jakeshoe Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I chanced it and bought the Ebay chrome street rod headers. I believe several vendors are selling these now. They fit perfect in the 260Z with angle plug Trick Flow heads, JTR mounts, etc.. I think I paid $75 shipped and they seem to be well made 1 5/8" with the thick 3/8" flange. This is the type I used: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-CHEVY-CHROME-HEAVY-DUTY-HUGGER-HEADERS-1-5-8-TUBES_W0QQitemZ8042254287QQcategoryZ33631QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lason Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Good info! I was about to order a set of headers and had issues paying $300 for blockhuggers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdsk8r Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I also bought those same headers for my ZX. I bought for the passenger side, as the driver side needs to be custom to clear the steering box. Passenger side fits perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinhZXT Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Not quite a perfect fit. I got the same ones and I had to use a wrench to put on a couple of the spark plugs. Also the chrome ones will turn into gold very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeshoe Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 Not quite a perfect fit. I got the same ones and I had to use a wrench to put on a couple of the spark plugs. Also the chrome ones will turn into gold very soon. Having to use a wrench to install some spark plugs is pretty standard with headers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas8230 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 The ebay headers work, but i've had issues with them. I had to dimple the driver side to clear the steering shaft and motot mount. The chrome discolors over time. Also, they loosen quite frequently. After being tired of retorquing them, i finally decided to get a set of Hookers. $80.00 more, but well worth it I can tell. The quality is way, way better. The gasket fits better, and they clear the steering shaft and motor mount without dimpling them. The only problem I have is spark plug clearance in the middles. Once I find the right plug, I know for a fact the extra money was well spent. You get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lason Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 The ebay headers work, but i've had issues with them. I had to dimple the driver side to clear the steering shaft and motot mount. The chrome discolors over time. Also, they loosen quite frequently. After being tired of retorquing them, i finally decided to get a set of Hookers. $80.00 more, but well worth it I can tell. The quality is way, way better. The gasket fits better, and they clear the steering shaft and motor mount without dimpling them. The only problem I have is spark plug clearance in the middles. Once I find the right plug, I know for a fact the extra money was well spent. You get what you pay for. header bolts are going to loosen period. I have had everything from flowtechs to Kooks custom headers and bolts loosen. I have found that the Stage 8 bolts with locking rings do great at controlling that BUT the lock rings are a PITA to work with in tight situations. As for fit well, that is just part of the gamble. If I have to dimple these to work then so be it. Im not out to make 1000hp or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 The problem with the Stage 8 lock bolts is that the ALUMINUM locking plate deforms and gets stuck on the fastener. They can be a real pain to remove after thousands of miles. I ended up destroying a bunch of them. I think a better way to go is the Brezlin locking bolts. BTW, the Sanderson headers that JTR sells (Very Cheap too!) don't use a gasket, but they do user ULTRA BLACK RTV. This works great - no leaks, even with regular non locking bolts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 73TPIZ Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Not quite a perfect fit. I got the same ones and I had to use a wrench to put on a couple of the spark plugs. Also the chrome ones will turn into gold very soon. I took an old spark plug socket, cut it down and welded it to an old wrench. I keep it in the Z. Seems to work pretty well. I need it for cyls 1,2,7,8 on my block huggers with angle plug heads. Also, i take that 2" chrome tape from the hardware and wrap it around those corner cyls' boots. Seems to work well and cheaper than those high temp sleeves. Take Care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76brkracer Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 i bought the same one for back ups they look to fit very well except the steering shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonTX Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 so just like alot of header deals, its kinda a hit and miss. They are so cheap What about the difference in Stainless, and Chrome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 i got the same ebay cheapies...i got them in chrome and got paid later in gold...they work alright for the bucks...something thatll keep me on the go for the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham28 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 anyone used 1 3/4 "block huggers with SBC in Z ? Do they fit --or Must I use 1 5/8"as everyone seemsdto ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead2me Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I used the JTR 1 5/8 which are made by sanderson... they fit really well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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