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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Petejoe, Feb 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM.

  1. Petejoe
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  2. tubman
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    I bought a set of headers like that for cheap several years ago. The headers were fine, but for some reason the hardware that came with them was metric. New header bolts and I was fine.
     
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  3. Mr cheater
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    I bought the same set. They fit fine welds didn’t really look like they were done by an eight year old.had to dent them to clear the steering box a bit. I didn’t like the metric header bolts or the fact that they didn’t include the bolts for the front exhaust port. But in a pinch they seem to fit my needs att.ajZG5PC6aioNCyqTB1ENTicVwgkvh3QY0mt8NI38ZOo.jpeg
     
  4. Petejoe
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    I’ll report any issues after I receive them.
    I’m willing to overlook a few things for a price savings like that.
     
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  5. Ziggster
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    Just checked and item is sold out. lol!
     
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  6. hotcoupe
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    Purchased a pair last night (Sun.), there were only six pair left.
    Tom
     
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  7. lostn51
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    My daughter bought some stuff from Temu and her bank account was cleaned out, ain’t know way in hell would you get me to buy from them.
     
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  8. Petejoe
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    That’s why I suggested using PayPal. I’ve learned to never ***ociate a debit or bank account number with anything bought on line. Even from the hamb
     
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  9. lostn51
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    Another thing is that I’m not purposely sending my money to China I’ll wait until Summit or Speedway has them and give them the money that they gave China:D:D:D
     
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  10. dmar836
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    She bought using her bank account? Yeah, never do that. Always use an intermediate form of payment.
     
  11. dmar836
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    LOL. You think Summit or Speedway sells only US made stuff? I'll tell you what. I bought two so when they get here to my Midwest door, you can buy a set from me at a slight markup and then you will have given money to the US.
    Deal?
     
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  12. NealinCA
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    I bought the same headers off Ebay for $79.99 I think. Used them on an engine run stand along with some $20 mufflers. Worked great for what I needed.

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  13. Rehpotsirhcj
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    I did the same. Good for what they are.
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  14. tubman
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    Doesn't this sound a little familiar? Several years ago, Holley's distributor, I think it was, had a m*** clearance of a lot of parts, including headers. That time, I scored two sets of polished SS headers for a flathead (center dump and conventional) and a set of polished headers for an early hemi, all for less than $100 a set.

    I am now stocked up on headers so I don't mind missing this one. Like you guys, the center dumps are on the engine in my test stand, No mufflers, but they do have extension pipes with bungs for O2 sensors.
     
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  15. Jeff34
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    I bought the cheap Speedway headers a couple of years back. I think they were about 70 bux. The holes on the main tube did not match the runners. The holes in the main tube were smaller than the runners (restriction?). I used them for mockup, but bought some Red's headers later, which were MUCH better.
     
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