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Has anyone removed the AIR tubes on a set of aftermarket headers?

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Old Aug 8, 2023 | 04:24 PM
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Has anyone removed the AIR tubes on a set of aftermarket headers?

Has anyone removed the AIR tubes on a set of aftermarket headers? I got a deal on some Edelbrock ceramic headers but I don't want to use the tubes. They are brazed/welded so I can't just unthread them.
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Old Aug 8, 2023 | 05:15 PM
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Re: Has anyone removed the AIR tubes on a set of aftermarket headers?

I had some Edelbrock Tes headers. I cut the tubes off and welded them closed.
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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 09:42 AM
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Re: Has anyone removed the AIR tubes on a set of aftermarket headers?

remove them & save. Then plug the holds wit metal galvanized pipe plugs.
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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 10:01 AM
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Re: Has anyone removed the AIR tubes on a set of aftermarket headers?

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remove them & save. Then plug the holds wit metal galvanized pipe plugs.
They're not pipe-thread, but your general idea is correct...
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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 06:52 PM
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Re: Has anyone removed the AIR tubes on a set of aftermarket headers?

Cut them off and weld shut.
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