Headers

318willrun said
Post 96 - fitment and quality. I can tell you from personal experience of installing all sorts of cheapies, and then the Dougs. Here are the benefits of Dougs:

MUCH better fitment on driver's side

MUCH easier access on the #5 & 7 spark plugs

MUCH easier to route #5 & #7 plug wires.

More room to remove starter (I changed my starter on my car from start to finish in 20 minutes and didn't even have to loosen the header).

A lot more ground clearance as headers are above the centerlink

Thicker flanges for sure, meaning longer life and better header gasket sealing (not sure on the tube thickness)

I never had trouble with fitment on my driver side as I just lower the motor onto the header..
I've never had any trouble with my 5 or 7 plugs or wires...
I've had no trouble start changing my starter whatsoever. Although also I only changed it once since I've owned the car..
For some people one inch is a lot..lol...:poke:.. (a lot more ground clearance LOL)
just how long are you expecting these to live? The thicker flanges they make them heavier and lose a tenth at the track LOL..
I use remflex gaskets and never have had any leaks ever...