Finally got rid of the Megans, got XS Headers
#122
So I have a few questions...
-You guys said to get the 8.8 bolts? is that the strength? and how long do they have to be?
-About these gaskets?
i need header to a pipe and header to head? Do I have to buy these or can I reuse the ones on my car?
-So everyone is saying the bolts on the 99 are rusted or something? I have a 99, how am I suposed to get them off? (I have a "california car" so minght they not be rusted to hell?
-You guys said to get the 8.8 bolts? is that the strength? and how long do they have to be?
-About these gaskets?
i need header to a pipe and header to head? Do I have to buy these or can I reuse the ones on my car?
-So everyone is saying the bolts on the 99 are rusted or something? I have a 99, how am I suposed to get them off? (I have a "california car" so minght they not be rusted to hell?
#124
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Originally Posted by Acuracy02
The GOOD news is that this same friend has spoken with this distributor and was informed that they offer a lifetime warranty on their products....so if they do break sources claim they can be replaced under warranty....forever.
I believe all this to be true and that he and I were speaking of the same distributor XS-Power but I know that there are other rip offs closely related to XS-Engineering, etc. so there is a chance I am off. Just a heads up on the potential good and bad.
I believe all this to be true and that he and I were speaking of the same distributor XS-Power but I know that there are other rip offs closely related to XS-Engineering, etc. so there is a chance I am off. Just a heads up on the potential good and bad.
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Originally Posted by bmoreTLS
is it necessary to change out your exhaust system, when you get headers?
#127
Originally Posted by Excelerate
No, the headers are a direct bolt on to your stock exhaust system, in this case directly to your cat.
#128
Originally Posted by bmoreTLS
maybe I should ask if the stock system allows the headers to breath properly?
Yes...
You don't have to have aftermarket exhaust if you install headers. The factory exhaust is fine.
#129
Originally Posted by CaliChris517
So I have a few questions...
-You guys said to get the 8.8 bolts? is that the strength? and how long do they have to be?
-About these gaskets?
i need header to a pipe and header to head? Do I have to buy these or can I reuse the ones on my car?
-So everyone is saying the bolts on the 99 are rusted or something? I have a 99, how am I suposed to get them off? (I have a "california car" so minght they not be rusted to hell?
-You guys said to get the 8.8 bolts? is that the strength? and how long do they have to be?
-About these gaskets?
i need header to a pipe and header to head? Do I have to buy these or can I reuse the ones on my car?
-So everyone is saying the bolts on the 99 are rusted or something? I have a 99, how am I suposed to get them off? (I have a "california car" so minght they not be rusted to hell?
The only gaskets you would need is the manifold to head gaskets. (i reused mine) the only bolts that may be hard to get off are the ones on the cat
#130
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
the only bolts that may be hard to get off are the ones on the cat
#135
Originally Posted by CaliChris517
I ORDERED MY XS HEADERS TODAY!!!!! I BEAT SOMEONE ON THIS BOARD FOR THEM! LOL, but i didnt know they were from here until after i won... ended up paying 7.50 more than you joe. oh well
THAT WAS ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's cool. Like I said, I did reply to you but it was probably too late. Anyway I finally got mine for 140 shipped LOL. $17.50 cheaper.
#136
Originally Posted by joe80055
Does it matter? He's got headers now!!.. congrats. lol If you're going to install this yourself, brace yourself for 7 years of rust on those nuts & bolts... damn those sons of bitches
#137
Originally Posted by CaliChris517
Well, i live in California... it doesnt snow were i live so that means no salt on roads... which means very little to no rust.
#138
Originally Posted by Shaqs2002TLS
THAT WAS ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's cool. Like I said, I did reply to you but it was probably too late. Anyway I finally got mine for 140 shipped LOL. $17.50 cheaper.
#140
Originally Posted by gurot1
someone had asked about shipping to canada.
I paid 110+50 shipping US dollars. I didn't have to pay duty or taxes. oh yeah don't forget the 3 dollars insurance. So 163 US to ship to Canada.
I paid 110+50 shipping US dollars. I didn't have to pay duty or taxes. oh yeah don't forget the 3 dollars insurance. So 163 US to ship to Canada.
that is a great deal...
i thought the brokerage fee and handling fee woud be charged as well.
how did you avoid those fees?
if thats the case, I'm gonna order them soon.
I was very scared about those ridiculous fees that FEDEX and UPS charges.
#141
Originally Posted by chewi
are u serious?
that is a great deal...
i thought the brokerage fee and handling fee woud be charged as well.
how did you avoid those fees?
if thats the case, I'm gonna order them soon.
I was very scared about those ridiculous fees that FEDEX and UPS charges.
that is a great deal...
i thought the brokerage fee and handling fee woud be charged as well.
how did you avoid those fees?
if thats the case, I'm gonna order them soon.
I was very scared about those ridiculous fees that FEDEX and UPS charges.
#142
Originally Posted by lostchild83
The seller declared the item to be "refurbished diesel test pipe demo" and declared the commercial value to be 0$. That's why when I got them, fedex charged me nothing! On the other hand, if it does get damaged during transit, you would get screwed cuz the insured value will be 0$ and you would end up with nothing... However, the seller wrapped it pretty good, double boxed it, with styrofoam popcorn and bubble wrapped the headers. Shouldn't be a problem...
thanks for the hint... i'm gonna tell him that too when i bid for it.
#143
Originally Posted by lostchild83
The seller declared the item to be "refurbished diesel test pipe demo" and declared the commercial value to be 0$. That's why when I got them, fedex charged me nothing! On the other hand, if it does get damaged during transit, you would get screwed cuz the insured value will be 0$ and you would end up with nothing... However, the seller wrapped it pretty good, double boxed it, with styrofoam popcorn and bubble wrapped the headers. Shouldn't be a problem...
#144
some info if you have resonance
Just wanted to give an update on resonance.
i had the headers on for about a month on my tl, no problem, about a week ago starteg getting metal against metal resonance, put the car on the lift, looked under and the rubber that the hanger on the b-pipe attaches to right near the cat was shot. So fabbed up a new one using some rubber hose and bam, no more resonance. So in case some people have been getting some resonance with the xs headers, just wanted to give a heads up to check the hanger.
i had the headers on for about a month on my tl, no problem, about a week ago starteg getting metal against metal resonance, put the car on the lift, looked under and the rubber that the hanger on the b-pipe attaches to right near the cat was shot. So fabbed up a new one using some rubber hose and bam, no more resonance. So in case some people have been getting some resonance with the xs headers, just wanted to give a heads up to check the hanger.
#145
Originally Posted by c0v3rr1d3
Just wanted to give an update on resonance.
i had the headers on for about a month on my tl, no problem, about a week ago starteg getting metal against metal resonance, put the car on the lift, looked under and the rubber that the hanger on the b-pipe attaches to right near the cat was shot. So fabbed up a new one using some rubber hose and bam, no more resonance. So in case some people have been getting some resonance with the xs headers, just wanted to give a heads up to check the hanger.
i had the headers on for about a month on my tl, no problem, about a week ago starteg getting metal against metal resonance, put the car on the lift, looked under and the rubber that the hanger on the b-pipe attaches to right near the cat was shot. So fabbed up a new one using some rubber hose and bam, no more resonance. So in case some people have been getting some resonance with the xs headers, just wanted to give a heads up to check the hanger.
#147
just found some small diameter rubber hose, not like garden hose, but like your hoses found on your engine, and slipped it over the hanger, its a good temprory fix till i replace the rubber piece. THe hose just replaces the rubber peice that broke/deteriorated.
I remember bigd026 talking about this so i was happy that it was the same problem with mine and so i just wanted to reidereate it for anyone else who might have a problem in the future.
I remember bigd026 talking about this so i was happy that it was the same problem with mine and so i just wanted to reidereate it for anyone else who might have a problem in the future.
#148
Originally Posted by PiZauL
How exactly do you make a hanger out of rubber hose? Just so I prepare for this.
#149
i did a search for the headers on ebay and came up with this Ford Probe GT V6 2.5L 93-97 Turbo XS-Power Header ......are these the correct ones? I'm new to all this stuff and would hate to spend the money and get the wrong ones.
#151
Originally Posted by ATL_nokio
i did a search for the headers on ebay and came up with this Ford Probe GT V6 2.5L 93-97 Turbo XS-Power Header ......are these the correct ones? I'm new to all this stuff and would hate to spend the money and get the wrong ones.
the Accord ones (V6 of course) fit because the TL engine has identical exhaust port configuration.
you want headers for either a CL, TL, or Accord
#152
Originally Posted by bigdo26
I had the exact same problem with my car. The rubber piece broke and was causing metal on metal rubbing/vibrating. Also fixed the hanger and resonance went away!
Just bought a new one for like $10 from Acura... haven't put it in yet though.
#153
Originally Posted by PenguinQX
Huh, I've been having a metal on metal resonance sound too! And I noticed I'm missing some rubber in a hanger... is this the one you're all talking about?
Just bought a new one for like $10 from Acura... haven't put it in yet though.
Just bought a new one for like $10 from Acura... haven't put it in yet though.
#155
Originally Posted by ATL_nokio
yeah i felt stupid asking that question since i did see it was for the Probe but when i did a search for XS Headers on ebay, thats the only when i saw. Looking at getting the accord headers, thanks
#157
Originally Posted by Rpappi
tired of reading.
update for us lazy ones (has anyone had any problems with them)
i have low milage engine. will the oem gasket work for it?
update for us lazy ones (has anyone had any problems with them)
i have low milage engine. will the oem gasket work for it?
#158
Originally Posted by Rpappi
tired of reading.
update for us lazy ones (has anyone had any problems with them)
i have low milage engine. will the oem gasket work for it?
update for us lazy ones (has anyone had any problems with them)
i have low milage engine. will the oem gasket work for it?
No problems so far. I reused my original gaskets for the exhaust manifold to head and used their ring gaskets. No leaks