stock exhaust manifold vs. header

[Dave Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>]

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>had  a  hell  of  a  time  getting  the  header 
off would  a  stock  exhaust  manifold be  an  easier fit?<

They usually are, if for no other reason than access to the atachment
bolts.  The headers I've delt with were rather poorly designed and made in
this respect.

Dave