Check out my new Lightning Headers

[novaguy]

Just picked them up today from Lightning Mfg. in Lake Elsinore. I will be installing them soon. You guys recommend I get header studs/nuts or just use regular header bolts? Hope you like Them, cause I think they look bad ass....
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/351IM000001-med.JPG

[1slowboat]

looks awsome, i just used the alen head bolts that came with mine....hope you enjoy:D

[78Eliminator]

I like ARP studs. They look and work better. Plus, they are easier to install since you just hang the gasket on, then slip the header on.

[Doug H.]

How much did you pay for those bad boys ? :)

[novaguy]

How much did you pay for those bad boys ?
Sixteen fity plus tax...
Price has gone up now to $1790 though:frown:

[flat broke]

Nova Guy,
If you go the stud route, I can garantee that there will be 1 bolt on each side that won't work. As you face the motor, the hole towards the middle of the block on the far left tube (this description works either way) is a real bitch that you wouldn't be able to run a stud on. It's hard enough getting a bolt started. YOu have to start this bolt first and bring it down as you draw the header down, or the head of the bolt will bind on the tube. I don't see any way you can get a stud in there.
Good Headers, you'll like em, just remember to drain them after each use.
Chris

[manuel]

In the right hands they sound just like a french horn,http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/950DCP01269.JPG

[hack job]

they are great headers , i love mine.
the studs will not work use the bolts they give you. ;)

[MikeF]

Might want to use some flat washers too. The powder coating will probably crack and peel when you are turning the bolt/nut tight.

[78Eliminator]

Originally posted by manuel barje
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/950DCP01269.JPG [/B]
Is it just me, or does her mouth piece look like it belongs in a "water pipe"?

[HotRod Sprint]

I would recommend using "Stage 8" header bolts. They have a half moon washer and E clip that you put on after the bolt is tightend down. They don't EVER vibrate loose.
Rod

[Tinkerer]

I have a friend that sells them for a lot better price than that.
When you buy directly from Lightning you will pay full price.
I have found that the only gaskets to use are the MR GASKET grafite gaskets with the wire mesh. I even reuse mine and have never had one blow out. And I use the bolts that came with the headers.

[Jbb]

This pair of Lightenings is 6 years old!!!....
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/860DSCF0058-med.JPG

[monkey rage frank]

Dear NOVAGUY I think you should take those headers and shove them up your a-- . Hey settledown its just me ya chongo. So, are you stoked about the new Bullhead movement? I can't wait.. Watch out boys and girls MONKEY RAGE is town.

[novaguy]

What's up Chango fighter....Thanks all for the compliments and input re studs or bolts. I'll probably just go with the stage 8 bolts. JBB, your headers look great after 6 years. Didn't realize it when I picked them up, but I wanted to put an fittings on them instead of the rubber hose and hose clamps that they gave me. I called Jan today, but he is out of town for like 2 weeks. Does anyone know if he makes the the tubes with an fittings instaed of the stock setup? My boat will have all braided line/an fittings and the way this setup is, looks like shit imho.

[cat n around]

That is good looking set of headers I have a set of lightnings for bbc 2 years old in good shape for sale $900.00 if any one needs a set

[flat broke]

NovaGuy,
If you're talking about putting AN on the feed for the cooling manifold, just tap the inside of the pipe with the appropriate NPT size and install your AN fitting. Mine came pre-tapped, but we had to tap Hackers out ourselves. I just can't remember what size it was.
If you don't have the tap or a way to do it, let me know and if you're local to OC/LA I'd be glad to help ya out sometime next week.
Chris

[flat broke]

Originally posted by cat n around
That is good looking set of headers I have a set of lightnings for bbc 2 years old in good shape for sale $900.00 if any one needs a set
Get a hold of Victor off these boards, he might still be interested.
Chris

[novaguy]

Hey thanks Flat Broke for the offer. That is very generous.....These are what I am talking about.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3511-med.JPG http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3512-med.JPG

[flat broke]

AHHHH,
Don't think I can help ya there. Jan would have had to have welded different bungs onto the header to accept the AN. We could tap the manifold sides, but you'd be f'd at the header end of things unless you wanted to use the fake braided stuff.
I was talking about the feed line into that manifold. That can be tapped as the wall is thick enough to support it. Sorry if I got your hopes up.
Chris

[manuel]

JETBOAT BRIAN, you need this exhaust hose to finish off the look,
it's from www.tridentmarine.com and has twice the heat rating as the usual black stuff, it's real flexible and easy to work with and has a real glossy finish to it, I also went with the T-bar clamps, they had this hose in red and black also, I'd show my engine but after seeing that blue beauty mine would look ugly,
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/950DCP01574.JPG

[Jbb]

Thanks for the tip!!!