GREGGO

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I know this may have been asked before but anyway... I am fixing to install the headers on my truck. The o2 sensors are in the collector. If I were to drive say 8 miles at 25mph to the muffler shop with open headers and like a grandma, what is the worst thing that can happen? Is it possible to burn a valve ? I also plan on putting cutouts on about 10" after the collectors for track use, any problems there?

Toxic Texan

I think you would be ok. So where are ya going? Just don't hot rod it. <img src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" border="0" alt="[jester]" />

chevyguy3

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you wont have any problems, that stuff is just a big myth. driving open headers is fun <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">

99 Black Bird T/A

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I did it my old 72 Vette, taking it to the muffler shop. Didn't hurt anything, I did get a nasty look from a highway patrol man as I turned into the muffler shop. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

I don't think a short trip will hurt even with the O2's

GREGGO

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I have to cut my stock Y pipe. After I put them on, I have to drive to the muffler shop to get the flanges on the Y pipe welded up. Then, I'm gonna have them cut the other end of the Y and make a true dual system with cutouts, Xpipe, and two magnaflo mufflers.

Txfishermn

You can drive to the muffler shop no prob. You may get a check engine light from the o2 sensor. That ain't no sweat. Pull the batt cable off and let the computer reboot and it will eliminate the code. I wouldn't haul too much a.. through Alvin. APD would love that ticket!!!

MitchR

It will be ok. I drove with my 1982 Z28 and open headers for 2 days. The thing sounded better than a NASCAR ! On decel you could hear and FEEL the sparks/flames flying out the headers ! I had some guys give me the thumbs up when I drove by. Make sure you cool it if you see any cops and have a damn good excuse prepared if they pull you over.

- Mitch

GREGGO

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[quote]Originally posted by Txfishermn:
<strong>You can drive to the muffler shop no prob. You may get a check engine light from the o2 sensor. That ain't no sweat. Pull the batt cable off and let the computer reboot and it will eliminate the code. I wouldn't haul too much a.. through Alvin. APD would love that ticket!!!</strong><hr></blockquote>
You need to get your *** over to the house and help me put these on, Ford Lover. I'll buy the Bud Light. I'm still thinking about towing it though.

BTW, Welcome to the board.

[ February 17, 2002: Message edited by: Fast4.8 ]</p>

Trevor @ Texas Speed & Perf.

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You'll be fine. I drove my T/A 383 w/ open headers ~50 miles before I had the 4" Mufflex installed. I had to pull out of my garage and haul *** before anyone at the apt. complex could pinpoint who it was. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> It makes for some interesting looks and comment at lights, especially when you have a cam that bumps right along. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
You'll be fine. Jason 98 TA has driven his 422 around more with open headers & no y-pipe than he has with an exhaust! <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> That's also how he races it.