Crites 351w Swap Headers

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  1. klsanders

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    Cool. Could you provide some pictures? What size tube? How thick is the flange? Thanks!
     
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    The picture quality isn't the greatest.
     
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    Thanks!
    Hows the craftsmanship of them? Looks like one of the primary tubes sticks way further out than the rest of them?
     
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    When are you installing? I am doing the header gaskets right now on my car, for like the 3rd time in a few years. If they end up failing again ordering these headers. Haha.
     
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    What gaskets are you running?
     
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    I have been running cheapo Mr gasket paper ones. Just went with remflex I believe the name is. Heard good things. Also changed the bolts out. So hopefully I have better luck this time
     
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    Although they are pricy and very fragile.. Remflex is the shiznit. I always use them whenever possible.
     
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    I think they look really good. Well made. The tubes are slip fit so they are loose. That is why one was sticking to the side.
     
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    I'm waiting to get a MIG welder. Once I have one, I'll pull the engine, shave the shock towers, and install them.
     
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    I'm planning to just use the copper gasket maker. I've heard good things about it.
     
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    Two questions: Do you have the part number? Will they fit with a z-bar clutch linkage?
     
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    I would call Crites.
     

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