Yup, we welded the pipes together similar to that.
Thanks for the support and help!
Thanks for the support and help!
Thank you for the support! At least you guys didnt hide and stop production like other people!Yup, we welded the pipes together similar to that.
Thanks for the support and help!
Gotta see when I can do that sometime...I'd like to hear some sound clips, if you have them.
Labor shouldnt be an issue if they do it as I explained in the thread, if they pace themselves and work efficient, it shouldnt run more than $300...Super impressive write-up. Can't thank you enough! The tough or long install is making me hesitant to pull the trigger. I had my local shop look and they thought there was a ton of room and the install should be a piece of cake. Everyone I have talked to who have headers installed have indicated the install has been a real pain and a long process and I can't really afford a huge labor bill to install these.
This is true, also mentioned in my post!as a note on the Xpipe fitment to other CBEs.
Our Xpipe is designed to fit the OEM CBE - other CBEs should fit just as well if they were designded off the flange position of the factory CBE.. it seems that most are not.
Unfortunately - other CBE manufacturers are not up to spec with factory "bolt-on" application assuming that everything will have those flex joints that allow for +/- 1" of movement
This is exactly what I was concerned about. I just asked my friend who is a former ASE Cert. Mechanic if he would be willing to help me install headers if I got them. He has worked on my car with me before, and thought it wouldn't be a problem. I might need to reconsider that request and just bring it to a shop and let them do it.Super impressive write-up. Can't thank you enough! The tough or long install is making me hesitant to pull the trigger. I had my local shop look and they thought there was a ton of room and the install should be a piece of cake. Everyone I have talked to who have headers installed have indicated the install has been a real pain and a long process and I can't really afford a huge labor bill to install these.
Interesting, perhaps people are trying to do these in driveways where i can see it would be a pain.This is exactly what I was concerned about. I just asked my friend who is a former ASE Cert. Mechanic if he would be willing to help me install headers if I got them. He has worked on my car with me before, and thought it wouldn't be a problem. I might need to reconsider that request and just bring it to a shop and let them do it.
My friend has every tool you can find in any shop. He's not your typical white trash driveway mechanic. I trust him before I would trust most shops.Interesting, perhaps people are trying to do these in driveways where i can see it would be a pain.
The most painful aspect IMO was getting the nuts loose off the factory headers.
Getting everything back on with cp-e headers was straight forward, lifting up the motor a hair for clearance on the driver side.
The ATXs require disconnecting of the steering shaft which is a breeze.
Noo not doubting that.. just saying from having designed these headers.My friend has every tool you can find in any shop. He's not your typical white trash driveway mechanic. I trust him before I would trust most shops.
The lift part is exactly why I would consider having them done at a shop. Ramps and jack stands only give you so much clearance. If Edwin and I ever show up at the meet at the Tower Shops together, I will get a chance to hear them.Noo not doubting that.. just saying from having designed these headers.
A lift does help.