All Engines: How-to Install header and downpipe
08-10-2009, 08:27 PM
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is the header to head gasket manditory?
zzp told me the stock gasket would be fine, just wasn't sure
zzp told me the stock gasket would be fine, just wasn't sure
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08-10-2009, 10:45 PM
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Thanks man! glad its helping people!
08-11-2009, 06:35 AM
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just ordered one from napa. they said they didnt have anything on file for a 2006 so i got one for a 2005. gonna be like $17
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09-01-2009, 07:34 PM
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my second o2 has now decided that my cat isnt doing a good enough job. it was fine for 2 weeks, then last week it turned the CEL on. i have the high flow cat. i know that you can fool the o2 with a tune, but is there any other way to fool it?? thanks
09-05-2009, 04:25 PM
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Maybe start a new thread about it?
10-10-2009, 03:08 PM
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Some help please
Hey,
I'm in the process of installing the zzp header/dp combo on my 2.2L. For the life of me, I can't break the 3 15mm header to manifold nuts loose
Did you do it from the top or bottom? I've only been trying from the top (for an hour). I use lots of PB Blaster but the bastards are really stuck.
Thanks
I'm in the process of installing the zzp header/dp combo on my 2.2L. For the life of me, I can't break the 3 15mm header to manifold nuts loose
Did you do it from the top or bottom? I've only been trying from the top (for an hour). I use lots of PB Blaster but the bastards are really stuck. Thanks
10-10-2009, 03:14 PM
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I went at it from the bottom. try using a few extentions so you can get some leverage. BTW If you are replacing both the header and DP you shouldn't have to undo the header/DP connection. Just take them out in a solid piece
03-12-2010, 04:13 PM
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i was looking on alldata and it is showing that the header nuts be torqued to 10 ft lbs which is 120 in lbs.
The graphic here is showing 106 in lbs, that a big difference, which one is right?
The graphic here is showing 106 in lbs, that a big difference, which one is right?
03-30-2010, 07:03 PM
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Thanks, Hope this can help you out!
03-31-2010, 03:41 PM
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I installed a obx header and dp I got from JTLucas (forum member). After the initial install i had a leak on the passenger side of the header somewhere, so today, I took it off and put the factory gasket back on, as it was still in great cond. I torqued all the bolts down correctly and in order. Also, when I had the header off this time, I checked to see if there was anything on the block. I cranked it up and still a leak in the same spot.
Any ideas? maybe a better type of gasket?
Any ideas? maybe a better type of gasket?
03-31-2010, 09:58 PM
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I installed a obx header and dp I got from JTLucas (forum member). After the initial install i had a leak on the passenger side of the header somewhere, so today, I took it off and put the factory gasket back on, as it was still in great cond. I torqued all the bolts down correctly and in order. Also, when I had the header off this time, I checked to see if there was anything on the block. I cranked it up and still a leak in the same spot.
Any ideas? maybe a better type of gasket?
Any ideas? maybe a better type of gasket?
but there are thicker gaskets that can sometimes fix this issue..Check out http://www.remflex.com/ they have some good gaskets!
05-13-2010, 02:37 PM
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I just installed a XTC 2.5" high flow cat dp and i have a leak and i have tried to tighten all 5 bolts and i cannot find this leak!!!
I just installed a XTC 2.5" high flow cat dp and i have a leak and i have tried to tighten all 5 bolts and i cannot find this leak!!! I have a leak and its super bad i live in Naperville so if anyone is near me and wants to help me figure it out please let me know
I just installed a XTC 2.5" high flow cat dp and i have a leak and i have tried to tighten all 5 bolts and i cannot find this leak!!! I have a leak and its super bad i live in Naperville so if anyone is near me and wants to help me figure it out please let me know
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05-25-2010, 10:08 PM
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05-27-2010, 02:53 AM
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05-27-2010, 07:33 PM
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05-27-2010, 09:03 PM
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Nice man I am glad I found this write up - Im installing a Vibrant Header/DP combo on my SS/SC tomorrow, hopefully this goes smoothly. Read all the previous posts so hopefully I can avoid some of those same problems others have been having. Thanks for posting this, you've taken my fears of conquering this away lol