Mods (Comptech Headers)
#1
Mods (Comptech Headers)
I tried installing a used set of Comptech Headers on Friday. No dice. The bolts on the cat would not budge after pb blaster and a lot of muscle. I didn't want to strip it so I quit. I tried using the extension on my socket wrench to disconnect the stock manifold from the downpipe but that was giving me a lot of trouble as well. I am getting price quotes from some shops this week. I don't want to pay more than $250. Is that fair? Anyway, I don't advise installing headers if you don't have a car lift. I used ramps and it was very cramped and uncomfortable. Has anyone heard of stainless steel headers causing so much heat to the point it was affecting the radiator components?
Anyone have I/H with the WS2?
I painted my calipers red this weekend with the DupliColor kit and it came out beautiful. It really makes my new rotors stand out as well. It's funny that my cheapest mod gets the most attention.
I'm gonna try and post pics this week, I want to know what you guys think.
Oh yea, it should be ok to use the rest of my caliper paint on my engine cover, right??
Anyone have I/H with the WS2?
I painted my calipers red this weekend with the DupliColor kit and it came out beautiful. It really makes my new rotors stand out as well. It's funny that my cheapest mod gets the most attention.
I'm gonna try and post pics this week, I want to know what you guys think.
Oh yea, it should be ok to use the rest of my caliper paint on my engine cover, right??
#4
soak it... freeze off it... liquid wrench..
anything or everything thats available.. soak that shit on there.. leave it there over night or something...
somebody did that to their header before coming to me.. made the job way easier for me and quicker.
anything or everything thats available.. soak that shit on there.. leave it there over night or something...
somebody did that to their header before coming to me.. made the job way easier for me and quicker.
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#9
I know, I love doing things myself but I really need a lift for this. I'm pretty sure a blow torch would do the job to expand and loosen the bolts. Headers is like the easiest most difficult job.
After getting sunburn this weekend painting my calipers, I think I'll just have a shop do it for me. A Lotus mechanic told me $250 for the header install and a tune. He says he can squeeze out some extra horses and will show me with a dyno.
After getting sunburn this weekend painting my calipers, I think I'll just have a shop do it for me. A Lotus mechanic told me $250 for the header install and a tune. He says he can squeeze out some extra horses and will show me with a dyno.
#10
you got sunburn painting calipers? were you using a Q-tip or what j/k I say soak the hell out of those bolts with the blaster and let them soak..maybe do two overnights worth just to be sure then give it another shot
#11
I know, I love doing things myself but I really need a lift for this. I'm pretty sure a blow torch would do the job to expand and loosen the bolts. Headers is like the easiest most difficult job.
After getting sunburn this weekend painting my calipers, I think I'll just have a shop do it for me. A Lotus mechanic told me $250 for the header install and a tune. He says he can squeeze out some extra horses and will show me with a dyno.
After getting sunburn this weekend painting my calipers, I think I'll just have a shop do it for me. A Lotus mechanic told me $250 for the header install and a tune. He says he can squeeze out some extra horses and will show me with a dyno.
exactly....
#14
wow these threads grow fast!... some shops charge the book value for repairs/installations, like say the book says replacing the air filter is an 1.5hr job, they charge you for that even though it would take them 30 mins.. thats how they really make money..
I'll try again, no one I know has a lift, I have these stupid ramps that give me just enough room to worm underneath there..
i bought these headers used from a guy on here, he says he only put 20k on them but they look pretty used.. no way to tell huh?.. should i clean the insides of the headers with a wire brush??
I'll try again, no one I know has a lift, I have these stupid ramps that give me just enough room to worm underneath there..
i bought these headers used from a guy on here, he says he only put 20k on them but they look pretty used.. no way to tell huh?.. should i clean the insides of the headers with a wire brush??
#17
Mine needed to be torched off.
Acetelyne Torch and 10 mins and they all came off.
Then i bought new bolts with lots of anti seize to hopefully prevent them from seizing up if I ever reinstalled the OEM Headers
Acetelyne Torch and 10 mins and they all came off.
Then i bought new bolts with lots of anti seize to hopefully prevent them from seizing up if I ever reinstalled the OEM Headers
#21
ok, round 2 this weekend.. im gonna torch the cat bolts or cut them and replace them...
last time i noticed part of the alternator was in the way of the far left nut on the front manifold.. anyone have trouble with this?
last time i noticed part of the alternator was in the way of the far left nut on the front manifold.. anyone have trouble with this?
#23
I'll suggest it again, if you want to save yourself a lot of headache and time just get them removed at an exhaust shop...very inexpensive and it will leave you more time for installing the new headers.
#30
Impact guns are not always the answer. The bolts at the cat (the fabled 3 bolts) are under tremendous heat, in addition to crap from the road, water, etc... It is very very common for those nuts/bolts to weld themselves together from the heat and lock up...at which point you should take a recip. saw/hacksaw to them and cut them off. It really just depends how much time you wanna spend trying to get them to loosen up. Saw them off and replace them will save you a lot of time and muscle soreness.
Last edited by richmondtls; 08-14-2009 at 09:13 PM. Reason: I hate misspelling!!!
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