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69 Post Sedan 01-04-2024 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JRC99 (Post 1641526)
Both photos are of the passenger side. I have another picture of it here.

@Too Many Projects: We did manage to get it out with the plugs still in. What helped was we had the car on stands and were able to pull the header away and down (but not out) before pulling the engine up.

Sorry, I meant drivers side.
:stupid:

The reason I say that is…..my headers are Hooker Competition Headers. The reason I know, even though the tag's missing, is because the holes are there where the rivets were.

Kurt

Too Many Projects 01-04-2024 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JRC99 (Post 1641526)
@Too Many Projects: We did manage to get it out with the plugs still in. What helped was we had the car on stands and were able to pull the header away and down (but not out) before pulling the engine up.

And that is an easier method of re-assembly, if you are comfortable with the car that high on stands. Leave or take the oil filter off as well as the plugs and the header will slide right up in place from underneath.

JRC99 01-04-2024 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects (Post 1641532)
And that is an easier method of re-assembly, if you are comfortable with the car that high on stands. Leave or take the oil filter off as well as the plugs and the header will slide right up in place from underneath.

That's probably what'll happen. I'll likely lower the engine in with the car on the ground, and then jack it up to get everything underneath buttoned up and the headers on.

I'll nab some pictures of the other header tonight or tomorrow.

JRC99 01-05-2024 12:32 AM

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Here's the driver's side header. Also, the very green torque converter. I don't know if it's a stocker or how to even tell that.

big gear head 01-05-2024 12:17 PM

Those headers should be easy to get in. I've got the Hooker Super Comp 2 1/8 inch headers and they are a little more challenging. I've had them off and on about 20 times.

napa68 01-05-2024 01:20 PM

That converter color looks like Jasper green. If so, it's a stocker

JRC99 01-06-2024 12:20 AM

Ironically enough, a post on this very forum has answered my header question!

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showpost...1&postcount=12

They're Blackjack headers. Good to know!

Too Many Projects 01-06-2024 01:52 AM

Nice find !! That aluminum coating is very distinctive. I actually have a pair of these for my '70 Chevelle and wasn't sure who made them.

JRC99 01-06-2024 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects (Post 1641614)
Nice find !! That aluminum coating is very distinctive. I actually have a pair of these for my '70 Chevelle and wasn't sure who made them.

I don't believe mine had the aluminum coating. Looked like plain old white paint to me. Which I think looks cooler anyway. Like I said, I think I'll use regular header paint for now, and then after the engine's broken in and I've had a season of driving it, I'll pull the headers back out and send 'em to JetHot or someone for a proper coating of white.

BJCHEV396 01-06-2024 04:37 AM

Keep up the good work.I'm enjoying following your progress!


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