[64speed]

What about my plan of heating them up and massaging them? Think that would work? I am not a gambling man but at 168 bucks it’s worth a try over 800 Doug’s. I know you get what you pay for but even a blind squirrel gets a nut sometimes

[HWYSTR455]

Originally Posted by 64speed

What about my plan of heating them up and massaging them? Think that would work? I am not a gambling man but at 168 bucks it’s worth a try over 800 Doug’s. I know you get what you pay for but even a blind squirrel gets a nut sometimes

You can try it, you don't have much to lose. You won't be able to send them back, but since you will most likely go over the 90 days return policy, it kind of doesn't matter.

Post your experience so others have a reference.

I'm not blindly knocking these things guys, and am only posting my personal experience. If you take a shot at them, please, post your experience so others can benefit without having to make a purchase without input.

Like I said too, look at the feedback of the sellers, you will see many have issues with them. And not just on Pontiacs.

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[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by 64speed

What about my plan of heating them up and massaging them? Think that would work? I am not a gambling man but at 168 bucks it’s worth a try over 800 Doug’s. I know you get what you pay for but even a blind squirrel gets a nut sometimes

That's how I tweak headers and exhaust systems here. On pipes I usually rig up a ratchet strap while on the lift, sometimes with a combination of a pole jack, move to the desired position and then gently heat the pipe with a torch to relax the tension.

The only draw back to this is if you have a coating. Stainless will discolor, etc....

I haven't had the best experience with Dougs when I put a set on our 69 Z/28. You would think the most common car in the world with the most common engine in the world, they should have the header design down pat. Unfortunately they do not clear the back drive linkage at all. I had to completely tweak the #7 header tube. What kills me is that there is plenty of room down there for Dougs to redesign that pipe and clear the back drive rod no problem. For $700 I expected better. I likely won't buy another set of Dougs. I'd rather take my chances on a cheaper set and just tweak from there. I mean I'm spending $700 on headers and tweaking those anyway