Exhaust Bolts (replacing)
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Exhaust Bolts (replacing)
Ok I'm a little new here and have been doing some reading and searching on doing my exhaust. Here is what I have come up with by reading and searching.
-XS Power Headers seem to be generally a good buy for most with decent power enhancement for the price.
-No real need to change the from the cat back because the Type S has a decent exhaust from the factory.
-To help with exhaust resonation header wrap can be used for good results.
-Most people found the cat bolts to be the biggest pain. Soaking all bolts being removed the night before on a cold engine and again shortly before removal will help this greatly. Pb blaster seems to be the most popular.
-For better sealing of headers replacement bolts should be used.
Following instructions for r and r on here I looked over the whole engine compartment at everything that needs to be removed to do this install. I have all tools necessary along with time and space. I'm getting my list together of parts and prices and havefound everything I need except the replacement bolts. In some posts I found people having success at home depot or napa. Does anyone have part numbers for these items? Or am I better off getting these from the dealer. I'd like to order everything Monday so I have a good chance of getting it done this weekend. Any other suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.
Joe
-XS Power Headers seem to be generally a good buy for most with decent power enhancement for the price.
-No real need to change the from the cat back because the Type S has a decent exhaust from the factory.
-To help with exhaust resonation header wrap can be used for good results.
-Most people found the cat bolts to be the biggest pain. Soaking all bolts being removed the night before on a cold engine and again shortly before removal will help this greatly. Pb blaster seems to be the most popular.
-For better sealing of headers replacement bolts should be used.
Following instructions for r and r on here I looked over the whole engine compartment at everything that needs to be removed to do this install. I have all tools necessary along with time and space. I'm getting my list together of parts and prices and havefound everything I need except the replacement bolts. In some posts I found people having success at home depot or napa. Does anyone have part numbers for these items? Or am I better off getting these from the dealer. I'd like to order everything Monday so I have a good chance of getting it done this weekend. Any other suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.
Joe
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Originally Posted by Beavisboots
-XS Power Headers seem to be generally a good buy for most with decent power enhancement for the price.
Originally Posted by Beavisboots
-No real need to change the from the cat back because the Type S has a decent exhaust from the factory.
Originally Posted by Beavisboots
-To help with exhaust resonation header wrap can be used for good results.
Originally Posted by Beavisboots
-Most people found the cat bolts to be the biggest pain. Soaking all bolts being removed the night before on a cold engine and again shortly before removal will help this greatly. Pb blaster seems to be the most popular.
Originally Posted by Beavisboots
-For better sealing of headers replacement bolts should be used.
#3
CL-S 6Speed is rarely in
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I apologize I didn't clarify what I meant by replacement bolts. I did read that the ones that come with the headers are crap. I didn't want to reuse my stock ones either and want to replace those. Where is the best place to get?
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Originally Posted by Beavisboots
I apologize I didn't clarify what I meant by replacement bolts. I did read that the ones that come with the headers are crap. I didn't want to reuse my stock ones either and want to replace those. Where is the best place to get?
Good luck
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When choosing bolts from whatever store, remember to look for grade 8 steel or better. The bolts I used were 8.8 and had no probs tightening them down. I also recommend the header wrap at least on the cheap leaky flex pipe. My xs headers are loud!!! The sound is def coming from the flex pipe wish I had wrapped them first. Believe me its next on my list of things to do. They did give me noticeable gain in hp though. Good luck with the install, its a good mod.
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Thanks for the advice. I am ordering all my stuff tonight. Definitely getting header wrap. In my search I found a spray referred to as High Heat Coating. Think I may order this too. I found two different kinds. One listed by most companies as "original" and a second listed as copper. Can anyone who's used header wrap coating give me a good suggestion? It looks like most manufacturers offerer the regular stuff in black and silver. If I go with this I will order the black. Seems like the silver would look bad after time and wear. Thanks.
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