Long tube header install secrets

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Long tube header install secrets

August 06, 2006, 08:38:33 AM

I want to install long tube headers from summit (I believe there the same as flowtech). I was wondering how you guys dropped them in from the top or from the bottom. And any secret moves or get anything out of the way first. Then I have a BBK X-pipe non-cat longtube specific. That should bolt right up.
Thank you in advance I’m sure your advice will probably save me time.

Long tube header install secrets

Reply #1 – August 06, 2006, 08:48:35 AM

I dropped mine in from the top. I had to raise the engine to get them in there though. I think I also had to remove the steering shaft too.

Long tube header install secrets

Reply #2 – August 06, 2006, 12:41:44 PM

I heard the Flowtech longtubes are ...

Long tube header install secrets

Reply #3 – August 06, 2006, 12:59:53 PM

flowtech stuff in general is "" but they get the job done....

Question?

Reply #4 – August 06, 2006, 07:10:50 PM

Will long tube fit with an AOD trans? I heard the tranny linkage hits. Column shift, '83 T-Bird? Thanks, Fred

Long tube header install secrets

Reply #5 – August 06, 2006, 08:30:08 PM

There not Flowtech there summits headers but we all no summit don’t make headers. Now as for being a bad header if I new how to put a pic on this site id show you there actually really nice. I was told by a few people that holly makes the headers, there all the same, Flowtech being the cheaper ones and company’s like hooker being more expressive yes hooker supposable there the same. But I don’t now this for a fact.

Anyway back to the point I’m just looking for advice on how to install them. I’m sure there guys her that did this and I have a floor shifter so trany linkage should not be a problem, I hope.

And Ether947 thank you sound like your probably right on.

Long tube header install secrets

Reply #6 – August 06, 2006, 08:54:02 PM

Flowtech is a brand of Holley and the Summit headers are re-labeled Flowtech pieces. Everybody has their opinions about products dood, just buy what you want. I have bought a couple of Flowtech parts and I was pleased with them.

But I suppose I should add that my trans was not an AOD. It was a 164T C4.

Long tube header install secrets

Reply #7 – August 08, 2006, 12:03:52 AM

I’m reading some stang pages and a lot of them are saying to change the starter while I’m there because the header will be in the way if I have to change it in the future. They also recommend putting in a mini starter I guess to keep it away from the heat of the headers and if it has to be changed it will be easier w/out removing the header.
Anyone know where to buy a mini starter I’m assuming you cant order it at the local parts store.

Long tube header install secrets

Reply #8 – August 08, 2006, 12:37:48 PM

summit longtube pic. only problem is they are not one peice like the hooker headers and others. but the slip tube would make an install ez. but pr0ne to a leaking sounding exhaust will be my guess.

innes go to summit.com you can read/print out the directions to install the headers.