Belanger header pickle removal help

[FSAconcepts]

Man I really didnt think this was going to be an issue taking these out but they are in there. I headed them up with my torch trying to bend them back and forth to snap it at the base but no luck. I would put it on my mill but I don't think I have a tool to get to the base down there. How have others done this. thanks in advance!

 

[GTS Dean]

If you can get vise-grips or channel-locks around them, I would think they would snap loose at ambient easier than heated. Maybe a pipe, or socket on a 1/2" extension that matches the pickle OD would provide better leverage.

 

[CDNViking]

What is your reason for removing them??

 

[FSAconcepts]

What is your reason for removing them??

well after talking to Lou Belanger yesterday I've decided to leave them in. I thought bc I was going to supercharger my viper they needed to come off but he tells me that is a common misconception, and they actually flow worse. After he explained it to me it made alot of sense.