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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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Is that a coleman 18v flashlight?
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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3/8" socket head cap screws really help with the fit. You can use a long ball tip allen wrench to get to most any angle. Fastenal or any fastener store will have them and the stainless are cheap. Be sure to use some anti-sieze.



Use this type allen wrench. I usually just cut off the "L" part and put the allen in a 5/16 socket. I have a real long allen socket that goes in at a pretty steep angle.

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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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For the money though...those headers can't be beat. I've relocated my oil filter so it wouldn't be an issue. How does the plug clearance appear to be?
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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Haven't installed any plugs yet
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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These were delivered today.

Quality actually looks better than expected. Really looking forward to putting them on, unfortunately they will have to wait until Spring...

Here are a couple pics for your viewing pleasure.












Also, I was planning on buying these...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-400-1208/

thoughts??
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Those are what I used, worked perfect for my LPP headers.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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I will assume that nobody has done there install yet. Tick tock tick tock.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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^^^ okay cool, good to know.

The clearance on these seems pretty small.

Are the heads of those ARP bolt pretty small??
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little over 3/8 with the shoulder on them. I was actually worried they would be too small on the ends of the flange since they are slots and not holes. Worked fine and no issues so far, thought have only put about 100 miles on them. I torqued them again at 40 miles, and once it gets back from paint, I'll check them again.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 1963SS
3/8" socket head cap screws really help with the fit. You can use a long ball tip allen wrench to get to most any angle. Fastenal or any fastener store will have them and the stainless are cheap. Be sure to use some anti-sieze.



Use this type allen wrench. I usually just cut off the "L" part and put the allen in a 5/16 socket. I have a real long allen socket that goes in at a pretty steep angle.

great idea Gunny, these are about the same - I found 'em at my local Advance Auto for $7

http://www.jegs.com/i/Spectre/865/46...oductId=756827
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Originally Posted by wrd1972
I will assume that nobody has done there install yet. Tick tock tick tock.
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I also just bought the header bolts




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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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were the .750" long bolts long enough? I was thinking 1" was necessary?
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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Got mine today, got some fitment pics!

They fit pretty good on the couch..


Fit is alittle tight infront of the TV


Fit is VERY TIGHT in the dishwasher




Will be doing the real install next week hopefully.
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Originally Posted by The Batman
were the .750" long bolts long enough? I was thinking 1" was necessary?
I hope so! Guess I'll find out.
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Beat them with a BFH, that is the only way you'll get them into that dishwasher!


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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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Coffee on the keyboard....you owe me.

The wife must not have been home. Oh never mind. Stainless flatware, stainless pots and pans in the dishwasher, why not stainless headers.


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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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Did anyone else notice the blond chick modeling the header on the tv stand?
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 94LT1TA6spd
Also, I was planning on buying these...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-400-1208/

thoughts??
If the flange on these headers is the same thickness as the Kooks that they're knocking off, I would strongly recommend using a 1" bolt.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Thanks for the English lesson. Its hard to include proper punctuation when your at work & need to type FAST!!!!!!! LoL I will try harder next time. You gonna get the red marker out too????
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