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Old 09-03-2008, 06:12 PM
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I'm gearing up for a cam swap and I wanted to delete my AIR system while im in there. I already have AS&M long tubes on the car, and they come with all of the emissions fittings. That said, I dont want to spend the money on new race headers. What would be the best route for doing this? I have looked around And I cannot find any sort of kit. I also hear that the AIR tubes to the headers are a very odd size..
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Well, you could do what I did with my manifolds and just cut off the end of the air tube pipes so you can get the nut off, drop in a bolt and weld it up. Then screw it back in the manifold.

If yours don't fit on your headers, two options: Find the fittings that fit and weld them up, or weld up the headers directly.
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drop in a bolt and weld it closed. Thats how my slp mids are done.
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
drop in a bolt and weld it closed. Thats how my slp mids are done.
Sounds quick and easy, thanks for the advice. I'll make sure to post a video of it when in done.
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+1 Weld em' up!
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Originally Posted by Formula350
Well, you could do what I did with my manifolds and just cut off the end of the air tube pipes so you can get the nut off, drop in a bolt and weld it up. Then screw it back in the manifold.
+1 thats what i did to my AS&Ms
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i dont have a picture for some reason but i welded a flat plate over the entire hole. it worked real well
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Originally Posted by SoxXpupPeT
i dont have a picture for some reason but i welded a flat plate over the entire hole. it worked real well
I'd like to see that, were your headers coated though?
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Originally Posted by NicksTAgt
I'd like to see that, were your headers coated though?
just chrome mac mids. i plan on getting them jet hot coated tho. i know a took a picture i just cant find it


Edit: found the pics





i just took of the chorme with a zip wheel. tig welded it on and used the high heat paint to coat it so it wouldnt rust

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Looks good, I might go that route too.



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