Which headers are these

[GTS Dean]

SVS built some really high quality hardware. They advertised their stepped diameter headers as being 100% purge welded in a nitrogen atmosphere. As has been mentioned before, they were widely known to burn wires and melt blower plenums. Heat shielding is not an area to skimp with these things!

[Dajerseyviper]

SVS built some really high quality hardware. They advertised their stepped diameter headers as being 100% purge welded in a nitrogen atmosphere. As has been mentioned before, they were widely known to burn wires and melt blower plenums. Heat shielding is not an area to skimp with these things!

I ordered titanium header wrap and the stick on heat shielding.

[Dajerseyviper]

Some install progress pictures. I wrapped all the pipes in Titanium heat wrap to cut down on some underhood temps. i also had a nice SS V-band welded on to the end for ease in removing the exhaust if I ever have to.

[Camfab]

As an additional FYI, its always best to replace the old OEM header gasket with a new one, and swap out the OEM header flange bolts with new reduced diameter ARP stainless bolts. If you don't, you'll likely notice that the bolt heads are too large in OD and will not seat properly against the flanges. It's a few more bucks but worth the effort.
GTS Dean your spot on regarding the headers, except they were likely welded in a Helium or Argon atmosphere as Nitrogen is the enemy....

[GTS Dean]

Thanks for the correction. The wrong word just flew off my fingertips.

[Dajerseyviper]

https://youtu.be/JWYjzYo5REY

[Camfab]

Job well done. Keep an eye on your plug wires and surrounding area for any potential meltdowns. How does it feel? I never had headers on the stock long block, so I have no reference.

[Dajerseyviper]

Job well done. Keep an eye on your plug wires and surrounding area for any potential meltdowns. How does it feel? I never had headers on the stock long block, so I have no reference.

I ordered 10 plug boots to protect them. I didnt drive it yet, just pulled it out to let the exhaust wrap heat up and burn the smoke off. Want to change the oil first and put the side rockers back on after wrapping the rest of the headers.