edlelbrock headers dip stick trouble

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02-20-2010, 04:19 PM

bran3065

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edlelbrock headers dip stick trouble

i am installing a pair of edlelbrock headers with air tubes and am having trouble remounting the dipstick tube. is there a aftermarket tube or do i have to bend the **** out of my stock tube??

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02-20-2010, 05:40 PM

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Re: edlelbrock headers dip stick trouble

lokar makes an aftermarket one really nice too but the factory one will work just need to "mold' it alittle to fit

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02-20-2010, 05:50 PM

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Re: edlelbrock headers dip stick trouble

The Lokar one is a tight fit also. Would be best to wrap the headers. Had to bend the AIR tubes.

These headers sure are the suck when it comes to fitment and clearance. They don't clear a moroso kickout sump pan (which is sold as being for 3rd gens)