Headers for 302
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From: Neenah, Wisconsin
while we're on the topic....i love my fms shorties....but what kinda gaskets are you all running....fiber gaskets burned up way too quick on me..copper gaskets don't seem to seal very well....anyone had good luck with something else?
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From: Cook Forest and Irwin PA
Originally posted by Ryan50hrl
while we're on the topic....i love my fms shorties....but what kinda gaskets are you all running....fiber gaskets burned up way too quick on me..copper gaskets don't seem to seal very well....anyone had good luck with something else?
while we're on the topic....i love my fms shorties....but what kinda gaskets are you all running....fiber gaskets burned up way too quick on me..copper gaskets don't seem to seal very well....anyone had good luck with something else?
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I'm looking at Gibson's now. I figure I can wait until next week when I get paid.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101
Question though, what is "Air injection"? It is probably a term for something else I already know, but I would like it clarified to make sure I can use this header or not.
How is nickel chrome plating?
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101
Question though, what is "Air injection"? It is probably a term for something else I already know, but I would like it clarified to make sure I can use this header or not.
How is nickel chrome plating?
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From: Bend,OR
air injection is used on 351 engines. there is a tube that runs out of the header tube and connects to your egr. the 302's dont have this coming out of the header.
Nickel chrome will discolor some turning a blueish purple when they get hot and the color burns in so to speak. doesnt look that bad to me but others don't seem to like it. if you can get them ceramic coated they last longer and keeps the heat under the hood down. you can buy headers with the coating or take them to a shop that does it , sometimes its cheaper that way.
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Nickel chrome will discolor some turning a blueish purple when they get hot and the color burns in so to speak. doesnt look that bad to me but others don't seem to like it. if you can get them ceramic coated they last longer and keeps the heat under the hood down. you can buy headers with the coating or take them to a shop that does it , sometimes its cheaper that way.
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From: Kearney, Nebr
BTW... I have recently put shortys on my 302. Only problem is that my pipes do not match the so called "bolt on, match factory exhaust." How do I get my pipes to match up? Is it possible that the pipes will move over when the engine is warm, after wrenching them down muliple times? Its only about 1/4 inch off, theres a little give but not much due to the H-pipe. Can't take it to a shop since it does not meet and the regs in Iowa. Wish I knew the shop that did the exhaust....
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Headers/true duals 2.25" w/ 28" glasspacks coming out at 45's
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From: Cook Forest and Irwin PA
Originally posted by Kemicalburns
air injection is used on 351 engines. there is a tube that runs out of the header tube and connects to your egr. the 302's dont have this coming out of the header.
Nickel chrome will discolor some turning a blueish purple when they get hot and the color burns in so to speak. doesnt look that bad to me but others don't seem to like it. if you can get them ceramic coated they last longer and keeps the heat under the hood down. you can buy headers with the coating or take them to a shop that does it , sometimes its cheaper that way.
late
air injection is used on 351 engines. there is a tube that runs out of the header tube and connects to your egr. the 302's dont have this coming out of the header.
Nickel chrome will discolor some turning a blueish purple when they get hot and the color burns in so to speak. doesnt look that bad to me but others don't seem to like it. if you can get them ceramic coated they last longer and keeps the heat under the hood down. you can buy headers with the coating or take them to a shop that does it , sometimes its cheaper that way.
late
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From: Bend,OR
quad driver, what your talking about would be a 302. they have the egr tube coming out of the lower intake, and 351's come out of the passenger side header
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I have the Bassani equal length and their crossover. I'm quite happy with their products.
On the header bolts...Try the Stage 8 brand locking header bolts. they have a groove with a retainer and a snap lock to keep the bolts from backing out, which is what causes most headers to leak. They feature a recessed allen head inside the hex head to make installation in tight spots easier too.
You can find these at Summit or any racing supplier. I read an ad somewhere just last week for another company making a locking header bolt now too, so you might want to check into that also. I have used the Stage 8 on several different applications and have not had any leaking problems!
On the header bolts...Try the Stage 8 brand locking header bolts. they have a groove with a retainer and a snap lock to keep the bolts from backing out, which is what causes most headers to leak. They feature a recessed allen head inside the hex head to make installation in tight spots easier too.
You can find these at Summit or any racing supplier. I read an ad somewhere just last week for another company making a locking header bolt now too, so you might want to check into that also. I have used the Stage 8 on several different applications and have not had any leaking problems!
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