What is "Stipped?
In the picture the that's the sub flange between the head and the header, cylinder 4,6. You see the header bolts into the flange, not the cylinder head anymore, like what is common correct? Why use a subflange? I don't know why this person didn't just get pipes to connect up to the head? I figure if you strip a bolt, you can replace the flange and not the head like in my case.
Subflange? Make it, local machinest shop should be able to handle this easy.
I could have a shop make them, but why can't I find these anywhere online. I've spent countess hours, Hedman, Husler, Drag, Pro Street, Hooker sites....grrrr, doesn't anything come with a demarkation anymore?
Often standard header are easy and cheaply available while W-2 headers are often expensive race parts not to mention they often required 1 or more tubes over the frame or cut fenderwells.
Well these headers had to be hammered to fit inside the wells, but if the sub flange was removed than they would have the necessary clearance.
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And how can I ever find the correct gasket to match the header bolt pattern?
You mean a W-2 gasket? MoPar has them, I have a set as well, they come in the MoPar gasket kit along with a verity of other gaskets you won't use.
My problem is the bolt patter on the W-2 is different than the subflange, so when you bolt on the flange the pattern changed. I can't just order a w-2 gasket anymore. This header bolts on with a 7 bolt pattern, where a w-2 has a standard of 6 correct?
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This thing has more exhaust leaks then boss hog.
You mean that fat ol Boss from the Dukes of Hazzard or a Chevy engine on a bike? LOL :snakeman:
I meant the Hazzard county lot--->Sorry for all the stupid questions, but this is a hobby I'm trying to get into. If you want to feel stupid I can't talk about computers components, then you'll know how I feel about asking these questions in forums.... have pity. Thank you. AutoShop in Highschool was a long way off.
