Header install...?
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Header install...?
i just ordered headers for my 79 12a. am i right in saying that i take off the thermal reactor and bolt them up right there? also, there is another pipe coming off the engine that goes into the exhaust pipe. what do i do with that? all info on header install is welcome, thanks guys!
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Thermal Reactor/Exhaust manifold, whichever. The headers just mount straight to the engine. Don't forget the new manifold gasket...
I think you can just plug the hose off at the carburetor for the other pipe with an old spark plug and a worm clamp. Could be wrong though. I drive an '83.....
I think you can just plug the hose off at the carburetor for the other pipe with an old spark plug and a worm clamp. Could be wrong though. I drive an '83.....
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actually i ordered the disassembled header from RB(and the gasket). i can weld and it was a lot cheaper. if it doesnt come with something to plug it im sure i can come up with something, but i was just wondering if that is what you are suppose to do?
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I got the full system and it sounds great. Not quite as loud as I expected, but seems to be improving with use. Its only a few days old right now, but seems a little louder and deeper already.
The header will make a huge improvement in HP if its anything like mine. Ditch the cats too if you can.
The header will make a huge improvement in HP if its anything like mine. Ditch the cats too if you can.
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i am, as of right now all i have on it is the thermal reactor. i cut everything else off right there where it comes out of the engine compartment. im going to run two pipes straight off the header and come out right behind the front tire.
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lol no, zero exhaust! i want it as loud as possible. Whats the deal with RX7s and back firing? call me crazy but i love reving it up and listening to it sound like a sonic boom. is that ok for the motor? correct me if im wrong but dont the stock exhausts have a straight pipe just for back firing? just want to know if i should be concered about it...
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Originally Posted by Eagle
lol no, zero exhaust! i want it as loud as possible. Whats the deal with RX7s and back firing? call me crazy but i love reving it up and listening to it sound like a sonic boom. is that ok for the motor? correct me if im wrong but dont the stock exhausts have a straight pipe just for back firing? just want to know if i should be concered about it...
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Originally Posted by Eagle
lol no, zero exhaust! i want it as loud as possible. Whats the deal with RX7s and back firing? call me crazy but i love reving it up and listening to it sound like a sonic boom. is that ok for the motor? correct me if im wrong but dont the stock exhausts have a straight pipe just for back firing? just want to know if i should be concered about it...
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Yeah, when i just had the header on mine, you could hear the car from like a mile away.lol Are you planning on driving this on the street? If so, you wont get too far without getting a noise ticket
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ya, no clue, i think everyone is just used to calling them headers, but i also agree, it is obviously just a header.....damn gregs you must have a few nice mods as i am looking at you pic
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Your neighbor's ears are going to bleed! Animals and small children will implode as you drive by! Do you have any idea how loud that is going to be with no muffling?
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well like i said right now all i have on it is the thermal reactor and its very very loud. will it get much louder with just the header on it? yes i was planning on having to wear ear plugs because driving for any period of time would drive me insane, but at the same time i love the noise :-) No i was not planning on driving this on the street (well except around the block, but i have like two neighbors). its only a track car for now. when i do decide to go on the street i will muffle it.
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Originally Posted by Gregs
why do people call an Rx-7 HEADER, "HEADERS" this isint a V8 people there is only ONE HEADER, sheesh
the car is a 85 gsl-se w/ stock EFI
210lb weight reduction
ac/emissions removed
racing beat header, punched cat, straight to a glasspack
"cold" air intake
mods to come
directfire ignition (hoping to fix my rough idle problem)
web777 style turbo setup
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I got pulled over for my setup and had to add another presilencer to pass the noise bylaws. If you're running an open header, think of a weedwacker on crack and then multiply by one thousand.
Your ears will bleed. Literally.
Your ears will bleed. Literally.
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i love how everyone who made their own cold air intake has to put it in quotes, because its not the "real deal"... dont worry i do it too! it might be in my sig... not sure...
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