As promised, my ebay header installation experience...
05-25-2008, 02:01 AM
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Probably like a half dozen. I used the car to commute when it was like that. It was also a tad bit more radical with a 244/248 cam and ported/milled heads. That could have contributed to it. If he just drives it a few times they will probably be fine. Depends on the climate you are in too. Oxidation doesnt make too many exceptions. Fresh air on a hot O2 will annihilate it. Mine could have been on their way out. I was basically just letting him know that it is possible. More or less a warning.
05-25-2008, 06:52 AM
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IMO since your setup isn't that radical, I'd just yank 'em out for the duration, and put them back in when you have the TDs. All you'll do is run open loop, and having just bolt ons, the car shouldn't run like total *** like it would if the 02s were on the fritz... just a thought.
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-J
05-25-2008, 07:19 AM
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I am interested in seeing how these headers hold up over time, also the dyno numbers.
Great job on the install and AWESOME job capturing the steps for everyone on the board!!
Thanks for sharing with us, I look forward to seeing your true dual setup.
PS - Tough looking Mustang.....
Great job on the install and AWESOME job capturing the steps for everyone on the board!!
Thanks for sharing with us, I look forward to seeing your true dual setup.
PS - Tough looking Mustang.....
05-25-2008, 09:46 PM
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Last week i installed the same headers, i had to clearence the same as you. Other than that, they fit great, and i am satified with them. i had a custome y-pipe made for them and every thing fits and sounds really good.
05-26-2008, 02:42 PM
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thanks for the pics dude, after seeing your install I have to get a pair and Im also going to take the emissions crap off, I just need to save money for the headers + Y and other espenses.
05-26-2008, 03:27 PM
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Nice to see, mine should be getting here Wednesday. I'm planning on taking off the emissions tubes as well, and I will be fabbing up a y-pipe with a flowmaster merge. Hopefully I can get it all knocked out this Saturday, looks like it won't be too bad!
06-27-2008, 04:41 PM
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well **** you beat me to it....I also just installed a set of these ....I was working on a writeup took me about 3 hrs total but my car already had headers......very nice headers for the money...I was impressed with mine....they made the ones i removed"Insert brand name " that everyone has look like junk...Oh well i still may post the pics i took
06-27-2008, 04:52 PM
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It kool you got some headers but, I bet it sounds like *** with just headers 
You do no you are losing hp and trq with not having any back pressure right? A stock car with open headers eeek You had toinstall some temp turndowns? WTF did you weld it and not just throw some band clamps??
You do no you are losing hp and trq with not having any back pressure right? A stock car with open headers eeek You had toinstall some temp turndowns? WTF did you weld it and not just throw some band clamps?? Last edited by SIC LSX; 06-28-2008 at 10:32 PM.
06-27-2008, 05:01 PM
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they look good, but i still rather get a brand name, if u have any problems in the future u cant do nothing bout it. i got the pacesetters, there not the best but they are known brand
06-27-2008, 08:17 PM
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Let's get real here. So I buy headers from somewhere else. Okay maybe they take car of my problem in a short period of time but most Hi-Po parts have zero warranty. So they crack or something? Think anyone will pay freight back and forth to you? I really don't know what would go wrong except maybe a crack but it would cost less and I would be happier just paying less out of pocket and have a friend weld it up right. It isn't a moving part either. Just my .002
