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I'm thinking I'll buy the Sanderson. Many of the sites mention not to break
in an engine with coated headers, so I'm thinking getting the painted
Sanderson's, breaking the engine in, then taking them off and shipping them off
to Jet Hot for the Sterling coating. Any idea what that coating will set me
back? I have a quote request in with Jet Hot but haven't heard anything
yet..
As always, thanks for your help Clint.
Larry
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Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 11:45
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] BIG BLOCK
CHEVELLE HEADERS
I installed a pair of the QP1000 headers on my 40 Ford coupe streetrod
back in 1992 and had a lot of problems getting them to seal at the cylinder
head. Those headers are an iron casting similar to stock exhaust
manifolds,not tube headers. I never even talked to Sanderson but
finally found a gasket set-up that cured the problem. However,I installed
a pair of their intermediate 1 7/8" BB tube headers on my 68 El Camino w/468"
and loved them. My 69 El Camino is really low so the header clearance really
needs to be taken into consideration. Like I mentioned before,I'd try the
Patriot or Hedman intermediates but they won't clear the Z-bar. Hooker and
most other full-length headers hang down way too much so they're not an
option,either.
Good luck in your search,Larry. Let us know what you decide on.
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Clint,
I hear what you're saying. I'm finding it real difficult to find
anything that meets everything I'm looking for that's affordable. I like
what I see with the Sanderson BB3. I'm just going to move a bit slower
before I buy I think.
Here's a couple of samples of the customer service issues I've seen.
The S10 link is down at the moment, but the Complaints.com one is
working...
Larry
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Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 10:48
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] BIG
BLOCK CHEVELLE HEADERS
Just curious but where did you read the complaints,Larry? Not
discounting your concerns at all but is there any header manufacturer that
satifies everyone? If so,please let me know because I'll be changing
headers in the near future. So far,the only ones I've seen that will give
me the best ground clearance and allow a manual transmission are the
Sandersons. Hedman and Patriot make intermediate headers that have good
ground clearance but won't allow a manual trans. Some people swear by
Hooker or Hedman but from my experiences,I'm not impressed at all. It
seems that you really do get what you pay for,especially when it comes to
headers. Having said that,I may end up buying a pair of Stainless Works
full length units. They cost around $600-700 but supposedly tuck up under
the undercarriage very well.
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Clint,
I've been doing some web research on Sanderson headers. I've found
several complaints about their headers cracking where the primaries come
out of the flange, and the alarming part is cases after case, these
people are saying they got the cold shoulder from Sanderson. Not one
received satisfaction.
Of course I found many recommendations, including yours, but I read
enough negative stories that I'll consider others first. It's a shame.
They seem to have good products, but service after the sale is an
important consideration.
Larry
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005
11:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] BIG
BLOCK CHEVELLE HEADERS
Try a pair of coated Sanderson intermediates for your 65. You'll
love them.
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