I apologize in advance if this needs to be in the Modified Engine section. I am hoping some members can shed some history on the Tiger headers I picked up last year on CL. These appear to never have been installed and are without any markings from bolting to the heads nor any dings or dents. This design looks like a “Lakes” style exhaust with a traditional 3 Bolt triangle flanged collector as well as an additional non flanged collector that angles near the collector (Smallish 1 1/2” diameter) that is in alignment with the factory exh routing. Obviously these 3 bolt collectors would be “Uncapped” for an event or race?
My concerns are what other members may have used for a leak resistant coupling with these models if anyone is familiar with these? The slip fit pipes seem to have minor exh leaks unless you use an exh clamp which crushes them slightly and near impossible to remove when disassembled. The stainless band style clamps work okay, but have leaked with my current OEM cast iron manifolds configuration. I can weld on a ball cone style flange similar to a fox body header as well. I just need to figure this out prior to having the headers coated. Or, just sell them and buy some more modern CAT SS headers if in stock?
I will post some pics tomorrow when I am back at my buddies shop where the Tiger is. We recently jumped off the deep end and disassembled the car for a repaint in the original “86” green color. Thanks for any guidance and I hope everyone has a great week going forward...
My concerns are what other members may have used for a leak resistant coupling with these models if anyone is familiar with these? The slip fit pipes seem to have minor exh leaks unless you use an exh clamp which crushes them slightly and near impossible to remove when disassembled. The stainless band style clamps work okay, but have leaked with my current OEM cast iron manifolds configuration. I can weld on a ball cone style flange similar to a fox body header as well. I just need to figure this out prior to having the headers coated. Or, just sell them and buy some more modern CAT SS headers if in stock?
I will post some pics tomorrow when I am back at my buddies shop where the Tiger is. We recently jumped off the deep end and disassembled the car for a repaint in the original “86” green color. Thanks for any guidance and I hope everyone has a great week going forward...
