sealing up headers
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sealing up headers
ok tonight i've just realized i was ignorant and used the paper gaskets for my header install, also was told that if there is a bad leak and air gets in on decel. it backfires alot and pops loud, which mine does. so thing is i'm worried i have a leak and was wondering what you guys use to seal it up. hopefully another option besides taking the headers off and putting on new gaskets.....
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No worries! You can unbolt the headers, take the bolts out, pry the header back, slip the gasket out, slip the NEW OEM GASKETS in place, then re-bolt those bad boys. You can use one of the bolts to line up the gasket.
I thought my drivers side was leaking one day, so i did this. Used my 1/4" drive air ratchet, zipped the bolts out and had it replaced in about 20 minutes. Passenger side may take a little longer, but
BTW - If you have an exhaust leak that bad, you WILL know it.
I thought my drivers side was leaking one day, so i did this. Used my 1/4" drive air ratchet, zipped the bolts out and had it replaced in about 20 minutes. Passenger side may take a little longer, but
BTW - If you have an exhaust leak that bad, you WILL know it.
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You would be amazed at what's "in your head". After a few weeks of driving after the cam was installed, i felt like the car had dropped 2 cylinders. It felt like a turd, my gf kept telling me it was in my head, but i was convinced it was slower.
Then I took it to the track and almost went 120 in the 1/4
Then I took it to the track and almost went 120 in the 1/4