RE: Gibson Headers

From: Ronald Wong (ron-wong@home.com)
Date: Mon Nov 06 2000 - 17:16:10 EST


Yes, the open-ends that "ratchet" are the greatest things. It's a wonder no
one thought of them before.

Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Michael Kuriger
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 1:48 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Cc: dakota-truck-digest@buffnet4.buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Gibson Headers

craftsamn has an open end socket thingie that might work.

-=Mike

xjruss@excite.com wrote:

> I installed a set of Gibson headers on my Dak yesterday to go along
with
> my Gibson cat-back exhaust. It was a major pain in the ass but I guess it
> was worth it. Engine pulls harder now. Also, the noise that the dealer
> kept telling me was pinging is now barely noticeable compared to what it
was
> before. Had to remove passenger side fender well (plastic thing) to get
the
> header into the engine compartment because it wouldn't fit between the a/c
> hardware. The biggest pain is that the design of the headers does not
allow
> easy access to the header bolts. I had to use you a regular open end
> wrench, and there is no way you can torque them down with a torque wrench.
> Anyways, just thought I would share my experience.
>
> -Russ
> '99 CC SLT 4x4 V8
>
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-=Mike Kuriger
1991 Isuzu Impulse RS 1.8
2000 Dodge Durango SLT 4x4 4.7
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