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Offline roadrage41

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flowtech shorties for lowering
« on: January 13, 2009, 01:53:45 PM »
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Re: flowtech shorties for lowering
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2009, 02:45:40 PM »
I have the long tube Flowtech's on my K20. To me it's no different than Hookers or any other non-plated header. The finish will burn off and surface rust will happen. I have no complaints. ;)
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Re: flowtech shorties for lowering
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2009, 04:32:34 PM »
 I also have a set of long tube of Flowtech's on my 81. The headers fit great and have been leak free but mine had the ceramic coating on them and it burned off immediately. They weren't covered under warranty because they had a hole drilled in them for an 02 sensor (TPI motor).
 For my Camaro I bought the Hooker Super Competition ceramic coated headers that cost $650. The coating is flaking off those too.
 You have the right idea, save your money and buy the painted ones.
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Re: flowtech shorties for lowering
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2009, 05:40:44 PM »
I think he means will they go on there and not hang lower than the frame for when it sits on the ground.  I'm interested in this also.  Mine isn't lowered or going to be, but i hate headers hanging low.   I can't find it, but I have seen somewhere somebody said chevelle or camaro headers will work for this
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Re: flowtech shorties for lowering
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2009, 06:45:36 PM »
I think he means will they go on there and not hang lower than the frame for when it sits on the ground.  I'm interested in this also.  Mine isn't lowered or going to be, but i hate headers hanging low.   I can't find it, but I have seen somewhere somebody said chevelle or camaro headers will work for this
In that case  :-[ , mine hangs about 2.5" below the bottom of the frame rails. It's not obscene and is still higher then the transfer case crossmember. Hope this helps. ;)
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Re: flowtech shorties for lowering
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2009, 06:50:02 PM »
I think he means will they go on there and not hang lower than the frame for when it sits on the ground.  I'm interested in this also.  Mine isn't lowered or going to be, but i hate headers hanging low.   I can't find it, but I have seen somewhere somebody said chevelle or camaro headers will work for this

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Re: flowtech shorties for lowering
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2009, 12:32:12 AM »
I can't find it, but I have seen somewhere somebody said chevelle or camaro headers will work for this

It is in the technical pages forum:
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=1943.0

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Re: flowtech shorties for lowering
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2009, 06:46:23 AM »
yeah im wondering if anyone has used this particular brand as it seems half the posts i read about headers - something actually meant for our trucks has fitment issues.
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Re: flowtech shorties for lowering
« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2009, 06:54:45 AM »
As far as fitment, no problems with mine. Gaskets still good, spark plug boots don't touch and went in without bangin anything up(not that it would make a difference in my engine compartment). ;)
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