Installing headers

[StrokedBBC]

I'm installing my #2241 headers in my 81 Cutlass & just looking for any installation tips & the tube that goes around the steering arm should i use any sealant or install dry? All info will be very appreciated. Thanks

 

[grizwald]

i have no idea....but nice cutlass!!

 

[Malibu Monte]

Installed mine dry, Just recently broke in the motor and had it running a few times since. 1 hr of runtime tops, but it hasn't given me any issues and my headers were used.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

We always use a little Permatex Ultra Copper on slip tubes. It may not be necessary, but it also doesn't hurt any. Do you have the installation instructions? Hooker has them on their website if you want to download the PDF file.

http://www.holley.com/data/Products/Technical/2241HKR.pdf

Tommy

 

[1980PontiacWagon]

I didn't use any sort of sealant on mine...I don't know about other people, but i had to lift my engine several inches and fish them in from under the car..It was a real pain in the butt....but they fit nice.

 

[bracketchev1221]

I wouldn't be concerend with sealing them, as I would be for spraying it with something to prevent the tubes from rusting together.

 

[exessive]

I have never used sealant on the slip tubes, and never had any promlems. The headders fit well.

 

[lilbowtie]

If your not using a hoist get the car as high as you can. Your going to need all the room you can get to maneuver them around. You need to trim your wheel wells for the slip tubes. Dito dry install never had a problem.