ideas on installing headers
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ideas on installing headers
ok guys,
I am about to install a header on my S5. I am confident RB will send good instructions to make this a straight forward install but, I am wondering if there is anything to pay attention to or check in doing so- exhaust sleeves or whatever.
I am about to install a header on my S5. I am confident RB will send good instructions to make this a straight forward install but, I am wondering if there is anything to pay attention to or check in doing so- exhaust sleeves or whatever.
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1.3L is not that small
^^^^ how will that be easy? youd have to hold the header with one hand and then find the bolt hole to thread the new bolt... just leave the studs... put on gasket... let studs hold up header on its own then use both hands to thread the nuts... what i did and it was easy... use pbblaster as drft 180sx said if your car is rusted to crap down there which im positive it is, i didnt and it was the only hard part to installing them.... actually getting the factory headers off was a pita because the cats were welded on to the flange so i had to pull the whole damn exhaust off the car to work on it... NOW THATS A PAIN IN THE ***!!!
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...94% correct.
Originally Posted by cwsttu
^^^^ how will that be easy? youd have to hold the header with one hand and then find the bolt hole to thread the new bolt... just leave the studs... put on gasket... let studs hold up header on its own then use both hands to thread the nuts... what i did and it was easy... use pbblaster as drft 180sx said if your car is rusted to crap down there which im positive it is, i didnt and it was the only hard part to installing them.... actually getting the factory headers off was a pita because the cats were welded on to the flange so i had to pull the whole damn exhaust off the car to work on it... NOW THATS A PAIN IN THE ***!!!
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Originally Posted by Makenzie71
...trust me...I probably put on and remove a LOT more headers than you..lol
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1.3L is not that small
^^ thank you, somebody sees the logic in what i was saying, ive put on 3 and this is how i have done it and had no difficulties... but i can also say until i try that other method i cant say it is harder however it does sound harder
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...94% correct.
Originally Posted by scathcart
Trust me, I have put on and removed a LOT more headers than you, be it RB or custom fabbed, and I can't see why you would ever want to remove the studs. Its harder to install and hold in place, harder to line up the gasket, easier to cross thread and risks damage to rotor housings... not that studs are stronger.
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its an easier fit of course. might make it easier with a friend to hold up the header for you, but thats how i did my IMG on my hawnda... its how ive done alot of cramped installs.
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Well it is not as bad as I thought it'd be to remove the manifold and all. It took me about an hour and a half today, now I just have to wait untill the header gets here Thanks again
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i just got my RB headers a couple days ago but can't put them on untill i get a new gasket from RB, which UPS says will be monday... i'm not looking forward to laying under the car, one hand holding the headers up while the other bolts it on! though it isnt nearly as heavy as the presilencer that i put on...
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I believe I will put the header in from the bottom and hang it on the studs then tighten the nuts from the top side-at least the ones I can get to.
I bet that header looks all nice and shinny and you're ready to heat it up- I can't wait mine should be here today or Tuesday
Where are you going to get some shielded wire for the O2 or will we need any?
I bet that header looks all nice and shinny and you're ready to heat it up- I can't wait mine should be here today or Tuesday
Where are you going to get some shielded wire for the O2 or will we need any?
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RB sent a wire with the kit which I'm not sure it was shielded or not but I used it. There aren't any electricals over on that side anyway right? Did you not have this in your header kit?
My 7 got dropped at the exhaust shop today and should be picking it up tomorrow Driving that $hit was barely louder than driving with an open manifold but it sounded a little cleaner- echoing under bridges was cool and I didn't turn many heads(surprised) considering I was driving in rush hour. I did get to mess with a guy in an eclipse he gave me a look like WTF??
My 7 got dropped at the exhaust shop today and should be picking it up tomorrow Driving that $hit was barely louder than driving with an open manifold but it sounded a little cleaner- echoing under bridges was cool and I didn't turn many heads(surprised) considering I was driving in rush hour. I did get to mess with a guy in an eclipse he gave me a look like WTF??
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i bought my headers used (for a couple months, they look brand freaking new) for 135 shipped. i'm thinking i should email RB and see if they can sell me that kit seperate, i really need it. i'm not exactly sure of the downside to having the o2 sensor unplugged, but i'd rather have it done right.
thats the best, driving under bridges. so goddamn loud, everyone looks at you going WTF is THAT?! some older guy in a van was stopped next to me at a red light and was staring at my car for a good 2 minutes. finally he says to me "hey man, you got an exhaust leak? i have never in my life heard a car sound that loud at idle, and i do muffler repairs on vehicles." i couldn't help but laugh my *** off. i tried explaining to him the rotary and the exhaust, but he wasn't getting it.
thats the best, driving under bridges. so goddamn loud, everyone looks at you going WTF is THAT?! some older guy in a van was stopped next to me at a red light and was staring at my car for a good 2 minutes. finally he says to me "hey man, you got an exhaust leak? i have never in my life heard a car sound that loud at idle, and i do muffler repairs on vehicles." i couldn't help but laugh my *** off. i tried explaining to him the rotary and the exhaust, but he wasn't getting it.
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Originally Posted by 7th Heaven
i bought my headers used (for a couple months, they look brand freaking new) for 135 shipped. i'm thinking i should email RB and see if they can sell me that kit seperate, i really need it. i'm not exactly sure of the downside to having the o2 sensor unplugged, but i'd rather have it done right.
thats the best, driving under bridges. so goddamn loud, everyone looks at you going WTF is THAT?! some older guy in a van was stopped next to me at a red light and was staring at my car for a good 2 minutes. finally he says to me "hey man, you got an exhaust leak? i have never in my life heard a car sound that loud at idle, and i do muffler repairs on vehicles." i couldn't help but laugh my *** off. i tried explaining to him the rotary and the exhaust, but he wasn't getting it.
thats the best, driving under bridges. so goddamn loud, everyone looks at you going WTF is THAT?! some older guy in a van was stopped next to me at a red light and was staring at my car for a good 2 minutes. finally he says to me "hey man, you got an exhaust leak? i have never in my life heard a car sound that loud at idle, and i do muffler repairs on vehicles." i couldn't help but laugh my *** off. i tried explaining to him the rotary and the exhaust, but he wasn't getting it.
You shouldn't really need to use shielded wire, though: its really only necessary in the harness where pickup from the surroundign wires would be an issue. Without wires in close proximity, there should be no problems.
By running with no O2 sensor, you are losing the ability for the car to go into closed lopp operation and costing yourself both fuel economy, and if existing, causing needless damage to your catalytic convertor. No engine damage will be occuring.
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man I bet RB would sell you that kit they have really good customer service and good to work with. It comes with ACV blockoff plate for the S4, 2.5" gasket, wire with plugs on it, instructions- misc. items. I don't know if you already got the manifold gasket, I used one.
My car sounds pretty freakin' quiet with the stock mufflers but does have a bit more power
Good luck
My car sounds pretty freakin' quiet with the stock mufflers but does have a bit more power
Good luck
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