[DeTomaso] Wilkinson Headers

MikeLDrew at aol.com MikeLDrew at aol.com
Thu Mar 1 13:08:44 EST 2012


In a message dated 3/1/12 7 08 46, mbefthomas at comcast.net writes:


> I just received a set of Steve Wilkinson's new stainless GTS headers and
> pipes.  Beautiful pieces, but I've a question.  The header flange on one
> side has a rather significant concave bow, I assume warping from the 
> welding
> process.  It's about 1/4" such that the ends will touch the head, the 
> center
> is bowed out.  Opinions?  Will this be something that will correct itself
> when I bolt them up, or is this too much distortion to try to deal with.
> I'm concerned the stresses of straightening the flange may compromise the
> welds in the header.
> 
> I'm going to call Steve and talk to him as well, but thought I'd toss it 
> out
> to the forum for thoughts.
> 

It's clearly a goof and not one that Steve would accept.   The header 
flange has to be completely flat.   If it's not, get it sorted out.   I'm sure 
he'll make it right.

Mike


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