Sanderson FE Headers PN FF427 Reference Pictures
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From: **** hole San Jose ca.
Lets see if this works it's about 1.1/2" to get the mini out. I went to the mini when installing the nv4500 5spd. It was ez then. There is no way in hell to remove the om stock starter with these headers installed. orich
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More pics for yallz info:
Engine painted, new clutch, backed by a TKO-500:
Installed the combo last weekend.
Header time!
There is 1/8-inch between the starter and the tube. I'm pretty sure the starter can be replaced without undoing the header. It's close though...:
Aligns with the frame rail and projects about 5 inches from the cylinder head:
Driver side clearance from steering box:
Projects about 4.5 inches from cylinder head:
IMPORTANT NOTE!
I tried to use 12-point ARP header bolts but cylinder #3 is so tight to the header flange that a 12-point box wrench wouldn't fit and the open end (or course) wouldn't grip. So, I used the hex head bolts that came with the headers on the bottom row and the ARP bolts on the top row.
Engine painted, new clutch, backed by a TKO-500:
Installed the combo last weekend.
Header time!
There is 1/8-inch between the starter and the tube. I'm pretty sure the starter can be replaced without undoing the header. It's close though...:
Aligns with the frame rail and projects about 5 inches from the cylinder head:
Driver side clearance from steering box:
Projects about 4.5 inches from cylinder head:
IMPORTANT NOTE!
I tried to use 12-point ARP header bolts but cylinder #3 is so tight to the header flange that a 12-point box wrench wouldn't fit and the open end (or course) wouldn't grip. So, I used the hex head bolts that came with the headers on the bottom row and the ARP bolts on the top row.
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From: Big Sky Country
This would look mighty fine next to those Sandersons
http://www.robbmcperformance.com/news/news_v5i2.html
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I got the pink slip and been replaced. Bummer. LOL! Been proud to be part of your Sig Red Neck.
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Hey Hio. You might investigate "Stage 8" brand locking header bolts. I use them with everything I put headers on. I have NEVER, NOT ONCE, had to replace header gaskets. They are a pain in the pedukie to install but that 1st time is the last. Trust me. They aren't cheap but worth it IMHO.
I can order these in 3/8" by .75" or by 1". PM me if interested.
or these Jeg's etc.
I can order these in 3/8" by .75" or by 1". PM me if interested.
or these Jeg's etc.
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However, Sanderson's directions explicity required and spec'd the RTV which I just happened to have for the intake and such. We'll see how good they are with this "no gasket" feature.
Stage 8s are first on the list if I start hearing the cha-cha-cha... moreso than the mini-starter.
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