What headers fit the Eldebrock RPM heads??

[Myasylum]

I have Hooker headers, but I can't get the spark plug socket to fit in the #7 cylinder. I've been beating on the thing without much luck. The sad part is there is already a factory dimple there, just isn't deep enough and extra hard to create a bigger dimple when a crease is already there.
I know TTI headers are supposed to fit nice, but I'd rather not spend $1000.00.
Any ideas please?

I'm gong to try beating the dimple in these Hookers again tomorrow, but then I'm done.

Thanks!

 

[GTX JOHN]

Jack Davis when he was top guy at Hooker told me you could dimple the
header 1/3 of the way and not lose anything!

 

[66Satellite47]

I have Hooker headers, but I can't get the spark plug socket to fit in the #7 cylinder. I've been beating on the thing without much luck. The sad part is there is already a factory dimple there, just isn't deep enough and extra hard to create a bigger dimple when a crease is already there.
I know TTI headers are supposed to fit nice, but I'd rather not spend $1000.00.
Any ideas please?

I'm gong to try beating the dimple in these Hookers again tomorrow, but then I'm done.

Thanks!

My TTI's fit great. But I understand your desire to conserve cash. You need to use heat to get the dimple bigger. If you don't have Oxy/Acc torches, get a MAP propane torch at the hardware store. Then heat the dimple up, use a big piece of round steel rod & long nose vice grips to squeeze a bigger dent.

 

[Curiousyellow71]

You don't necessarily need to get a socket on it. Sometimes a boxed end wrench will fit better and will not require the room of a socket.

 

[topside]

^^^ Yup, sometimes a box-end wrench - especially a 12-point - works, or a short open socket with a hex you can use a wrench on.
Over the decades, I've amassed several tools for that task.

 

[Myasylum]

Or just take the headers off everytime I need to change a spark plug.
I've tried squishing in a vice, the opposite side dented! (Of course). Idk? These are getting pretty beat up. I'll try once more later today.
I can't get a wrench on there either. I've tried. Doesn't help either is the furthest cylinder away.

 

[4speed68rt]

A long pry bar makes a good dent on one side only. Usually more for clearance of the spark plug boot than the socket. Most of the plugs only come out with a box end wrench. Just my experience. Be patient and good luck or you will have some broken plugs.

 

[Myasylum]

I also read you can use shorty Accel 414S spark plugs as well. I guess they can run hot, but for 1 cylinder I may not be so concerned.
Also I read Summit headers work, and Hooker Super Comps after a cirtain year work... but that's what I have. I can tell you they don't work! Unless they are that old, idk? Came with the car.

 

[Daves69]

Maybe something like my cut-out header bolt wrench on a 13/16" box?...........

Or shorten up a thin wall 13/16" 12 point socket just to break it loose? A short plug socket W/O the rubber insert?

 

[4speed68rt]

You just gotta figure out what works for each car, I guess!!

 

[Myasylum]

I found one of my dad's wrenchs from like 1800's. I looked thin, so I tried it and it works!!

 

[beanhead]

I ran Hooker Comps with Edelbrock heads on a 440, and they definitely took some 'persuading' but they fit. Driver side tube also needed clearancing at the torsion bar area. After switching to TTIs, all I can say is...save your pennies and get a pair. The difference in underhood temps is astounding and changing all 8 plugs takes me around 20 minutes with no objectionable language needed...

 

[3sloppydogs]

I use Dougs headers and plugs go in easily. On some of the plugs i have to put a wrench on the hex on top of the socket
Now on my sons pos chebby 3rd gen camaro I have to use a custom socket I made. It has part of the side cut out
I'll post a pic in a minute, got to grab a beer first. Its Friday

 

[3sloppydogs]

here is a pic of the custom socket on the right. I made it shorter and cut a slot to slide over the plug. It works great

 

[beanhead]

I use Dougs headers and plugs go in easily. On some of the plugs i have to put a wrench on the hex on top of the socket
Now on my sons pos chebby 3rd gen camaro I have to use a custom socket I made. It has part of the side cut out
I'll post a pic in a minute, got to grab a beer first. Its Friday

 

[3sloppydogs]

 

[Mike67]

My Doug's are fine , no issues with plugs, need studs to mount though.

 

[moparedtn]

Cheap-assed Hedmans work also - as long as they've been "massaged" with a sledgehammer to clear
the starter area.