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So who wants to be the first to buy them?
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Originally posted by Twisted6:
Just wanted to update the thread. The headers/manifolds on the 6 are identical to that of the Contour, the y-pipe (and our flex pipe) are the only differences.
With that said, Wagner Motorsports is selling their stainless steel headers for the 3.0L Mazda6 for $550, about $110 cheaper than the ceramic coated MSDS headers. Knowing how easy it is to modify the stock y-pipe on your cars, I thought you guys might appreciate this info, especially for those looking to get headers a little cheaper:
http://wagnermotorsports.net/headers.htm
I've never heard of these guys. Do they have a decent reputation among the Mazda guys, as far as fit, build quality etc?
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if this is truly the case, perhaps msds can come down on there prices a little since they will surely be making them in a slightly higher volume.... 
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this has got me doing some research, apparently dc sports is considering producing a 6 header as well this could be really good news
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If these are SS, and they really work, I wouldn't bother with the coatings. The pictures of their Protege header look pretty impressive. That's a "true" $500 set of headers, then. With MSDS, you just about have to get the coatings so they won't rust.
Exciting stuff.
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Originally posted by zm830101:
this has got me doing some research, apparently dc sports is considering producing a 6 header as well this could be really good news
Maybe. DC list price for a 350Z is anywhere from $623 to over $1200.
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With the growing popularity of the 6, hopefully there will be a small handfull of companies producing them. I'd still like to see a set of 6 headers installed on a contour before I get excited.
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This just became 100% interesting.
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i am going to check with a local car forum in my area and see if they know anything about this company. i'll get back to you guys once i get a response.
Edit: They are a sponsor of the forum.. so there is a chance i could get a discount or something =) I sent a PM to the owner a few minutes ago.
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Originally posted by Dan Nixon:
Are you able to reduce the size of and taper the (empty) precat chamber to make it more "collecter" size/shape?
I have one of the old (if not only) Roush protype (belong to Dan Beggs) front manifolds (the precat is replaced by a collecter and the L shape elbow is a smooth mandrel bend and an interested in making the rear manifold precat chamber match..
To address your comment... Although I considered chopping off the "expansion chamber" and welding in a straight through pipe (c/w mandrel bend on the front precat), I took the easy way out and did not. Internal welding was done at the flange to shell connection. I do not recall which, but 1 is welded internally and the other externally. Both are welded internally & externally now. Then I used a die grinder c/w carbide burr set to properly 'flow' them as there are plenty of jagged bits of metal sticking out into the airflow.
However, they have to be removed and reinstalled on my 96 so maybe more work is in order....
My guess would be that the Roush piece you have is a custom 1 off and if you can find someone who can custom fabricate a collector for you, preferably from stainless you'll be all set. Finding 4 or 2 into 1 collectors is easy, but 3 into 1....?
Redcoat Raceworks. Performance parts and custom fabricating for Contours, Mystiques and Cougars. Specializing in chassis and suspension parts. Custom end links, control arms, strut tower bars, engine torque braces, etc.
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