Installed SS headers

[JMo60]

Well i finaly got my headers installed. I used the flange, i did not have to cut it off, and i still have reasonable clearence. The only major issue i came across was getting a trans dip tube to fit around the headers. I had to bend my stock one up real bad to make it kinda fit. The car deffinately runs stronger in the mid to high range. I did have to modify my heat shields with a ginder, but things fit decently for the most part.

BTW manitcor, what did you do for a dipstick?

[sharkey]

i would have a look around the junkyard for other cars with the 4t60e and see if you can find a dipstick and tube that will work better for you. every motor uses a different tube, so im guessing you will be able to find something that will work.

[onefastV6]

Maybe something like this would work for you?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lokar-flexible-dipstick-and-tube-chevy-TH400-TH350_W0QQitemZ120030923778QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33727QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[ihatemygrandamg]

Man I wish I had the money. Post up some pics!

[JMo60]

does anyone know if the end of one of those flex dipsticks for a 350-400 trans would fit in the 4t60-e?

[sharkey]

well, i know that all gm transmissions use the same filler tube boot, so id venture to say that, yes, a 360 flexible dipstick should work just fine.

[JMo60]

thanks for the input, its appreciated, thanks guys

[Manitcor]

congrats, lucky you on the flange, I guess thats just some of those slight differences between the bodies, there was simply not enough clearance on my '95 MC.

I had less trouble with the dipstick than you did, I didnt have to bend it really at all though it did tend to rest on the header. Perhaps a monte dipstick is the awnser?

If you havent done it already, get larger injectors and a PCM tune to match your new flow requirments, your topend will really open up alot and youll be abble to take full advantage of the headers.

Enjoy.