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Old 09-23-2014 | 08:52 PM
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Anyone have detailed pics of these installed. Scared they might not work, but got a great deal on them.anyone have advice or install secrets, HELP,,,,,,
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Old 10-13-2014 | 08:55 PM
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These KE, now known as Diamond Lighting headers.(manifolds)



I currently have the new Diamond Performance ones in silver. Diamond did a good job cleaning up the look with redoing the molds.

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Old 10-13-2014 | 09:23 PM
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remove spark plugs. install two temporary 3/8 studs(cut the head off a 3' bolt). slip on gasket, slip on manifold,( it will not slip off studs once pushed up to head). install bolts. Remove studs. install bolts. install plugs and wires.

enjoy the compliments of having a different, cool sounding boat.
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Old 10-13-2014 | 10:26 PM
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What material are they made with
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Old 10-14-2014 | 01:55 AM
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I think he is probably talking about regular Lightning tubular headers.
Your'e going to need the right length header bolts or studs.
Use a gasket like this for ease of install http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sc...make/chevrolet
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Old 10-14-2014 | 06:26 PM
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Lightning tubular headers dont run them in the salt
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Old 12-02-2014 | 07:10 AM
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Hey Griff, do you know for sure I will need longer studs on a 502 EFI? If so, what is the part number. And thanks for the heads up on the gaskets. They are ordered and have been delivered.
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Did you get the headers installed?
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Do the KE style perform better than the Stainless Marine?
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Old 01-21-2015 | 08:06 PM
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from what I have read and heard there isn't much that out performs these KE style manifolds
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