Everyone probably has a story like this, but here goes.

I went to a big RX-7 meet about a year and half ago. Saw some cool cars, plus a few abused ones. One that really sticks in my mind is the guy with the Monza headers. My apologies if he's still on this board. but anyways, the Monzas are notorious for having a poor fit. To make it work this particular owner bent the studs on his engine. Why would you do when you have the option of hogging out the holes on the header itself? I don't know, it doesnt make sense to me. To everyones credit, I saw more of this type of thing when I had an FC and was on the 2nd gen forum.

 

Was it Mickey and Minnie Mouse who did it?

 

I guess that's what happens when the only tool you own is a hammer.

 

It had to be held on by something, and he had to use something to remove/attach the headers. Was it held on with vice grips?

 

Maybe the holes DID line up and he clubbed them over like nails to hold the header on. He wasnt a carpenter by chance was he?

 

thats a 45degree header where you been its for more lowend torque

 

SOmething I don't understand...

I bought one of those headers, I installed one of those headers. The holes were only loosely where they needed to be, true... but also they weren't large enough for the studs! Had to first drill out, then oval as necessary, all six holes (four on engine / two at heat exchanger) for it to bolt up.

Even if I were only working with a hammer, the thing wouldn't have gone on.

 

PPPPEEEEEEEJAAAAAY!!!!



Make your own thread about whats going on, LOL!

 

It was either Monza or Pace setter headers, I don't remember. . .

 

Pacesetter and Monza are one and the same...

 

yup.

Pacesetter makes alright piston engine headers, I have a pacesetter header on my Toyota pickup, and it's been good. It's got over 200,000 kms on it and there's pretty much no rust.

 

"the negotiator"

thats cus no one with a first gen would ever think about doing any dodgey mods to their car