SLP Shorty Headers
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SLP Shorty Headers
I've got a set of SLP shorty headers available to me. The owner couldn't tell me yes or no but I was curious if anyone knows if the stock y-pipe will bolt up to the SLP shorties?
Only looking to use the stock y-pipe because of clearance issues. I've got UMI SFC's on my car and the stock y-pipe barely clears the subframe connectors so any larger or aftermarket pipe may just not fit properly. Normally SLP produces nicely fitting parts that work with the OEM well so I was assuming that they will bolt up just fine but didn't want to jump on them and then be in a situation where they don't. If anyone knows, let me know ASAP. Thanks!
Only looking to use the stock y-pipe because of clearance issues. I've got UMI SFC's on my car and the stock y-pipe barely clears the subframe connectors so any larger or aftermarket pipe may just not fit properly. Normally SLP produces nicely fitting parts that work with the OEM well so I was assuming that they will bolt up just fine but didn't want to jump on them and then be in a situation where they don't. If anyone knows, let me know ASAP. Thanks!
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
When I did headers I took it to an exhaust shop and had them tie the headers into the exhaust. I'm sure they could do the same for you and make them clear the SFCs.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Im pretty sure it does not. You will need to have a new y-pipe made for them. Those headers are very nice and are not available new anymore. you may find someone that wants to take them off your hands if you dont want to build a y-pipe for them.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Awesome headers, but yeah you're gonna need a new Y made, i'd suggest having the ball flanges chopped off and go VBand there, bolting up the Y pipe was my only complaint with them.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
just a FYI, the fit like crap. I hate the set i have.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
For $125, you're stupid if you dont buy them.
The guy that says they dont fit well doesnt know how to install parts, or was trying to install them on his worn out hooptie.
The guy that says they dont fit well doesnt know how to install parts, or was trying to install them on his worn out hooptie.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
They are EXCELLENT headers.
I have a set of 1¾" on my car, and had a set of 1-5/8" also, that I sold. Not sure where this "doesn't fit" drivel comes from; they fit the car better than the stock exhaust did.
No the stock Y-pipe won't work with the headers. Not even close. Not sure why anybody in their right mind would even consider such a thing anway; that's just plain stupid. The stock Y-pipe is probably the worst restriction there is, in most of the stock exh systems on these cars. IN PARTICULAR, the LG4 and 305 TBI ones are in fact, THE WORST.
No the Y-pipe probably won't fit the SFCs; those will need to be modified. Easy enough to cut the one lateral section of tubing and make a U-shaped piece to join them back together. Same deal with most brands of the better SFCs. Certainly not "justification" for spending extra money to retain the most restrictive part of the exhaust.
If the headers come without the Y-pipe, then they are basically worthless. Pass and keep looking regardless of the "don't fit" nonsense.
I have a set of 1¾" on my car, and had a set of 1-5/8" also, that I sold. Not sure where this "doesn't fit" drivel comes from; they fit the car better than the stock exhaust did.
No the stock Y-pipe won't work with the headers. Not even close. Not sure why anybody in their right mind would even consider such a thing anway; that's just plain stupid. The stock Y-pipe is probably the worst restriction there is, in most of the stock exh systems on these cars. IN PARTICULAR, the LG4 and 305 TBI ones are in fact, THE WORST.
No the Y-pipe probably won't fit the SFCs; those will need to be modified. Easy enough to cut the one lateral section of tubing and make a U-shaped piece to join them back together. Same deal with most brands of the better SFCs. Certainly not "justification" for spending extra money to retain the most restrictive part of the exhaust.
If the headers come without the Y-pipe, then they are basically worthless. Pass and keep looking regardless of the "don't fit" nonsense.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
They are EXCELLENT headers.
I have a set of 1¾" on my car, and had a set of 1-5/8" also, that I sold. Not sure where this "doesn't fit" drivel comes from; they fit the car better than the stock exhaust did.
No the stock Y-pipe won't work with the headers. Not even close. Not sure why anybody in their right mind would even consider such a thing anway; that's just plain stupid. The stock Y-pipe is probably the worst restriction there is, in most of the stock exh systems on these cars. IN PARTICULAR, the LG4 and 305 TBI ones are in fact, THE WORST.
No the Y-pipe probably won't fit the SFCs; those will need to be modified. Easy enough to cut the one lateral section of tubing and make a U-shaped piece to join them back together. Same deal with most brands of the better SFCs. Certainly not "justification" for spending extra money to retain the most restrictive part of the exhaust.
If the headers come without the Y-pipe, then they are basically worthless. Pass and keep looking regardless of the "don't fit" nonsense.
I have a set of 1¾" on my car, and had a set of 1-5/8" also, that I sold. Not sure where this "doesn't fit" drivel comes from; they fit the car better than the stock exhaust did.
No the stock Y-pipe won't work with the headers. Not even close. Not sure why anybody in their right mind would even consider such a thing anway; that's just plain stupid. The stock Y-pipe is probably the worst restriction there is, in most of the stock exh systems on these cars. IN PARTICULAR, the LG4 and 305 TBI ones are in fact, THE WORST.
No the Y-pipe probably won't fit the SFCs; those will need to be modified. Easy enough to cut the one lateral section of tubing and make a U-shaped piece to join them back together. Same deal with most brands of the better SFCs. Certainly not "justification" for spending extra money to retain the most restrictive part of the exhaust.
If the headers come without the Y-pipe, then they are basically worthless. Pass and keep looking regardless of the "don't fit" nonsense.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
They are EXCELLENT headers.
I have a set of 1¾" on my car, and had a set of 1-5/8" also, that I sold. Not sure where this "doesn't fit" drivel comes from; they fit the car better than the stock exhaust did.
No the stock Y-pipe won't work with the headers. Not even close. Not sure why anybody in their right mind would even consider such a thing anway; that's just plain stupid. The stock Y-pipe is probably the worst restriction there is, in most of the stock exh systems on these cars. IN PARTICULAR, the LG4 and 305 TBI ones are in fact, THE WORST.
No the Y-pipe probably won't fit the SFCs; those will need to be modified. Easy enough to cut the one lateral section of tubing and make a U-shaped piece to join them back together. Same deal with most brands of the better SFCs. Certainly not "justification" for spending extra money to retain the most restrictive part of the exhaust.
If the headers come without the Y-pipe, then they are basically worthless. Pass and keep looking regardless of the "don't fit" nonsense.
I have a set of 1¾" on my car, and had a set of 1-5/8" also, that I sold. Not sure where this "doesn't fit" drivel comes from; they fit the car better than the stock exhaust did.
No the stock Y-pipe won't work with the headers. Not even close. Not sure why anybody in their right mind would even consider such a thing anway; that's just plain stupid. The stock Y-pipe is probably the worst restriction there is, in most of the stock exh systems on these cars. IN PARTICULAR, the LG4 and 305 TBI ones are in fact, THE WORST.
No the Y-pipe probably won't fit the SFCs; those will need to be modified. Easy enough to cut the one lateral section of tubing and make a U-shaped piece to join them back together. Same deal with most brands of the better SFCs. Certainly not "justification" for spending extra money to retain the most restrictive part of the exhaust.
If the headers come without the Y-pipe, then they are basically worthless. Pass and keep looking regardless of the "don't fit" nonsense.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
I've got a set of SLP shorty headers available to me. The owner couldn't tell me yes or no but I was curious if anyone knows if the stock y-pipe will bolt up to the SLP shorties?
Only looking to use the stock y-pipe because of clearance issues. I've got UMI SFC's on my car and the stock y-pipe barely clears the subframe connectors so any larger or aftermarket pipe may just not fit properly. Normally SLP produces nicely fitting parts that work with the OEM well so I was assuming that they will bolt up just fine but didn't want to jump on them and then be in a situation where they don't. If anyone knows, let me know ASAP. Thanks!
Only looking to use the stock y-pipe because of clearance issues. I've got UMI SFC's on my car and the stock y-pipe barely clears the subframe connectors so any larger or aftermarket pipe may just not fit properly. Normally SLP produces nicely fitting parts that work with the OEM well so I was assuming that they will bolt up just fine but didn't want to jump on them and then be in a situation where they don't. If anyone knows, let me know ASAP. Thanks!
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
That, I do not know for sure. It's a problem with some headers, but it depends on the tube routing; it's not generalized to all headers. I don't think so though, just going off of memory.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
If slp's work with AFR heads they will work with a 113 casting. I'm sure *somebody* on here has a set with AFR..
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
My car came to me used with them on. 1 3/4's, I coated them with Eastwoods titanium ceramic and I love them. It would be worth it to have a custom Y made for them. These haven't been made in years!
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
One of the best things i ever bought for my car. I have 1 3/4"s I bought new when they were still available with the slp y pipe. Fit is awesome.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
I don't sell AFR on this forum, but on the forums I do, that is the most popular.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Agreed! I think I'm actually going to jump on these headers, if something comes up, i can probably sell them for a little more than what I buy them for. And there's a guy on here I just found who's got a y-pipe for these but I haven't heard anything back from him yet. i can't imagine it would cost much to have a pipe bent up for it either.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Agreed! I think I'm actually going to jump on these headers, if something comes up, i can probably sell them for a little more than what I buy them for. And there's a guy on here I just found who's got a y-pipe for these but I haven't heard anything back from him yet. i can't imagine it would cost much to have a pipe bent up for it either.
Like I said, if they are 1 3/4" primaries it's a great deal. You just can't get a 1 3/4" shorties anymore, and for guys with less than 300 degrees cam duration that is what you want.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
I was gonna say, I'd probably just make my own y-pipe since the SLP one is 2 1/4". I think someone else recommended cutting the flange off and using a flowmaster ball flange. The opening on the SLP is like 2" and change.
Like I said, if they are 1 3/4" primaries it's a great deal. You just can't get a 1 3/4" shorties anymore, and for guys with less than 300 degrees cam duration that is what you want.
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Like I said, if they are 1 3/4" primaries it's a great deal. You just can't get a 1 3/4" shorties anymore, and for guys with less than 300 degrees cam duration that is what you want.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
I doubt the L98 plug angle is different than LT1, probably easy to see how the two compare, I had them with my LT1 swap.
Again, chop off the ball flange and install v-band, box of stainless bends from mandrel works and they'll be better than if you had got them with the SLP Y.
Again, chop off the ball flange and install v-band, box of stainless bends from mandrel works and they'll be better than if you had got them with the SLP Y.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
It is VERY well known the 1 3/4 slp headers will often contact the steering shaft requiring you to dent the tube or try to fudge the column over a little for clearance.
Spark plug clearance for straight plug heads is ok, not great. I have angle plug dart heads and even with short plugs i had to dent 2 tubes quite a bit and io still need sleaves for the wires or the boots will burn.
The flanges were so bad they would never seal. I had to remove them and grind the flanges flat before installing them for the 3rd time before they stopped blowing gaskets and leaking. The center flange had voids over 1/16 deep.
y pipe is decent, but its only 2.25.
They were the only 1 3/4 shorty header on the market, now that Dyno dons are available, and fit so much better, i would rather spend the money on them than the slp's.
However, since they are only 125, if you can make them work its a heck of a deal.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Yes, its well known that if you've got worn out engine mounts the steering shaft is likely to contact the header, you also want to mention moving the column, since you "design and build" your own parts, are you so blind as to rule out tolerances from the manufacturer, when plenty of people install them without issue ?
If you bought a set used, and they werent flat, that could be due to many things, I highly doubt you bought a new set and had that issue.
Spark plug clearance varys with most headers.
Sounds like you have a bunch of complaints that didnt have to do with the headers as originally manufactured for the engine they were designed for.
If you bought a set used, and they werent flat, that could be due to many things, I highly doubt you bought a new set and had that issue.
Spark plug clearance varys with most headers.
Sounds like you have a bunch of complaints that didnt have to do with the headers as originally manufactured for the engine they were designed for.
i assume that was directed at me. Sorry but my "hooptie" is nicer than 98 percent of the cars on this board, , so no dice. I design and build my own parts too, i dont just bolt on parts i bought out of the summit catalog.
It is VERY well known the 1 3/4 slp headers will often contact the steering shaft requiring you to dent the tube or try to fudge the column over a little for clearance.
Spark plug clearance for straight plug heads is ok, not great. I have angle plug dart heads and even with short plugs i had to dent 2 tubes quite a bit and io still need sleaves for the wires or the boots will burn.
The flanges were so bad they would never seal. I had to remove them and grind the flanges flat before installing them for the 3rd time before they stopped blowing gaskets and leaking. The center flange had voids over 1/16 deep.
y pipe is decent, but its only 2.25.
They were the only 1 3/4 shorty header on the market, now that Dyno dons are available, and fit so much better, i would rather spend the money on them than the slp's.
However, since they are only 125, if you can make them work its a heck of a deal.
It is VERY well known the 1 3/4 slp headers will often contact the steering shaft requiring you to dent the tube or try to fudge the column over a little for clearance.
Spark plug clearance for straight plug heads is ok, not great. I have angle plug dart heads and even with short plugs i had to dent 2 tubes quite a bit and io still need sleaves for the wires or the boots will burn.
The flanges were so bad they would never seal. I had to remove them and grind the flanges flat before installing them for the 3rd time before they stopped blowing gaskets and leaking. The center flange had voids over 1/16 deep.
y pipe is decent, but its only 2.25.
They were the only 1 3/4 shorty header on the market, now that Dyno dons are available, and fit so much better, i would rather spend the money on them than the slp's.
However, since they are only 125, if you can make them work its a heck of a deal.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
your unbelievable.
For your information, they hit the steering shaft with stock mounts AND poly mounts. there is no reason that tube should have been anywhere near the steering shaft. There is tons of room, look at all the other headers out there, they dont have that problem.
I had these headers on 2 different engines, a stock iron headed one and the current aluminum headed one. both had the same issue.
if the headers hit the steering shaft, how else are you supposed to make clearance? dent the tube or move the column a bit. with your magic im sure it will correct itself, but in the real world that dosent work.
i bought the headers from SLP brand new.
never been in an accident, factory k member and engine placement
any more assumptions you care to make?
For your information, they hit the steering shaft with stock mounts AND poly mounts. there is no reason that tube should have been anywhere near the steering shaft. There is tons of room, look at all the other headers out there, they dont have that problem.
I had these headers on 2 different engines, a stock iron headed one and the current aluminum headed one. both had the same issue.
if the headers hit the steering shaft, how else are you supposed to make clearance? dent the tube or move the column a bit. with your magic im sure it will correct itself, but in the real world that dosent work.
i bought the headers from SLP brand new.
never been in an accident, factory k member and engine placement
any more assumptions you care to make?
Yes, its well known that if you've got worn out engine mounts the steering shaft is likely to contact the header, you also want to mention moving the column, since you "design and build" your own parts, are you so blind as to rule out tolerances from the manufacturer, when plenty of people install them without issue ?
If you bought a set used, and they werent flat, that could be due to many things, I highly doubt you bought a new set and had that issue.
Spark plug clearance varys with most headers.
Sounds like you have a bunch of complaints that didnt have to do with the headers as originally manufactured for the engine they were designed for.
If you bought a set used, and they werent flat, that could be due to many things, I highly doubt you bought a new set and had that issue.
Spark plug clearance varys with most headers.
Sounds like you have a bunch of complaints that didnt have to do with the headers as originally manufactured for the engine they were designed for.
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
your unbelievable.
For your information, they hit the steering shaft with stock mounts AND poly mounts. there is no reason that tube should have been anywhere near the steering shaft. There is tons of room, look at all the other headers out there, they dont have that problem.
I had these headers on 2 different engines, a stock iron headed one and the current aluminum headed one. both had the same issue.
if the headers hit the steering shaft, how else are you supposed to make clearance? dent the tube or move the column a bit. with your magic im sure it will correct itself, but in the real world that dosent work.
i bought the headers from SLP brand new.
never been in an accident, factory k member and engine placement
any more assumptions you care to make?
For your information, they hit the steering shaft with stock mounts AND poly mounts. there is no reason that tube should have been anywhere near the steering shaft. There is tons of room, look at all the other headers out there, they dont have that problem.
I had these headers on 2 different engines, a stock iron headed one and the current aluminum headed one. both had the same issue.
if the headers hit the steering shaft, how else are you supposed to make clearance? dent the tube or move the column a bit. with your magic im sure it will correct itself, but in the real world that dosent work.
i bought the headers from SLP brand new.
never been in an accident, factory k member and engine placement
any more assumptions you care to make?
Hah, leave it to the guy who cant comprehend, or acknowledge the fact that there have been numerous people that have installed them without any denting of the tube, to call logical questions "assumptions"
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
never said the hit every car, i actually said Use the search feature, find plenty of other people with the same issues. Seen plenty of these for sale with all kinds of dents too.
i not going to waste my time with you anymore. I offered my experience with these parts, let the OP make the decision.
im done
It is VERY well known the 1 3/4 slp headers will often contact the steering shaft
i not going to waste my time with you anymore. I offered my experience with these parts, let the OP make the decision.
im done
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
never said the hit every car, i actually said
Use the search feature, find plenty of other people with the same issues. Seen plenty of these for sale with all kinds of dents too.
i not going to waste my time with you anymore. I offered my experience with these parts, let the OP make the decision.
im done
Use the search feature, find plenty of other people with the same issues. Seen plenty of these for sale with all kinds of dents too.
i not going to waste my time with you anymore. I offered my experience with these parts, let the OP make the decision.
im done
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Yes it is ABSOULTELY TRUE that they hit the steering shaft.
Yeah mine hit my steering shaft too.
Took about 3 minutes to fix. Only took that long because it was a hot afternoon and I stopped to pop the top off a cold one about halfway through.
Take out the 3 bolts where this big plate thing on the column fastens to the firewall; a couple of seconds each elongating them about ¼" so that the base of the column could move over; put the screws back in; DONE. One of the easiest and most trivial parts of the installation, actually; took more effort than that just to re-route the plug wires. I certainly wouldn't put that in the class of "doesn't fit".
Yeah mine hit my steering shaft too.
Took about 3 minutes to fix. Only took that long because it was a hot afternoon and I stopped to pop the top off a cold one about halfway through.
Take out the 3 bolts where this big plate thing on the column fastens to the firewall; a couple of seconds each elongating them about ¼" so that the base of the column could move over; put the screws back in; DONE. One of the easiest and most trivial parts of the installation, actually; took more effort than that just to re-route the plug wires. I certainly wouldn't put that in the class of "doesn't fit".
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Hah. I just bought another set .
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Car: 1992 RS, 2000 Z28
Engine: LO3 with TPI Swap, LS1
Transmission: 700-R4, 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.42 with TruTrac LSD
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
there was another set available this week? Thanks kinda crazy, so far i'm happy i went through with it. Maybe i won't be in a few months when i'm ready to put them in.
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From: SALEM, NH
Car: '88 Formula, '95 Formula
Engine: LC9 , LT1
Transmission: TKX , 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.50 9" , 3.23 10bolt
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
You did buy the shorty headers, and not the tri-y, right?
-- Joe
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From: Springfield, IL
Car: '89 Formula WS6
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700r4/T56
Axle/Gears: BW 3.23
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Come to think of it I had to put one tiny little dimple to clear the column. As far as headers go, that's a great fit. People are too ****. That little ding cost me .0001hp!
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From: Brunswick, Ohio
Car: 1992 RS, 2000 Z28
Engine: LO3 with TPI Swap, LS1
Transmission: 700-R4, 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.42 with TruTrac LSD
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Yeah, got the 1-3/4's. They were a local sale here believe it or not, just came across a guy with a 92 Camaro for sale in his yard and I need a few parts for mine so I stopped in and he had a freakin inventory in his garage. No y-pipe, of course though.
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From: SALEM, NH
Car: '88 Formula, '95 Formula
Engine: LC9 , LT1
Transmission: TKX , 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.50 9" , 3.23 10bolt
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
On the set I just bought, I'm going to make the y-pipe snake around the transmission.
-- Joe
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Car: 1990 G92 IROC Z Miniram
Engine: 388cu 6.4 Liters
Transmission: G-Force T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Gears
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
your unbelievable.
For your information, they hit the steering shaft with stock mounts AND poly mounts. there is no reason that tube should have been anywhere near the steering shaft. There is tons of room, look at all the other headers out there, they dont have that problem.
I had these headers on 2 different engines, a stock iron headed one and the current aluminum headed one. both had the same issue.
if the headers hit the steering shaft, how else are you supposed to make clearance? dent the tube or move the column a bit. with your magic im sure it will correct itself, but in the real world that dosent work.
i bought the headers from SLP brand new.
never been in an accident, factory k member and engine placement
any more assumptions you care to make?
For your information, they hit the steering shaft with stock mounts AND poly mounts. there is no reason that tube should have been anywhere near the steering shaft. There is tons of room, look at all the other headers out there, they dont have that problem.
I had these headers on 2 different engines, a stock iron headed one and the current aluminum headed one. both had the same issue.
if the headers hit the steering shaft, how else are you supposed to make clearance? dent the tube or move the column a bit. with your magic im sure it will correct itself, but in the real world that dosent work.
i bought the headers from SLP brand new.
never been in an accident, factory k member and engine placement
any more assumptions you care to make?
You don't have to dent the headers for spark plug clearence either. Use shorter plugs. I have Trick Flow Heads with angle plugs and all plug boots have clearence. I do agree you may need to put protective covering on some of the plug wires.
The SLP y-pipe is small. Build your own like I did. I had my headers modified with a ball-n-socket 2 3/4in and had a custom two 2 3/4in y-pipe into 3in pipe with 2 3in cats.
They are still the best shorty headers out there. Dyno Dons are the only one that are better than SLP in shorties. His headers has a better overall fit and more up to date.
Oh by the way, use any gaskets that will never blow out like the copper gaskets, aluminum and the gaskets that has the replaceable inserts. Paper gaskets will blow out every time.
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Car: '82 z28
Engine: L83 5.7
Transmission: 700r4-1985
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
i have bought two sets of SLP shorties-found parts and materials to be top quality,but assembly quality fair to bad-set i bought ~1995 had fair assembly quality;fit decent(no mods to car or headers needed BTW)but had some sealing problems as flanges were not quite straight to heads.decided to try a 2nd set in 1998 thinking they would have fixed the assembly quality problems by then-3yrs later...Wrong-2nd set had such bad assembly quality they were unusable!-sent those back.Still have the first set and may tweak them into proper fit and reinstall one day as they are superior quality and flow to the headers i have on the car now
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From: Il
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
I bought my SLP headers back in 92 and they fit just fine. ( I have a few sets now) No denting this or that.
Like Sofa said, it depends a bit on how the steering colum was installed at the factory. That can pitch the shaft close to the headers.
My set had 0 problems other than when I put on my SSM subframe connectors, Ypipe hit until I modded it a bit..
Thru the years, I put my headers on with my stock heads, aluminum L98s, trick flows and 2 sets of AFRs. I also used the same gaskets that came with the headers on every set of the heads! Yes, I reused them over and over and I still have the gaskets 20yrs later. The proper gaskets will work and last a long time if used properly. (I use felpro (1405on stock stuff) now on all my builds)
Like Sofa said, it depends a bit on how the steering colum was installed at the factory. That can pitch the shaft close to the headers.
My set had 0 problems other than when I put on my SSM subframe connectors, Ypipe hit until I modded it a bit..
Thru the years, I put my headers on with my stock heads, aluminum L98s, trick flows and 2 sets of AFRs. I also used the same gaskets that came with the headers on every set of the heads! Yes, I reused them over and over and I still have the gaskets 20yrs later. The proper gaskets will work and last a long time if used properly. (I use felpro (1405on stock stuff) now on all my builds)
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From: SALEM, NH
Car: '88 Formula, '95 Formula
Engine: LC9 , LT1
Transmission: TKX , 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.50 9" , 3.23 10bolt
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
That's actually a pretty good idea. I'm running a y-pipe around the trans, and if I cut the ball off, and angled the cut I could weld the band so the angle sweeps back instead of down towards the pan.
These fit pretty good, but I've got to move my brake lines over a little and probably just push the column over a hair.
-- Joe
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From: Tampa, FL, USA
Car: 93 240SX
Engine: LQ9
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.54 R200 IRS
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Do they make stainless vband flanges?
That's actually a pretty good idea. I'm running a y-pipe around the trans, and if I cut the ball off, and angled the cut I could weld the band so the angle sweeps back instead of down towards the pan.
These fit pretty good, but I've got to move my brake lines over a little and probably just push the column over a hair.
-- Joe
That's actually a pretty good idea. I'm running a y-pipe around the trans, and if I cut the ball off, and angled the cut I could weld the band so the angle sweeps back instead of down towards the pan.
These fit pretty good, but I've got to move my brake lines over a little and probably just push the column over a hair.
-- Joe
They're available off the shelf for everything up to and including Ti and Inconel, I forget what the actual tube OD is off the SLP's, but it shouldnt be too hard to get a measurement and pick which ones to use.
If you want to change which way they're pointing, i'd cut the flange off, weld on a bend pointing it where you want, then the flange, rather than cheating it with an angled cut.
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From: SALEM, NH
Car: '88 Formula, '95 Formula
Engine: LC9 , LT1
Transmission: TKX , 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.50 9" , 3.23 10bolt
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
They're available off the shelf for everything up to and including Ti and Inconel, I forget what the actual tube OD is off the SLP's, but it shouldnt be too hard to get a measurement and pick which ones to use.
If you want to change which way they're pointing, i'd cut the flange off, weld on a bend pointing it where you want, then the flange, rather than cheating it with an angled cut.
If you want to change which way they're pointing, i'd cut the flange off, weld on a bend pointing it where you want, then the flange, rather than cheating it with an angled cut.
Their is enough room between the collector and the bottom of the oil pan (as low as I'd hang the pipe) to run a 2 1/2" pipe with a reasonable radius. I figured if I could get the flange on the header parallel with the ground it would just be a small 90* up.
Now, I could always just leave the socket flange on their, and just have two bends in the down pipe..
-- Joe
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From: West of Toronto
Car: 89 IROC
Engine: 305 TPI / ZZ4 cam
Transmission: Stage 2 700R4, LS1 driveshaft
Axle/Gears: Strange 3.42 w/ Auburn
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Just picked up a set with the Y pipe. Couldn't pass them up as they had never been used.
Gave them a few coats of high temp paint and will coat them next year when I have more money.
Gave them a few coats of high temp paint and will coat them next year when I have more money.
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From: Westminster, MD USA
Car: 91 Firebird 'vert, 91 Formula
Engine: 5.7, 5.0
Transmission: T56, T5
Axle/Gears: Auburn w/ 3.73's, 3.42
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Sofa, this is a great idea! Mine just touch with the header wrap so this should eliminate tearing up the wrap, vibs in the column, etc.
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Car: 1990 G92 IROC Z Miniram
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Re: SLP Shorty Headers
Vincent, are you currently running shorter plugs or longer plugs with covers? I have the same combo and wondering if I'd need shorter plugs or not.
Sofa, this is a great idea! Mine just touch with the header wrap so this should eliminate tearing up the wrap, vibs in the column, etc.
Sofa, this is a great idea! Mine just touch with the header wrap so this should eliminate tearing up the wrap, vibs in the column, etc.
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From: SALEM, NH
Car: '88 Formula, '95 Formula
Engine: LC9 , LT1
Transmission: TKX , 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.50 9" , 3.23 10bolt
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
I'm running autolite 3923 / 3924, and mallory 90* plug boots on my angle (l98 angle) AFR heads.
-- Joe
-- Joe
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From: Il
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
And of course you guys know both SLP headers use the same size primary tubes right?
I have both types and they have the same tubing coming off the heads.
Just a quick FYI.
I have both types and they have the same tubing coming off the heads.
Just a quick FYI.
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From: SALEM, NH
Car: '88 Formula, '95 Formula
Engine: LC9 , LT1
Transmission: TKX , 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.50 9" , 3.23 10bolt
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
I don't doubt that some headers left SLP the same size and advertised as something else, but I don't think they all did.
Which size do both your sets measure?
-- Joe
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From: Il
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
I have 2 sets. Tri-Ys from 91 and "1.3/4s" from 92-3ish.
Both measure the same on the primary tubing.
Its hard 2 find a good straight spot to measure because of how and were it was clamped to do the bending.
Mine both measure 1.6 to 1.62ish because of the clamping made them out of round a bit. At no place on my sets does the 1 3/4s measure 1.75.
I have measured many sets and have never found a 1.75 set. Not saying that they weren't made but I haven't seen them.
Both measure the same on the primary tubing.
Its hard 2 find a good straight spot to measure because of how and were it was clamped to do the bending.
Mine both measure 1.6 to 1.62ish because of the clamping made them out of round a bit. At no place on my sets does the 1 3/4s measure 1.75.
I have measured many sets and have never found a 1.75 set. Not saying that they weren't made but I haven't seen them.
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From: SALEM, NH
Car: '88 Formula, '95 Formula
Engine: LC9 , LT1
Transmission: TKX , 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.50 9" , 3.23 10bolt
Re: SLP Shorty Headers
I have 2 sets. Tri-Ys from 91 and "1.3/4s" from 92-3ish.
Both measure the same on the primary tubing.
Its hard 2 find a good straight spot to measure because of how and were it was clamped to do the bending.
Mine both measure 1.6 to 1.62ish because of the clamping made them out of round a bit. At no place on my sets does the 1 3/4s measure 1.75.
I have measured many sets and have never found a 1.75 set. Not saying that they weren't made but I haven't seen them.
Both measure the same on the primary tubing.
Its hard 2 find a good straight spot to measure because of how and were it was clamped to do the bending.
Mine both measure 1.6 to 1.62ish because of the clamping made them out of round a bit. At no place on my sets does the 1 3/4s measure 1.75.
I have measured many sets and have never found a 1.75 set. Not saying that they weren't made but I haven't seen them.
The Try-Y' I cannot speak about. I've never had a set and if I did I'd probably throw them away and not admit paying for them
-- Joe