Hooker comp header quality

I purchasesld these headers for a 318 build but the quality seems suspect at least. I wonder if they will seal (I have copper gaskets) or if I should try to reorder. In a few spots theres only about 1/16" of flange face between port and bolt holes, there is also a few spots of burnt out spots on the flange face from welding. They are hookers competition headers #5902. Around $250.00. Thanks for your input.


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Check the destructions real close. When I installed the Hookers on my '72, they neglected to add to the instructions that the drag link has to go through the driver side header. Have a ball joint splitter handy. :BangHead: