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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: chevy shortbox on May 14, 2006, 08:02:00 pm

Title: long tube headers
Post by: chevy shortbox on May 14, 2006, 08:02:00 pm

i want to put on some long tube hooker headers on my 86 k10 shortbox with 4 wheeldrive the motor is a 350 tpi it has an o2 sensor that i drilled and tapped into the manifold.can i find headers with this port already on the headers?do you see any problems i might have here?trying to make my son happy!hes 15 so iam learning as i go.thanks for any info!!!!  

Title: Re: long tube headers
Post by: VileZambonie on May 14, 2006, 09:28:00 pm

Easy, just get an O2 bung and weld it in. Kinda like this...

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Title: Re: long tube headers
Post by: roundedline on May 15, 2006, 05:22:00 pm

Ditto.  The '87 models used an 02, so it may have them in it already for that application.

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Title: long tube headers
Post by: chevy shortbox on May 18, 2006, 05:30:00 pm

thanks for the info guys.you helped me find what i needed to do.i just ordered the bung,long tube painted headers,40 series flo-masters.its like x-mas! i can't wait! iam sure glad i found this site.its nice to have an extended family!!!!keep up the great work! i will put up pics when its done