bejbis Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 So, I am on the fence about ordering hawks mounts/headers for my early model 260z. Has anyone confirmed that these will clear the tunnel on the early cars? -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I am in the process now. I have a 70 240Z. Mock up is underway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I guess they are cheaper than the JCI stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zjake Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I do know the headers are a work of art and work and fit great on 280's. Engine mounts are very clean and set the motor in the correct location. I just had my car corner balanced and aligned and it was virtually 50/50 front to rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladams17 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 280zjake which headers did you end up going with ceramic coated or non? Also I would highly appreciate the link to the exact engine mounts you used from them. I am trying to put together a budget for my 280z that I have prepped and ready for my 5.3 I just purchased. I'd rather go with a motor mount that positions the motor in the best spot possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8pipez Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I guess they are cheaper than the JCI stuff? nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I recommend that you buy uncoated headers (regardless of which brand you buy), test fit them a million times. Dimple them with a ball-peen hammer as needed for spark plug and steering shaft clearance. Install v-bands on the collector, bend them as needed to clear everything. Completely install you engine and have your exhaust built. Have your O2 sensors welded in with the headers on the car, with an extra bung on each side that is easily accessible for your tuner to put a test lead on while dyno tuning. THEN, take them off and have them coated. You will thank yourself a million times if you really take your time on your exhaust. Coating is wonderful. I have "stainless" headers on my truck (the truck that I paid somebody to swap 1 month ago), and they are already brown and they put off a TON of heat. My little Datsun has 2 years on the ceramic headers and they look new. It is $300 well spent. Be sure to give them a wipe with acetone after you have handled them or the oil from your fingers will leave a tatoo on the ceramic when they heat up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladams17 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Thanks for the advice man! I will definitely save all this information for when I get to that point. It's closer than I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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