xtascox
Hard-core CEG'er
Got my gasket today along with some shiny stickers. I'm going to try to put the gasket in Saturday morning.
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4Cyl Cougar Header
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FIND
Addicted CEG'er
dont forget the sound clip when you are done
xtascox
Hard-core CEG'er
dont forget the sound clip when you are done
If you all enjoy rasp out the ass then sure why not:blackeye::laugh:
xtascox
Hard-core CEG'er
Sound clip. After listening to it, I NEED to get a huge f'ing resonator and a nice muffler. :blackeye::help:
http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j4/xtascox/car/cougar/header/?action=view¤t=PICT0726.flv
http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j4/xtascox/car/cougar/header/?action=view¤t=PICT0726.flv
striker2
Official CEG Vendor
go to advance auto parts and ask about a glasspack "cherry bomb". I was able to get a 2.5" in/out and ~28" overall length for under $30.
zorrex
Enjoys the Abuse
Holy rasp Batman!
xtascox
Hard-core CEG'er
My first priority is the leak that is still there and I'm starting to get pissed. Something must be coming loose because after I go over everything and tighten everything it seems to go away for a short while. I'm almost 100% certain its coming from the manifold to collector, and I think its because one side won't pull together correctly. I'm going to try having someone lift up on the pipe and see if I can tighten it down better.
striker2
Official CEG Vendor
make sure you disconnect the header from the rest of the exhaust first.
xtascox
Hard-core CEG'er
Yea, I think I'm going to do that, but wait until I have better piping to put it on.
striker2
Official CEG Vendor
psh, you dont need piping. open header FTW. :crazy::laugh:
FIND
Addicted CEG'er
that wont sound bad once the exhaust is fixed up.
xtascox
Hard-core CEG'er
That's my plan, basically detach the pipe at the flange and start over.
xtascox
Hard-core CEG'er
Yea, my neighbors won't mind it when I come up my hill at 1am and go to work at 630am :laugh:
FIND
Addicted CEG'er
I ran my car open headers for a while when my neighbors thought they didnt need to listen to me when I asked them NOT to blast their music right across from the window where my children were sleeping at 1am.
After they woke up a few mornings at 6am, we came to an agreement.
After they woke up a few mornings at 6am, we came to an agreement.
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xtascox
Hard-core CEG'er
Lol, nice one. I probably just would have cut their power or something but whatever works for ya:laugh:
xtascox
Hard-core CEG'er
Ugh, the leak is still there but not nearly as bad. I'm really thinking its coming from around the header to head connection but everything is tightened to spec and then some.
ohsigmachi
CEG'er
A good Copper gasket will solve that issue.
xtascox
Hard-core CEG'er
Yea, I'm really considering ordering the "performance" exhaust manifold gasket form autozone.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ca...nce&fromWhere=&searchText=&_requestid=1098110
FIND
Addicted CEG'er
just use some copper gasket sealant. I have almost never installed a header that didnt leak even with a good gasket.
Gasket sealant = problem solved.
Gasket sealant = problem solved.
xtascox
Hard-core CEG'er
Yea the guy at the parts shop told me that with headers comes leaks. Looks like I'll pick up some sealant.