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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 12:21 PM
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I just got my LG headers in the mail yesterday. I noticed that a couple of the welds on the primary side are kinda rough. Would there be any reason to smooth them out a little? I'm not talking about grinding any serious metal off. I'm just thinking of smoothing out some spikes/bumps in the weld.
It would me most helpful if a tuner that installs these often would chime in.

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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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For what purpose? Looks? Kaley
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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I do not think that the results would be worth the effort. The possibility exists that you could weaken the weld which = cracks and leaks. :mad Dont mess with them. Just install and enjoy the sound and power.
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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and watch your gas mileage
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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and watch your gas mileage
It goes down. A LOT. But perhaps that's because you will be spending a LOT more time at WOT.
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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and watch your gas mileage

It goes down. A LOT. But perhaps that's because you will be spending a LOT more time at WOT.
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