you have any trouble clearing stock starter with your Dougs headers? Im looking to order some today and that is my only concern.
the stock starter dont fit i used a mini starter. and i had to move the knock sensor to the driverside on the motor.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Re: Long tube clearance issues

just a question about the mini starter, like what brand did you get and what was the cost?
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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Re: Long tube clearance issues

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just a question about the mini starter, like what brand did you get and what was the cost?
this is the starter i have jegs. you can use a cheaper one.
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/10040/10002/-1
this one looks good.
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/10001/10002/-1
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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Re: Long tube clearance issues

just any 168 will do right? my compression is going to be under 10-1.
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