FINALLY!! Headers are On!!!
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Racer
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From: New Bedford MA
FINALLY!! Headers are On!!!
Well I put the headers on today and must say that EVERYONE needs a set! This Dynatech system sounds hairy with the B&B Bullets!!! The sytem went in without any real problems (no check engine light, no torchs needed....). The only problem I have is that the end part of the exhaust is now rubbing againt the rear bumber. I may end up putting a different sytem in or just shorten the tubes. Anyone else come across this problem????
In conclusion, I would buy these again in a heartbeat! Installation was time consuming, but everything went together perfect. Thanks a lot Stu(StuandJoy)
In conclusion, I would buy these again in a heartbeat! Installation was time consuming, but everything went together perfect. Thanks a lot Stu(StuandJoy)
Drifting
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I had a Dynamaxx system installed on my car this week. Great fit and I love the results. I had mine installed professionally and the installer said it was one of the best fitting systems he has ever installed. The car sounds awesome now with the Bassani aft cats. Now for a tune next Saturday and I"ll see just how accurate my seat of the pants gauge is.
Last edited by wayneinvirginia; Nov 15, 2006 at 01:29 AM.
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
Congrats. What you can do on the rubbing is loosen the joint to the cat back, use some pads or something and stuff them between the exhaust tips and the bumper to get them to sit correctly and then re-tighten. There is usually enought slop in this joint to move them around a bit.
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From: Pearl ms
I had installed the same set up about 3 weeks ago on my 98 except I am running a Corsa cat back. I got a check engine light this weekend with a p0141 code. I cant locate any O2 sims anywhere. I am in the process of having it tuned now to get the CEL cleared.
I still love the system and the sound!!!
I still love the system and the sound!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Atlanta metro Ga.
Originally Posted by wayneinvirginia
I had a Dynamaxx system installed on my car this week. Great fit and I love the results. I had mine installed professionally and the installer said it was one of the best fitting systems he has ever installed. The car sounds awesome now with the Bassani aft cats. Now for a tune next Saturday and I"ll see just how accurate my seat of the pants gauge is.
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I have the Dynatech's also. Great system. I had a smiliar problem with cat-back rubbing the bumper...what I did was disconnect the cat-back portion compleltly, and monkey around/adjust it again..it took a couple of times, but I got it so it would not rub. Sometimes the cat-back will adjust a little on it's own, just being under load when the car is running.
Don't resort to cutting just yet, that would be my last choice.
Good luck
Don't resort to cutting just yet, that would be my last choice.
Good luck
Race Director
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From: Haymarket VA
Originally Posted by nlreb54
on my installation the front 02 sensors hitting the plate were an issue. what has anyone done to correct it?
Also, Turn your clamps up 90 degrees so they don't hit on speed bumps or collect trash on the road.
While you've got it down, get a stronger tunnel plate from Wilfullone.
Melting Slicks
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From: N. County/San Diego
Originally Posted by wayneinvirginia
I had a Dynamaxx system installed on my car this week. Great fit and I love the results. I had mine installed professionally and the installer said it was one of the best fitting systems he has ever installed. The car sounds awesome now with the Bassani aft cats. Now for a tune next Saturday and I"ll see just how accurate my seat of the pants gauge is.
You may want to rotate those clamps to the inside, out of harms way!
Melting Slicks
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From: Jax Florida
Originally Posted by jrose7004
Did you install hi flow cats or just get rid of them?
Below is a pic from another member running the same set up. Only difference is the type of clamps I used. I think I paid a total of $400 including the clamps, new gaskets, etc.
Drifting
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From: Belhaven North Carolina
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Those are high flow cats on mine. I have already rotated the clamps around, my installer left them turned down like that. I haven't had any clearance issues with either the O2 sensors or the aft cat exhaust. And no CEL or codes to this point.
Drifting
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One other difference I notice in the Dynamaxx and the eBay headers is the length of the tubes. The collectors on the eBay headers are right next to the oil filter while on the Dynamaxx the collectors are several inches farther back. I'm no expert but I believe the longer tubes will increase the torque.