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Old Mar 4, 2026 | 03:10 PM
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Headers & Flexible dip stick

Hey Guys,
I am installing headers on my 84 Z28 and need to install a flexible oil dipstick to work with the headers. Are there any recommendations on a specific manufacturer and part # you guys have installed that worked? I contacted Lokar and they indicated they don't have one for my engine. I find that hard to believe and will keep asking them but always seem to get better advice on thirdgen.org than from the manufacturers.
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Old Mar 8, 2026 | 02:21 PM
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Re: Headers & Flexible dip stick

Lokar 100 percent does. I have one. What engine do you have? I have a modded 350, the one that came with my car and it works flawlessly

LOK-ED-5001 CHEVROLET Lokar ED-5001 Lokar Flexible and Machined Engine Dipsticks | Summit Racing

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Old Mar 8, 2026 | 02:38 PM
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Re: Headers & Flexible dip stick

I also have the lokar one.
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Old Mar 8, 2026 | 07:39 PM
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Re: Headers & Flexible dip stick

Lokar here as well, albeit LS. It should have a mounting tab that helps position it where you want.
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Old Mar 8, 2026 | 10:07 PM
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Re: Headers & Flexible dip stick

I have the Lokar one as well. Just wish that the handle was a bit longer.
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Old Mar 9, 2026 | 07:19 AM
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Re: Headers & Flexible dip stick

Got a Lokar and got it installed. I like it a lot. Thanks Guys!
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Old Mar 9, 2026 | 07:39 AM
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Re: Headers & Flexible dip stick

I didn't want the dipstick attached at a header bolt so I found a ZZ4 oil dipstick. The tube itself attaches to the block 12551154 and the stick itself is 1255144 (bought from Summit). Now I have Dyno Don headers so no guarantee it works with yours.
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