Headers and header bolts and wrenches

[boat737]

While trying to pre fit the headers, it seems as if there is even less room between the bolt heads and the header pipes than I realized. I thought I was pretty well equipped with tools, but so far end wrenches, sockets, flair-nut crows foot, torque extender/adapter all do not fit on most of the bolts. A couple I can get a wrench or socket on, but that's it. And this is supposedly the EASY side. (Haven't even looked at the DS header yet.)

My next idea is to grind down a wrench or torque adapter to try and get one to fit, but before I ruin a $40 or $50 tool (I use SnapOn), that may not work, I'm coming to the experts for advise. Is there a special socket or wrench that I'm not aware of that is made for this problem? For those with these interference problems, do you have any special bolts that work? I see that the Stage 8 bolts are 6 point, which would allow an end wrench or crows foot to maybe work. Any and all help appreciated. I was supposed to have first start last month, but this is the last issue before start and now holding that up.

Thanks all.