ebay Header Install
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
Anyone feel those Cats are under powered for the size engines we have?
Detailed Description
Thunderbolt cat's are designed to give high performance in limited spaces. This high flow converter features a Metallic brick with 300 holes per square inch. This 100% EPA legal OBDII catalytic converter is designed for engine's up to 5.9L / 6000 lbs. (Not for use in California)
Part # - 415300
Length - 11"
Body - 4" Round
Inlet - 3"
Outlet - 3"
Brick Type - Metallic
Material - 409 Stainless Steel
Detailed Description
Thunderbolt cat's are designed to give high performance in limited spaces. This high flow converter features a Metallic brick with 300 holes per square inch. This 100% EPA legal OBDII catalytic converter is designed for engine's up to 5.9L / 6000 lbs. (Not for use in California)
Part # - 415300
Length - 11"
Body - 4" Round
Inlet - 3"
Outlet - 3"
Brick Type - Metallic
Material - 409 Stainless Steel
Melting Slicks
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From: Brentwood TN
Charlie
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From: Lindenwold New Jersey
Put mine in tonight sorry no pics dont have a camera. took about 2 1/2 hours total from start to finish ... no problems with AC lines actually have about 1/2 to 3/4 inch clearance with out bending any lines 
I did have a problem with the mounting tabs but was corrected by inverting the mount O2 clearance is ok but marginal at best but should be fine. one other problem I did have but also was corrected easy was the two trans lines on the passenger side where they mount they where hitting the passenger side header, all I had to do was unbolt it and and relocated it to the long 10MM bolt directly under its stock mount...
thats all for now car sounds great but have not driven it yet..
its raining here 
hopefuly tomorrow it will be nice . and hopefully get it tuned by the week end.. last Saturday I put in a brand new 3.42 sp Z06 rear , Sunday a cold air intake and this morning painted the rotors and this evening the X pipe and headers. so a tune is defenitly in order.. thanks to everyone here for all the insite and help you gave me on making this all come together..
Phil M.
I did have a problem with the mounting tabs but was corrected by inverting the mount O2 clearance is ok but marginal at best but should be fine. one other problem I did have but also was corrected easy was the two trans lines on the passenger side where they mount they where hitting the passenger side header, all I had to do was unbolt it and and relocated it to the long 10MM bolt directly under its stock mount...thats all for now car sounds great but have not driven it yet..
its raining here hopefuly tomorrow it will be nice . and hopefully get it tuned by the week end.. last Saturday I put in a brand new 3.42 sp Z06 rear , Sunday a cold air intake and this morning painted the rotors and this evening the X pipe and headers. so a tune is defenitly in order.. thanks to everyone here for all the insite and help you gave me on making this all come together..Phil M.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Germantown TN
What did you guys do about your AIR system? I tuned all of it out today but still have the metal lines that run behind the motor and come out on both sides over the headers. I'd really like to figure out how to get them out of there!
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
VIDEO -
http://www.rainontheinternet.com/EBA...o/CIMG0652.AVI
headers, new plugs n wires, cats -
nothing else connected
http://www.rainontheinternet.com/EBA...o/CIMG0652.AVI
headers, new plugs n wires, cats -
nothing else connected
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
I have version 1.0 -
Driver's side O2 was hitting bell housing mount.. had to put mount tab in a vise and hit with sledge.
Pass side was royal pain in the ****! O2 bung way way too high. with cheater pipe, 2x4 and two guys pulling, we BARELY got the mounting tab over the hole.. screw didnt want to go in
Its in, but i dont like it.
That TAB needs to be wider and the hole needs to be oval (Tim, please pass this along for the next revision)
If I didnt have a trip to Bowling Green this week to make, I would have requested the Version 2 headers.
We got it all in there but we spent 4 hours on Sunday and 4 tonight (we did replace plugs and wires- and we fabricated a mount for the oil dip stick)
Trying to think what other pitfalls we hit but Im too tired right now.
Will check AC lines and such tomorrow after shop puts stainless pipes on for me.
Maybe get a tune on Wednesday -
long distance drive on Thu morning
no codes
Driver's side O2 was hitting bell housing mount.. had to put mount tab in a vise and hit with sledge.
Pass side was royal pain in the ****! O2 bung way way too high. with cheater pipe, 2x4 and two guys pulling, we BARELY got the mounting tab over the hole.. screw didnt want to go in
Its in, but i dont like it.
That TAB needs to be wider and the hole needs to be oval (Tim, please pass this along for the next revision)
If I didnt have a trip to Bowling Green this week to make, I would have requested the Version 2 headers.
We got it all in there but we spent 4 hours on Sunday and 4 tonight (we did replace plugs and wires- and we fabricated a mount for the oil dip stick)
Trying to think what other pitfalls we hit but Im too tired right now.
Will check AC lines and such tomorrow after shop puts stainless pipes on for me.
Maybe get a tune on Wednesday -
long distance drive on Thu morning
no codes
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
I left AIR system off too - no codes yet but we only fired it up in the garage.
Will tune out.. but yes, what to do about existing tubing.. one side flex, other side rigid.
Will tune out.. but yes, what to do about existing tubing.. one side flex, other side rigid.
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
Safety Car
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
Le Mans Master
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From: DuBois PA
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Le Mans Master
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From: DuBois PA
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Put mine in tonight sorry no pics dont have a camera. took about 2 1/2 hours total from start to finish ... no problems with AC lines actually have about 1/2 to 3/4 inch clearance with out bending any lines I did have a problem with the mounting tabs but was corrected by inverting the mount O2 clearance is ok but marginal at best but should be fine. one other problem I did have but also was corrected easy was the two trans lines on the passenger side where they mount they where hitting the passenger side header, all I had to do was unbolt it and and relocated it to the long 10MM bolt directly under its stock mount...
thats all for now car sounds great but have not driven it yet.. its raining here hopefuly tomorrow it will be nice . and hopefully get it tuned by the week end.. last Saturday I put in a brand new 3.42 sp Z06 rear , Sunday a cold air intake and this morning painted the rotors and this evening the X pipe and headers. so a tune is defenitly in order.. thanks to everyone here for all the insite and help you gave me on making this all come together..
Phil M.
I did have a problem with the mounting tabs but was corrected by inverting the mount O2 clearance is ok but marginal at best but should be fine. one other problem I did have but also was corrected easy was the two trans lines on the passenger side where they mount they where hitting the passenger side header, all I had to do was unbolt it and and relocated it to the long 10MM bolt directly under its stock mount...thats all for now car sounds great but have not driven it yet..
its raining here hopefuly tomorrow it will be nice . and hopefully get it tuned by the week end.. last Saturday I put in a brand new 3.42 sp Z06 rear , Sunday a cold air intake and this morning painted the rotors and this evening the X pipe and headers. so a tune is defenitly in order.. thanks to everyone here for all the insite and help you gave me on making this all come together..Phil M.
Yeah I'd say it's raining all right!!!!!
Good job BTW!!!! Congrats! It's going to be like a whole new car to you after all those Mods!!!!
You might be the first A4 to do the install. No way to get pics of the trans cooler lines you referrenced??????
Last edited by tstar; Apr 17, 2007 at 01:25 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: DuBois PA
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I have version 1.0 -
Driver's side O2 was hitting bell housing mount.. had to put mount tab in a vise and hit with sledge. OK, this is a new one! No one has had a problem with the Driver's side as of yet.
Pass side was royal pain in the ****! O2 bung way way too high. Is it hitting the Bellhousing? with cheater pipe, 2x4 and two guys pulling, we BARELY got the mounting tab over the hole.. screw didnt want to go in Its in, but i dont like it. Yeah this is common on the new and old versions, I'm going to have this fixed...
That TAB needs to be wider and the hole needs to be oval (Tim, please pass this along for the next revision) Agreed!!! I wonder if the Bellhousing mount can be loosened and slid over to help line it up and then bolted back in tight???
If I didnt have a trip to Bowling Green this week to make, I would have requested the Version 2 headers.
We got it all in there but we spent 4 hours on Sunday and 4 tonight (we did replace plugs and wires- and we fabricated a mount for the oil dip stick) I definitely want to see a pic of your fabricated mount!!!!! I have mine just swinging in the wind!
Trying to think what other pitfalls we hit but Im too tired right now.
Will check AC lines and such tomorrow after shop puts stainless pipes on for me.
Maybe get a tune on Wednesday -
long distance drive on Thu morning
no codes
Driver's side O2 was hitting bell housing mount.. had to put mount tab in a vise and hit with sledge. OK, this is a new one! No one has had a problem with the Driver's side as of yet.
Pass side was royal pain in the ****! O2 bung way way too high. Is it hitting the Bellhousing? with cheater pipe, 2x4 and two guys pulling, we BARELY got the mounting tab over the hole.. screw didnt want to go in Its in, but i dont like it. Yeah this is common on the new and old versions, I'm going to have this fixed...
That TAB needs to be wider and the hole needs to be oval (Tim, please pass this along for the next revision) Agreed!!! I wonder if the Bellhousing mount can be loosened and slid over to help line it up and then bolted back in tight???
If I didnt have a trip to Bowling Green this week to make, I would have requested the Version 2 headers.
We got it all in there but we spent 4 hours on Sunday and 4 tonight (we did replace plugs and wires- and we fabricated a mount for the oil dip stick) I definitely want to see a pic of your fabricated mount!!!!! I have mine just swinging in the wind!
Trying to think what other pitfalls we hit but Im too tired right now.
Will check AC lines and such tomorrow after shop puts stainless pipes on for me.
Maybe get a tune on Wednesday -
long distance drive on Thu morning
no codes
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 5,987
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From: DuBois PA
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
last video of the day
http://www.rainontheinternet.com/EBA...o/CIMG0650.AVI
http://www.rainontheinternet.com/EBA...o/CIMG0650.AVI
My sound didn't work damn it!!!!!
Nevermind, I got the sound to work... (cable fell out of the back of the PC!) Sounds wicked!!!!!!!
Last edited by tstar; Apr 17, 2007 at 01:33 AM.
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
HAHAHA
yea, lots of exhaust smoke on that crank.
we let it cool down, ate some dinner, and cranked her back up to listen for any leaks and rattles.. none at this time!
Should be headed to the exhaust shop in a few minutes
yea, lots of exhaust smoke on that crank.
we let it cool down, ate some dinner, and cranked her back up to listen for any leaks and rattles.. none at this time!
Should be headed to the exhaust shop in a few minutes