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Thread: Headers for my 57 chevy 1/2 ton pu

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    BAM55....after these great pics there's no doubt anymore if they would fit or not....really appreciate the effort...the steering linkage pic is a bonus and is on my what to do next list....is this ceramic coating something that's worth the extra money .... I have had 0 experience with header coatings....thanks again...Ray

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    Well if you want them to look nice and some added protection I would get the ceramic coating. But you did say you were on a budget so its your call.

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    Bam.....just a thanks for all the help......Ray

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    Thats what we are here for buddy. Post a build thread when your ready.

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    Just an update on the headers I just received.....well they fit in there just fine but the plugs on #1 and #7 with the boots ...either 90 deg. or straight ...hit the header tubing...the passenger side has clearance on all the plugs.....if the tubing where bent the same both sides they would fit perfect.....and from what I can see, that could have very easily have been done....I'm a pipefitter by trade and did lots of pipe bending over the years. The other item folks should know is if you pick the high temp. paint model of the 3 available finishes....the instructions tell you to sand blast the headers....clean with acetone....and repaint with high temp. paint because the paint is just to keep the metal from rusting....hard to figure that when the description said high temp. paint. So I called a tech at summit and he said no matter what they are painted with they will rust.....I guess he should know. Now I have to pay return shipping and summit will determine if the issue was theirs or mine before they will reimburse me for shipping. So I guess I'm back to O and will start looking again.....disappointed in their description of their product. Just thought I'd throw that out there for anyone looking at that product. thanks.........Ray

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    Cadillac, what did you expect the paint to do besides keeping the headers from rusting? If you really want to protect them, buy the ceramic coated ones or have them ceramic coated at a place like Jet Hot. It's cheaper to buy them already coated but I'm not sure of the quality of the coating they use.
    Good luck finding a set that fits the way you want them to.
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    Take a look at Sanderson Headers. They cost bit more but the quality is very good. I put a set of their ceramic coated block huggers on my 55 a few years ago and they still look great. You don't even need gaskets with their headers, just a small bead of black RTV silicone. I have had no issues with exhaust leaks with just the silicone either.
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    chevynut.....I understand about paint protecting metal from rust.....my point was... why when they say in the ad that it's high temp. paint... BUT...the instructions that comes with the headers says you should sand blast their high temp.paint off...clean with acetone and reapply more high temp paint .....didn't understand that.
    Last edited by Country Cadillac; 04-20-2015 at 07:39 AM.

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    Custer 55...Appreciate the info and will give them a look today......Ray

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