block hugger headers
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block hugger headers
can anyone recommend a good bock hugger header that will clear all the spark plugs? im trying to squeeze an lq9 into a volvo 940. i got some cheapo ebays to see what will work - they will fit but i cant get access to a plug on each side. ive heard bad things about shorty plugs fouling out constantly. trying to avoid that if i can.
my dilemma
saw patriot H8014. thinking of them maybe.
my dilemma
saw patriot H8014. thinking of them maybe.
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I'll be building my next set of headers. Not sure why that isn't seen more often. The kits are often a lot cheaper than most "swap" specific headers, especially longtubes.
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Take peak at the Speedway 1 3/4' block huggers. Worked for well for me on my 99 Wrangler LS swap.
Just a note. Last winter or as we are saying the never ending winter in MN, I built of 17/8" headers for my 67 Nova swap. First time for me. They took about 3 weekends and $300 in materials. Tubing, flanges and collectors. All mild steel.
Just a note. Last winter or as we are saying the never ending winter in MN, I built of 17/8" headers for my 67 Nova swap. First time for me. They took about 3 weekends and $300 in materials. Tubing, flanges and collectors. All mild steel.
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I have the Hookers on my car. The flanges suck, but I double stacked factory MLS gaskets and no longer have leaks. I do retorque every month or so though. Plug wire clearance is ok. Factory wire boots touch a little but not enough to melt or cause issues. 90 degree boots would clear.