Buying comptech headers tonight.. I NEED YOUR ADVICE
#1
Buying comptech headers tonight.. I NEED YOUR ADVICE
K so a local guy in toronto is selling a set of used comptech headers. I'm buying them for 450cad obviously and I am going to attempt to install them myself since I aint paying some goon 300 to install headers when i am perfectly capable.
So I know i cannot crack the CAT bolts off so I will be going to a shop and getting them torched off and new ones put on.
Given I can crack the cat bolts off, Do you think i will be able to get the other bolts off without impact tools?
please let me know.
Also i thinking about getting HEADER thermo wrap. Would you guys also reccomend that or what?
Plz let me know.
Either way I got headers by the end of the night.
So I know i cannot crack the CAT bolts off so I will be going to a shop and getting them torched off and new ones put on.
Given I can crack the cat bolts off, Do you think i will be able to get the other bolts off without impact tools?
please let me know.
Also i thinking about getting HEADER thermo wrap. Would you guys also reccomend that or what?
Plz let me know.
Either way I got headers by the end of the night.
#3
wham bam thank you ma'am
iTrader: (8)
any header wrap will work. BUT. make sure u put that special paint before u put the wrap on bc if oil/ grease / water gets in between the wrap and metal it will start to rust faster than if the wrap wasnt on. then u need to put a special sealer to stop the oi/water from getting inside the wrap.
i had to cut off my cat bolts and put in new ones.
i had to cut off my cat bolts and put in new ones.
#5
Lives in Boost
You're not going to know if you can crack the bolts until you're under the car, unless you've already inspected them. I had no problem throwing mine on. The bolts on the cat came off will little convincing. Getting the car on jackstands and getting enough space to work was the key.
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#8
thanks, I've been hunting for 2 1/2 months now and it just so happens it was a local member on here (Wes_R) that contacted me while I was in the pursuit of dc headers.
And I just POUNCED on the opportunity. Luckily I had a half g sitting around just for this scenario.
Finally saving came in handy.
And I just POUNCED on the opportunity. Luckily I had a half g sitting around just for this scenario.
Finally saving came in handy.
#10
am I guaranteed to get the header rattle?
I've done a fair share of reading this morning and I keep hearing about people and them having this friggin rattle at idle in there AT cars.
Will this likely happen to me... if so how do I fix it?
Will wrapping the headers and downpipe help?
Will this likely happen to me... if so how do I fix it?
Will wrapping the headers and downpipe help?
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#17
actually screw the wrap I just did a lil more reading and read about ppl cracking their headers and all sorts of moisture problems and re-wrapping issues..
I'll just return my shyt get the 70$ back and use that $ to get the bolts and gaskets I am missing. Then it's time to attempt this epic install!!
I plan on making a little DIY if all goes well.
I will be doing the P2R manifold gasket and headers at the same time so the manifold will be off the car. better pictures. Easier access.
I'll just return my shyt get the 70$ back and use that $ to get the bolts and gaskets I am missing. Then it's time to attempt this epic install!!
I plan on making a little DIY if all goes well.
I will be doing the P2R manifold gasket and headers at the same time so the manifold will be off the car. better pictures. Easier access.
#24
1/4 inch overlap I read. And I did 1/2 inch. The entire J pipe up to the flex pipe. I got like 25-30 feet left of the wide stuff and I gotta buy the 1 inch stuff to do the headers themselves since the bends are so tight. But I know this is gonna turn out SOOO DAMN GOOD.
shyt... think I should get a b4 and after dyno ????? how many ppl wanna see that?
shyt... think I should get a b4 and after dyno ????? how many ppl wanna see that?
#27
3.7L Nitrous Breathing CL
iTrader: (7)
Staying tuned to see how this works out for you.
Cover up the badge man,anyone you want to know they're comptechs will already know.
This reminds me of the people that ride around with 24" stickers on their car.Why,everyone who cares already knows what your rolling on.
Not downing you in anyway so dont get affended,I actually enjoy your posts and all the crap you go threw. Dont people jet hot coat their headers anymore?
This reminds me of the people that ride around with 24" stickers on their car.Why,everyone who cares already knows what your rolling on.
Not downing you in anyway so dont get affended,I actually enjoy your posts and all the crap you go threw. Dont people jet hot coat their headers anymore?
#34
ok good news.. I got under the car today and cracked the cat bolts off no problem.. I guess the car is pretty mint lol!
SO the install I can do myself. But I WANNA get b4 and after dyno BADD..
I want you fellow aziners to decide what I should DO!! I'm willing to wait a week or 2 and put some more money down to get the results
What do YOU say ppl?.
SO the install I can do myself. But I WANNA get b4 and after dyno BADD..
I want you fellow aziners to decide what I should DO!! I'm willing to wait a week or 2 and put some more money down to get the results
What do YOU say ppl?.
#36
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Go for it.
#38
do it??? as in dyno it?
Lol it's gonna be like a 2 wwek wait
Or I just put them on tomorrow.
I'm gonna try and get some others to come for the dyno to make it cheaper. Hopefully I can. I'll let everyone know how that goes.
But right now I got like 100$ left to soend onmy car till I get more $ on friday lol... So i dunno.
Lol it's gonna be like a 2 wwek wait
Or I just put them on tomorrow.
I'm gonna try and get some others to come for the dyno to make it cheaper. Hopefully I can. I'll let everyone know how that goes.
But right now I got like 100$ left to soend onmy car till I get more $ on friday lol... So i dunno.
#40
lol alright... well today I went and got more header wrap for the headers..
Since I used 80ft worth for the J pipe!!! and it's still wet I'm wating for that shyt to dry.
So it looks like sometime b4 friday night they will be on. I just know need to get the bolts.
Question about the COMPTECH GASKET WHERE IT MEETS THE CAT.
There is still what looks like an o ring gasket there. SO what do I do just bolt that up to my cat? or is there another exhaust o ring. that I need to get or what?
SOMEONE PLZ fill me in..
Aside from that all i need to get are the header o ring gaskets and the 6 bolts and 12 washers.
IS that all i need....
I got the parts for the CAT?? assuming I can get the cat bolts off which I can.
Since I used 80ft worth for the J pipe!!! and it's still wet I'm wating for that shyt to dry.
So it looks like sometime b4 friday night they will be on. I just know need to get the bolts.
Question about the COMPTECH GASKET WHERE IT MEETS THE CAT.
There is still what looks like an o ring gasket there. SO what do I do just bolt that up to my cat? or is there another exhaust o ring. that I need to get or what?
SOMEONE PLZ fill me in..
Aside from that all i need to get are the header o ring gaskets and the 6 bolts and 12 washers.
IS that all i need....
I got the parts for the CAT?? assuming I can get the cat bolts off which I can.