This is an honest understanding question. How could coated headers
affect the break in of an engine? The only thing the engine cares about is
exhaust back pressure. IE, number of bends and length of pipe
run. I am trying to understand this. The only thing the exhaust
valves know is back pressure. Outlet temperature is irrelevant.
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Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 9:54
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] BIG BLOCK
CHEVELLE HEADERS
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
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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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