Why I hate my dynatech longtubes
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Why I hate my dynatech longtubes Oil changes are hell. You have to use a crescent not a socket wrench on the oil drain bolt; and wiggle it out just right for it to come out. Then the driver side header runs so close to the oil filter you are guaranteed to burn your hand unless you let the car cool off for hours. I say they added an additional 5-10 mins to every oil change; not to mention a very high chance of getting badly burned. Other than that I love them. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> they tuck closer to the chasis which is good seeing that I am running the sportline springs. <img src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">
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From: Houston Raceway Park...in TEXAS.
Re: Why I hate my dynatech longtubes Does'nt surprise me... those are "Race Headers".
I like em'. But I wonder if the tubes are'nt TOO big for a stock cubed motor.
Hmmm...
Somebody want to donate a pair for me to try out? <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
I like em'. But I wonder if the tubes are'nt TOO big for a stock cubed motor.
Hmmm...
Somebody want to donate a pair for me to try out? <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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Re: Why I hate my dynatech longtubes No problems with them here. With a bad clutch the car ran a 12.2@117. With a clutch it will be in the 11's no problem, stock internaly. <img src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">
Re: Why I hate my dynatech longtubes [quote]Originally posted by Paulie:
<strong>Aeroquip makes a quick disconnect oil drain plug. It uses an extention hose to the fitting you replace your drain plug with. I think this is it:
http://www.aeroquip.com/pages/whatshot.html</strong><hr></blockquote>
How much are those bad boys? Pretty slick idea, however, what about the tiny metal particles that a magnet plug would catch, would this allow them to exit the motor? Thanks.
<strong>Aeroquip makes a quick disconnect oil drain plug. It uses an extention hose to the fitting you replace your drain plug with. I think this is it:
http://www.aeroquip.com/pages/whatshot.html</strong><hr></blockquote>
How much are those bad boys? Pretty slick idea, however, what about the tiny metal particles that a magnet plug would catch, would this allow them to exit the motor? Thanks.
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Re: Why I hate my dynatech longtubes get a small fan and blow it right on the headers near the drain plug then go inside and get a drink or a sandwich and by the time you come back out the headers won't be hot anymore. Granted you have to wait for them to cool down but it goes a lot faster with a fan blowing on them. Trust me <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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Re: Why I hate my dynatech longtubes If my car would clear the damn rack at jiffy lube and I didn't run mobil 1 synthetic I would let them do it. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Re: Why I hate my dynatech longtubes Aeroquip makes a quick disconnect oil drain plug. It uses an extention hose to the fitting you replace your drain plug with. I think this is it:
http://www.aeroquip.com/pages/whatshot.html
http://www.aeroquip.com/pages/whatshot.html
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Re: Why I hate my dynatech longtubes 
Re: Why I hate my dynatech longtubes Or you can relocate your filter up front like I did (nice and cool there) <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> I have plenty of clearance for my drain plug. At least an inch or two <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Re: Why I hate my dynatech longtubes [quote]Originally posted by 2K2 LS1:
<strong>If my car would clear the damn rack at jiffy lube and I didn't run mobil 1 synthetic I would let them do it. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Ha! And I thought I was the only one with that problem! <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
<strong>If my car would clear the damn rack at jiffy lube and I didn't run mobil 1 synthetic I would let them do it. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Ha! And I thought I was the only one with that problem! <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Re: Why I hate my dynatech longtubes We just put on a set of the 1 7/8" step headers with Merge collectors. No oil changes yet though. NICE Header either way. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Re: Why I hate my dynatech longtubes 