[UPDATE] Header Install Part 2
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[UPDATE] Header Install Part 2
Well Today was pretty much a wash out :( As soon as I get the car all jacked up it starts to rain... I beat the front Y-pipe off then called it a day, since I didn't feel like staying out in the rain.
So for my update, I'm posting more pics :D
Here's the Headers:
Here's the mufflers:
My temp exhaust pipes:
This is an X-pipe I have, not sure if the shop will be able to use it or not:
My Percy's gaskets and some bolts:
The finishing touch, new plugs/wires and wire loom that I hope will work:
You're probably wondering why i'm going to fab up a temp exhaust... Well it's cause my exhaust shop is an hour long drive. That's just a little to far for open headers. :D Also it'll allow me to set the carb/timing, to work better with the new headers so I can actually make the trip to the shop.
They're going to run pipes off the collectors into an X-pipe, then out into duals. All 2.5" pipe.
Now I just need a day or 2 of sun and dry weather, so I can freaking finish !!! :cuss
:seeya
So for my update, I'm posting more pics :D
Here's the Headers:
Here's the mufflers:
My temp exhaust pipes:
This is an X-pipe I have, not sure if the shop will be able to use it or not:
My Percy's gaskets and some bolts:
The finishing touch, new plugs/wires and wire loom that I hope will work:
You're probably wondering why i'm going to fab up a temp exhaust... Well it's cause my exhaust shop is an hour long drive. That's just a little to far for open headers. :D Also it'll allow me to set the carb/timing, to work better with the new headers so I can actually make the trip to the shop.
They're going to run pipes off the collectors into an X-pipe, then out into duals. All 2.5" pipe.
Now I just need a day or 2 of sun and dry weather, so I can freaking finish !!! :cuss
:seeya
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (Metal_Wulf)
Looks like ya went on a spending spree! :thumbs:
Hopefully the rain lets up this weekend and you can make some progress... or of course... finish.
Hopefully the rain lets up this weekend and you can make some progress... or of course... finish.
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (Metal_Wulf)
Looks great. Personally I would just run open headers, but then again I run open headers on the streets all the time :D .
Are you shooting for the next nice day to finish up the work? Keep us posted.
Are you shooting for the next nice day to finish up the work? Keep us posted.
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (bence13_33)
Are you shooting for the next nice day to finish up the work? Keep us posted.
I'm really anxious to get it done and off to the exhaust shop :steering:
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (bence13_33)
Looks great. Personally I would just run open headers, but then again I run open headers on the streets all the time :D .
Are you shooting for the next nice day to finish up the work? Keep us posted.
Are you shooting for the next nice day to finish up the work? Keep us posted.
If you're concerned, just use ear plugs... That's what I did when I had to drive down to the exhaust shop about a mile away from my place.
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If you're concerned, just use ear plugs... That's what I did when I had to drive down to the exhaust shop about a mile away from my place.
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (Metal_Wulf)
From my experience with Chuck's unbaffled L-88, if you keep it under 2000 rpm, you'll be cool. :)
So go there at about 35-40 mph. If anyone tries to yell at you for driving slowly, rev on them. :smash:
-Steve
So go there at about 35-40 mph. If anyone tries to yell at you for driving slowly, rev on them. :smash:
-Steve
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (Metal_Wulf)
Nice tubes Metal_Wulf. :cool: What make are they? I like that X-pipe and hoping you post pix of finished exhaust. :yesnod: How much and from who? I have an H-piping set and not sure how to place it - may whant that X-pipe too. Share the same plan for temp. plumbing until driven to the muffler shop.
Have you seen the new high flow (flow through) mufflers from Corvette Central? Sounds like there made to compete with DynoMax but no flow numbers. They make alot of the C3 exhaust systems - running system on mine.
Have you seen the new high flow (flow through) mufflers from Corvette Central? Sounds like there made to compete with DynoMax but no flow numbers. They make alot of the C3 exhaust systems - running system on mine.
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (cardo0)
Nice tubes Metal_Wulf. :cool: What make are they? I like that X-pipe and hoping you post pix of finished exhaust. :yesnod: How much and from who? I have an H-piping set and not sure how to place it - may whant that X-pipe too. Share the same plan for temp. plumbing until driven to the muffler shop.
Have you seen the new high flow (flow through) mufflers from Corvette Central? Sounds like there made to compete with DynoMax but no flow numbers. They make alot of the C3 exhaust systems - running system on mine.
Have you seen the new high flow (flow through) mufflers from Corvette Central? Sounds like there made to compete with DynoMax but no flow numbers. They make alot of the C3 exhaust systems - running system on mine.
The headers/mufflers/gaskets were all ordered from Jeg's.
I'll be posting more updates, and finally a finished, and there will be more pics with each one :D
I haven't seen those new mufflers. Depending on how I like the sound from my super turbos, I might be muffler shopping in the near future.
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (Metal_Wulf)
Great minds think alike. I also bought Accel wires (yellow) for over the valve covers and also bought wire looms similar to yours (although cheaper with no chevy emblem). If you get stuck by rain, I may beat you, even though I got a later start. Depends on if I feel I need to do some real work tomorrow or not, though.
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (Metal_Wulf)
So what are your plans for tackling the NJ emissions testing? I'm assuming you won't have cats on that :cool: setup.
I'll be heading over to an inspection station soon enough and I'm worried about my stock system not passing. :( Unless we're exempt from emission b/c of vehicle age . . . I'm not familiar with the regulations on older cars here.
Goodluck!! :cheers:
Matt
I'll be heading over to an inspection station soon enough and I'm worried about my stock system not passing. :( Unless we're exempt from emission b/c of vehicle age . . . I'm not familiar with the regulations on older cars here.
Goodluck!! :cheers:
Matt
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (80Xflags)
So what are your plans for tackling the NJ emissions testing? I'm assuming you won't have cats on that :cool: setup.
I'll be heading over to an inspection station soon enough and I'm worried about my stock system not passing. :( Unless we're exempt from emission b/c of vehicle age . . . I'm not familiar with the regulations on older cars here.
Goodluck!! :cheers:
Matt
I'll be heading over to an inspection station soon enough and I'm worried about my stock system not passing. :( Unless we're exempt from emission b/c of vehicle age . . . I'm not familiar with the regulations on older cars here.
Goodluck!! :cheers:
Matt
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (Metal_Wulf)
Well, my g/f just called, she's off work, so I'm done working on the vette for tonight. Passenger side header is on, but not tightened down yet. I'll tackle the Z-bar and driver's side tomorrow.
Unfortunately, it appears that my fuel pump may be leaking, I'm not positive though, it could just be a hose. While I was cleaning off the block due to valve cover gasket leaks, I also wiped down the fuel pump and can smell gas on the rag. However, I can't tell where it would be leaking from and can't find any holes in the two rubber hoses. That WILL be fixed before driving the vette again, even if I have to cancel the exhaust shop and set up a different date. I'm not going to deal with a fire.
Unfortunately, it appears that my fuel pump may be leaking, I'm not positive though, it could just be a hose. While I was cleaning off the block due to valve cover gasket leaks, I also wiped down the fuel pump and can smell gas on the rag. However, I can't tell where it would be leaking from and can't find any holes in the two rubber hoses. That WILL be fixed before driving the vette again, even if I have to cancel the exhaust shop and set up a different date. I'm not going to deal with a fire.
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (Metal_Wulf)
The passenger side was real easy. Had to cut a small groove out of the gasket for a sensor in the head, but that was it. I don't have the Percy's gaskets so I don't know how they'll fit. Just hold the gasket up to the head and make sure all the bolt holes line up before trying to lift the header up. I was able to put the header up there, rest it on some part of the engine (not sure exactly where) then slide out from underneath and bolt everything in from the top. On the driver's side, I'll have to remove the clutch Z-bar to get the header up into the engine compartment.
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (Metal_Wulf)
Driver's side is in. It took a bit more wrestling than the passenger side because of everything that's in the way. I see from your sig that you have an auto tranny, but for anyone else reading this, see my thread about easy way to reinstall Z-bar if you have a manual transmission. Here is the link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=558419
Hope you're getting back to your project.
[Modified by Captain Morgan, 5:27 PM 5/10/2003]
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=558419
Hope you're getting back to your project.
[Modified by Captain Morgan, 5:27 PM 5/10/2003]
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (Metal_Wulf)
Am just now looking in the Summit book at headers. I am anxious to see and read your results. Am also looking into utilizing a set of roller rocker arms but I'm not yet satisfied I've heard enough responses to make the decision either way. Any comments or does anyone know of a forum thread where I can get more info on this? :flag :thumbs
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Re: [UPDATE] Header Install Part 2 (jetvette)
Am just now looking in the Summit book at headers. I am anxious to see and read your results. Am also looking into utilizing a set of roller rocker arms but I'm not yet satisfied I've heard enough responses to make the decision either way. Any comments or does anyone know of a forum thread where I can get more info on this? :flag :thumbs