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Brad · 06-10-2003, 02:23 PM

I'll be putting the Stovebolt headers on my 250 within the next month or so. So far, the only problem I see up front is the poor casting. I'm mating this up with a Clifford intake and I can see that there will be some grinding involved to make them bolt up together. I don't know yet if I'll be able to afford dual exhaust all the way back for now, but will go with 2" when I can.

I guess the reason I went with cast iron headers is because of the reputation of the tube headers wearing out after a couple years. I've also heard of exhaust leak problems with the tube headers.

I figure I can always put the I6 performance stuff on the Camaro if I ever get a V8 for the truck.

06-10-2003, 02:23 PM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	I'll be putting the Stovebolt headers on my 250 within the next month or so. So far, the only problem I see up front is the poor casting. I'm mating this up with a Clifford intake and I can see that there will be some grinding involved to make them bolt up together. I don't know yet if I'll be able to afford dual exhaust all the way back for now, but will go with 2" when I can. I guess the reason I went with cast iron headers is because of the reputation of the tube headers wearing out after a couple years. I've also heard of exhaust leak problems with the tube headers. I figure I can always put the I6 performance stuff on the Camaro if I ever get a V8 for the truck. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 06-10-2003 at 02:28 PM.