got some $128.99 ebay stainless steel headers. pics inside

[01maroonz71]

well, i was due for some new headers, and decided i should shop around. i do not plan on running my 350 for much longer, so i didn't want to spend alot. i was going to buy the cheapo summit headers, but stumbled on these, and could not find any info, so here you go.

i ordered these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/381306008166?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT


so far they are going on ok. i had to slightly dimple one of the tubes to get it to clear the motor mount, and i had to slightly "egg" out one of the bolt holes, but for the price paid i am very impressed so far. they clear my HD shackles by about 1/2 an inch, which should be fine IMO. i snapped a few pics so far. i also ordered some header buddies to get rid of those awful gaskets.


i only have the drivers side on at the moment, and will let you know about the pass fitment. so far, well worth the 130bucks spent.

 

[Deuling]

Curious to see pass side. Seems thats the side that usually interferes with the shackle.

 

[skunked]

What are you doing for gaskets?

Curious to see pass side. Seems thats the side that usually interferes with the shackle.

or the front driveshaft

 

[tRustyK5]

Those 6 year old Chinese kids are getting much better at copying aftermarket parts!

 

[ryoken]

your toes are longer than my fingers......

 

[01maroonz71]

As far as header gaskets, it came with nice metal gaskets. another thing to note is that the flange that bolts to the head is about a 1/2 in thick. no way that thing will warp, and it makes me feel really good compared to the junk that came off. the passenger side went right in no problem, i had to oblong a couple bolt holes, bc i did not like the way the 6 bolts were starting. they are sealed up really good. they are super loud at this point until i connect my exhaust back up.

please ignore the wiring mess under the hood as i am working on fixing it this weekend.

anyhow, the passenger side does sort of interfere with the shackle, but i think i can clearance the collector flanges a little, or flip the bolt around. it's definately workable.

on to the pics of pass side:

 

[01maroonz71]

your toes are longer than my fingers......

you should see my.....

 

[tRustyK5]

earlobes?

 

[01maroonz71]

yesum

 

[Greg72]

I've been wasting so much time...... And money.

Who knew headers were so cheap and easy to install!!!


-G

 

[beags86]

I love wrenching in sandels. I thought I was the only one.

 

[454Sub]

After completely smashing my toe crushing matchbox cars as a kid with a 2lb sledge, I wince at the thought of sandals.

 

[tRustyK5]

I dropped a 14 bolt carrier with ring gears and spiders on my big toe from waist height. I wasn't wearing sandals, but I wasn't wearing steel toed boots either. I may have felt more pain at some point in my life, but I can't remember when.

 

[beags86]

I don't do crazy heavy lifting in sandels. That's stupid. But I have welded and used a cutting torch.... But not a big deal as a career welder... My feet has seen berries before

 

[01maroonz71]

one of the joys in living in FL. i can wear sandals / flip flops year round.

 

[Blue85]

Any long-term reports on these eBay stainless headers?

 

[Kain]

2nd this^^

 

[Scribbles]

3rd this

@01maroonz71 , his profile says he hasn’t been seen since April.

 

[Kain]

Like the flange and price might just have to chance it

 

[skunked]

I have a cheap set I bought on ebay that look just like that on my C10 but they're shorter. They cleared the frame and mount fine, I would think they would be OK on a 4wd as well.

Drivers side: