If you have Edelbrock heads and use aftermarket head bolts (ARP) with
the Hooker/Jethot headers on a BB the head bolts hit the header flanges.
I had to grind the flanges and have the headers recoated.
Larry Williams
Larry Shouse wrote:
Mike,
Thanks for your input. Like you, I would just weld them up and keep
going. I enjoy welding anyways. I think I will go ahead and order a
set. To me, fitment and performance gains is the most important
considerations.
Larry
----- Original Message -----
*From:* Mike Holleman <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* The Chevelle Mailing List <mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:* Tuesday, October 25, 2005 9:03 AM
*Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] BIG BLOCK CHEVELLE HEADERS
Larry, For what it's worth, the only set of Sandersons I have
installed were on a Nova small block and they did exactly what you
said. One of the tubes pulled loose at the flange.
I didn't call Sanderson, But just pulled the header and re welded
it. This would not stop me from buying the product. They fit great
and provide excellent clearance.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
*From:* Larry Shouse <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* The Chevelle Mailing List
<mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:* Tuesday, October 25, 2005 8:03 AM
*Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] BIG BLOCK CHEVELLE HEADERS
Dan,
I've always heard Jet Hot's product and service is top notch.
My concerns are with Sanderson's customer service. It's been
several years since those complaints were mentioned. Who
knows, maybe they've corrected any customer service issues by now.
Larry
----- Original Message -----
*From:* Dan Mascheck <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
<mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:* Tuesday, October 25, 2005 7:06 AM
*Subject:* RE: [Chevelle-list] BIG BLOCK CHEVELLE HEADERS
*Surprising! I bought a set of Hookers for my 454 with a
8-71 BDS blower from Jet Hot. I had them coat the headers
and have had no problems. Jet Hot’s service has been great
and they did everything as planned! *
* *
* Dan*
* *
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*From:* Larry Shouse [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Sent:* Monday, October 24, 2005 10:26 PM
*To:* The Chevelle Mailing List
*Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] BIG BLOCK CHEVELLE HEADERS
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...
http://www.complaints.com/september2002/complaintoftheday.september30.16.htm
www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2563
<http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2563>
Larry
----- Original Message -----
*From:* Clint Hooper <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* The Chevelle Mailing List
<mailto:[email protected]>
*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.
Clint Hooper
H&H Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
----- Original Message -----
*From:* Larry Shouse <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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 -----
*From:* Clint Hooper <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* The Chevelle Mailing List
<mailto:[email protected]>
*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.
Clint Hooper
H&H Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
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