73 header question [Archive] - FSC

hom3gr0wn

11-11-2009, 12:14 PM

im planning on putting some headers on my truck in the next 2 weeks and I came across the ones i want but it says will not fit angle plug heads what does that mean?

Standard Header: Primary Tube Coll. Size 1.5x3 Inch; Without A.I.R. Tubes; May Require Clutch Linkage Modification; Modify Stock Exhaust To Retain Catalytic Converter; Not Legal For Street Use; Automatic Transmission; Manual Transmission; Installation Requires A/C Bracket Part Number 10042flt:; Will Not Fit Angle Plug Heads

96K2500

11-11-2009, 12:40 PM

Angle plug heads are a performance head. It refers to the angle the spark plug screws into the head. On standard heads, all 4 plugs screw in straight. On angle plug, \ / \ /.

hom3gr0wn

11-11-2009, 02:15 PM

ahh ok thought so but wanted to make sure what do you guys think about these headers?

http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=FLT&MfrPartNumber=11500FLT&PartType=1359&PTSet=A

FastBlak

11-11-2009, 02:54 PM

They look ok to me, and a great price

hom3gr0wn

11-11-2009, 03:22 PM

im also planning on replacing the timing set should i keep it a 8degrees btdc or change it to 10 with the new headers?