Headers

[87Dodgeman]

I am toying with the idea of getting some of the Doug Thorley headers from Summit. They're a nice tri-y design that look very well made and should fit nicely without the clutter of most other brand's designs.

Question: my '87 318 has the smog heads, will the header flange cover the small holes under the ports for air injection (I don't run a smog pump), or will I be left with an exhaust leak(s). If they don't cover the holes is their another solution? If not practical then I'll just stick with the manifolds as they're trouble free.

Thanks

[Speed Dragon]

I don't think those cover those holes, most headers don't. You can tap them and install small set screws w/ Loctite to plug them.

[stewart19777]

my headers on my 360 dont cover those holes i welded them shut. I tap a set i had in my old dart. either way workes well

[1baddak]

I know it sounds cheap but a friend of mine filled his with JB weld. its still going strong about 5 yrs later. :)

[Speed Dragon]

Dude I've heard of people fixing corroded cyl heads w/ JB Weld lol. We were thinking of trying it on one of my buddy's old 2.2 head :)

[~77~]

I have seen guys fixed engine blocks with JB weld.

[buck99]

Amazing stuff !
Friend of mine repaired an intake manifold on a 750 hp 427 that he raced in super gas. Still on there. :)