ebay Header Install
Drifting
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From: st.louis mo.
Originally Posted by cruisemon
The headers are all 304 SS and not coated. At least one set has been on for six or more months now. Wonder if anyone who is running them could comment on O2 sensor service problems due to condensation or excess heat. Any input on the quality of the welds? I think there was someone on here who is a welder or else owned a welding shop who could give us an input.
Charlie
Charlie
one question what kind of gaskets did you guys use? the factory or an aftermarket hi-perf. gasket.
i once used those soft aluminum 2-piece gaskets and they worked pretty good.
Last edited by molten vett; Oct 22, 2006 at 07:23 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Dallas Texas
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10
Originally Posted by ryoder
Boy these headers really scare some people.
Yep, we've become so used to paying big $$$ for brand names, that when a true bargain comes around, they become real skeptics and naysayers. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Jax Florida
Originally Posted by molten vett
what kind of gaskets did you guys use?
Drifting
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From: STL Mo
Originally Posted by sxe60
Yep, we've become so used to paying big $$$ for brand names, that when a true bargain comes around, they become real skeptics and naysayers. Rich
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '11
I take it you are referring to the pictures on page 1? SXE60 had those weleded in by RPM Motorsports because the bungs that come in the headers, welded at the 12'o'clock position, require the O2's to be installed prior to installing the headers. Something that was not discovered until more forum members started installing them. The bungs they welded in are at the 3 or 9'o'clock position and seem fine to me. Welding them at a 10 degree angle would be impossible on the car. The new bungs' welds are not the best but I'm sure they were done on the car so they are about as good as you can expect and look very much like the WB O2 bung I had welded into mine.
Originally Posted by vetpet
You don't get something for nuthin. Looking at where the front 02's are mounted I'd say be prepared to replace them in the not to distant future. When the car is first started up condensation will collect on them a lot easier and stay there. As they warm up the condensation along with the heat may cause them to crack eventually with enough cold starts. Also, the 02 bung welds look pretty bad to me and it looks as though they were welded on after the headers had been coated. These headers are a copy cat of TPIS & Melrose. Do as you wish, it's your money, but the job you save by buying local may be your own.
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From: Dallas Texas
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10
Originally Posted by 5 Liter Eater
I take it you are referring to the pictures on page 1? SXE60 had those weleded in by RPM Motorsports because the bungs that come in the headers, welded at the 12'o'clock position, require the O2's to be installed prior to installing the headers. Something that was not discovered until more forum members started installing them. The bungs they welded in are at the 3 or 9'o'clock position and seem fine to me. Welding them at a 10 degree angle would be impossible on the car. The new bungs' welds are not the best but I'm sure they were done on the car so they are about as good as you can expect and look very much like the WB O2 bung I had welded into mine.
5 Liter Eater is correct. The only reason those bungs look shabby is because they were added on after we found out the sensors couldn't be install with the headers bolted up. I hated to screw up the nice clean look of the headers, but I didn't feel like paying to have them removed to install the sensors. The only occassional code I get, after 6 months of use, is from the aft O2 sensors not reading sufficent exhaust change thru the Cats. Sims will cure that.
Intermediate
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From: Wheat Ridge Co
Got my bid in. You guys have me drooling for a set of these things. Last 2 sets of headers I put in were the pricy, perfect fit kind (mustangs, tho) and neither one fit w/o major massage. The posts y'all have done will make this a piece of cake. Great work- thanks.
Might even get a set for my brother in law.
Might even get a set for my brother in law.
Burning Brakes
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From: Norman Oklahoma
Originally Posted by willyv
Got my bid in. You guys have me drooling for a set of these things. Last 2 sets of headers I put in were the pricy, perfect fit kind (mustangs, tho) and neither one fit w/o major massage. The posts y'all have done will make this a piece of cake. Great work- thanks.
Might even get a set for my brother in law.
Might even get a set for my brother in law.
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From: Troy MI
LOOK! no waiting....
Originally Posted by RWVH
If your brother in law passes on them, you can send them my way.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Middletown DE
Originally Posted by louzon
Instructor
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From: Indianapolis IN
With all the money you guys saved on these headers can you guys start a collection so that at least one of you can get yourselves a dyno and then post with actual gains.
Thanks in advance from someone who did pay too much for headers way back about 4 yrs ago.
Enjoy em
Matt
Thanks in advance from someone who did pay too much for headers way back about 4 yrs ago.
Enjoy em
Matt
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From: Dallas Texas
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10
Originally Posted by Boeingman
With all the money you guys saved on these headers can you guys start a collection so that at least one of you can get yourselves a dyno and then post with actual gains.
Thanks in advance from someone who did pay too much for headers way back about 4 yrs ago.
Enjoy em
Matt
Thanks in advance from someone who did pay too much for headers way back about 4 yrs ago.
Enjoy em
Matt
The next local Dyno Day, I plan to do mine just to confirm. But really, its the sound and SOP kick you get that make them worth it.
Melting Slicks
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From: NE OH
Originally Posted by Boeingman
With all the money you guys saved on these headers can you guys start a collection so that at least one of you can get yourselves a dyno and then post with actual gains.
LOL 
Melting Slicks
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From: Middletown DE
Originally Posted by 200MPH
I installed these on a customers car a few weeks ago. He dynoed 304 before and 314 after, we use a dynojet.
I am installing my set later this week - and will be getting re-tuned and dyno'd (maybe) next week... Expecting some NICE numbers
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From: St. Johns Fl
Originally Posted by SmoothFRC
was that with a tune, or just slapping them on?
I am installing my set later this week - and will be getting re-tuned and dyno'd (maybe) next week... Expecting some NICE numbers
I am installing my set later this week - and will be getting re-tuned and dyno'd (maybe) next week... Expecting some NICE numbers