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Old 04-15-03, 09:07 AM
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Exclamation rx upgrades, i need help

i want to put headers on my 82 rx7 but i have a thermal reator what do i need to do to the thermal reactor in order to put headers on, please help me.
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My understanding is that you have to take the thermal reactor off and put the header where it used to be....

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Yeah, Thermal Reactor = Stock Exhaust Manifold... Remove & replace...
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How do you have a thermal reactor on an 82? Don't you have a catalytic converter?
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The Haynes manual calls all of the exhaust manifolds thermal reactors. This is incorrect, but you can't fault a guy for stating it
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r there n e special connections to put the header on or do u just take the thermal reactor off and mount the header?
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if you get the Racing Beat Header, it will bolt straight up.
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do i need a special gasket
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No, but a new one would be a good idea. You can buy them from Mazdatrix:

http://www.mazdatrix.com/e6.htm

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If you get the RB header you will also need to get the correct presilencer if you wish to use the stock conecting pipe.

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what other upgrades would you recomend that are not to expensive but r very effective?
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