scotty_95

can anyone tell me were i can find a set of exhaust manifold bolts or studs and nuts? installed my header and cannot get the studs to stay tight and it keeps leaking pretty bad, most of the nuts came off the studs and there in pretty rusted shape, would like to replace

BankerBalt

Just get bolts from home depot

scotty_95

didnt think of that, i would rather have bolts than studs, gasket that came with header leaks its ass off, wanna replace it and bolts tomorrow

scotty_95

gonna try out some copper spray or silicone, iv heard and read alot of good things about it, feel free to bash away

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

Lemme know how it goes i got the same issue

scotty_95

my problem can partially and most likely be from the gasket i used, i used the one that came with header, its a thin metal with paper on each side and i should have known better, but just cause i do not want to remove it a third time i will try the copper

scotty_95

any issues with installing a 2.4L header on the 2.2Ls? i know bolt pattern is the same any issues?

ItalianJoe1

iTrader: (10)

Best move is to order new ones from the dealer, they come with loc-tite on them and the correct locking nuts. If you wanna find the hardware locally, i'd recommend stainless steel and plenty of anti-sieze. Thread is M8x1.25

BankerBalt

the only gains/flow/sound you're going to see is from an aftermarket header. bad mab or zzp will be your best bet

scotty_95

turns out header flange is bent, didnt catch it untill i just took it off to replace gasket, any ides? my down pipe is the obx 2 bolt and cant find another header than is two bolt. putting stock back on is not option

ItalianJoe1

iTrader: (10)

Have it milled flat. Any fabrication shop with a belt sander can do this.

Or, you can get old-school, and do it yourself. Find a nice flat piece of concrete (most driveways work well, or sidewalks ), wet it with water, put the flange on it and move it in a circular/figure-8 pattern. After a couple of passes you will be able to see where the high spots are. From there, to save time, i'd suggest taking a file/sandpaper/grinding wheel and GENTLY remove material from the high spots. Take a little, the put it back on the ground and check for flatness. You will be able to get it close enough that the gasket will seal, and it won't cost you anything.

scotty_95

well turns out im just blind or cross eyed, had it checked by a real mechanic (as im far from) and it isnt, just the papaer gasket that came with it blew out. but sense its off again im going to order a mid/long tube i think

scotty_95

if anyone is interested, im now running a pacesetter mid/long tube header (not sure which it would be called, and a 2.25 catless dp and 2.25 tsudo exhaust and i am pleased with the sound, i did not notice and low end power loss in fact it feels to pull harder low and top end both. for how cheap it was im very pleased with the set up and would recomend it to anyone looking for a good tone that is not that loud