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va beach biker · 02-04-2008

I'm about to order my headers, and I was wondering about getting one of those install kits with them. Both BC Vettes and SRP have them (with slightly different components). Worth it?

Jagdpanzer · 02-04-2008

Sorry, what is the full name BC Vettes and SRP?

va beach biker · 02-04-2008

Big Country Corvettes (bcvettes.org) and Specialized Racing Products (www.zr1products.com)

Z Factor · 02-04-2008

I ordered mine from SRP and was happy with it.

However I think some have not cared for the hex like bolt heads for certain spots during the install.

I would add that the materials are well made.

1990 quasar blue · 02-04-2008

I don't think the guy from BC Vettes makes them any longer. Bolts you can get anywhere they are M8 x 45mm. You really only need one O2 ext. as the driver's side is easily re-routed. Maybe Marc H. would sell you one.

Jagdpanzer · 02-04-2008

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Originally Posted by 1990 quasar blue

I don't think the guy from BC Vettes makes them any longer. Bolts you can get anywhere they are M8 x 45mm. You really only need one O2 ext. as the driver's side is easily re-routed. Maybe Marc H. would sell you one.

QB,
Do you use spacers with the M8 x 45mm bolts?

Zr1 Destroyer · 02-05-2008

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Originally Posted by va beach biker

Specialized Racing Products (www.zr1products.com)

Ronny and his son have a nice complete kit!

1990 quasar blue · 02-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

QB,
Do you use spacers with the M8 x 45mm bolts?

Good catch. M8X45 is the stock size so, they would need them. I'm away from the garage at the moment but, if I remember right they were about the same length as my plenum bolts. Sorry about that. Are you going to grab another set? The car sounds wicked with your headers, Random tech. cats and the Flowmaster setup.

Jagdpanzer · 02-05-2008

QB,
Glad to hear you put those headers to work in that fine looking Z of yours. My guess M8 x 25 mm bolts would work however, I would like to hear from someone with first hand header install experience on what they found worked best for them. I'm not a big fan of socket heads bolts for this job and would rather prefer using either small diameter hex or 12 point head cladded or SS M8 bolts instead.
In the meantime I was totally overcome by jealousy and envy of your project so I went ahead and put in an order for a set of ceramic coated SW headers just like the new ones I sold you. Also pick up a Corsa SS exhaust system while at it. Both just arrived and are standing by in the basement along side the Fidanza aluminum flywheel I picked up on sale from Kurt White , Hurst shifter off Ebay, and a new set of Accel injectors from Atlantic Speed. Also have a spare Dana 44 pumpkin that I picked up from a doctor from outside of Detroit that I'm building up with a new set of 4.10 Viper gears. When the weather warms up a little I plan the take a few days off work and install them all in one shot. Before I start though I want to get a good base line dyno pull in so I can determine exactly what the power gain is after the mods are completed. One thing I still need are cats. Where did you pick yours up and how did you install them? Pics would be great.

phrogs · 02-09-2008

I ordered just the o2 wire extensions and oh BTW I have a set of them here unused if your interested!

your stock bolts can be reused to hold the headers on nothing secret there new bolts are nice but do you really need them?

let me know if your intersted in the 02 extensions

02-04-2008	#1
va beach biker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 46	Header install kits. I'm about to order my headers, and I was wondering about getting one of those install kits with them. Both BC Vettes and SRP have them (with slightly different components). Worth it?

02-04-2008	#2
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,646	Re: Header install kits. Sorry, what is the full name BC Vettes and SRP?

02-04-2008	#3
va beach biker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 46	Re: Header install kits. Big Country Corvettes (bcvettes.org) and Specialized Racing Products (www.zr1products.com)

02-04-2008	#4
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,647	Re: Header install kits. I ordered mine from SRP and was happy with it. However I think some have not cared for the hex like bolt heads for certain spots during the install. I would add that the materials are well made.

02-04-2008	#5
1990 quasar blue Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ma Posts: 403	Re: Header install kits. I don't think the guy from BC Vettes makes them any longer. Bolts you can get anywhere they are M8 x 45mm. You really only need one O2 ext. as the driver's side is easily re-routed. Maybe Marc H. would sell you one.

02-05-2008	#9
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,646	Re: Header install kits. QB, Glad to hear you put those headers to work in that fine looking Z of yours. My guess M8 x 25 mm bolts would work however, I would like to hear from someone with first hand header install experience on what they found worked best for them. I'm not a big fan of socket heads bolts for this job and would rather prefer using either small diameter hex or 12 point head cladded or SS M8 bolts instead. In the meantime I was totally overcome by jealousy and envy of your project so I went ahead and put in an order for a set of ceramic coated SW headers just like the new ones I sold you. Also pick up a Corsa SS exhaust system while at it. Both just arrived and are standing by in the basement along side the Fidanza aluminum flywheel I picked up on sale from Kurt White , Hurst shifter off Ebay, and a new set of Accel injectors from Atlantic Speed. Also have a spare Dana 44 pumpkin that I picked up from a doctor from outside of Detroit that I'm building up with a new set of 4.10 Viper gears. When the weather warms up a little I plan the take a few days off work and install them all in one shot. Before I start though I want to get a good base line dyno pull in so I can determine exactly what the power gain is after the mods are completed. One thing I still need are cats. Where did you pick yours up and how did you install them? Pics would be great. Last edited by Jagdpanzer; 02-05-2008 at 10:34 PM.

02-09-2008	#10
phrogs Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 1,755	Re: Header install kits. I ordered just the o2 wire extensions and oh BTW I have a set of them here unused if your interested! your stock bolts can be reused to hold the headers on nothing secret there new bolts are nice but do you really need them? let me know if your intersted in the 02 extensions __________________ JOHNNY P Currently own 90 ZR-1 #845 DRM 500 engine package 90 #226 Parts car Hit me up if you need anything.