header interest important!!

**minichopper6hp** · 11-13-2009

Im bumping this thread because i have decided to go through with this, ordering the stuff tonite. If i could start a list of potential interest that would be great, to see how many sets to be made first. I will provide pics of the headers and installed pics as well, guaranteed to fit.

**DanGTP** · 11-13-2009

The "hump" sticks down a fair amount. The one set I put on, the guy later took it to an exhaust shop and had them remove the hump. As for the interlock, the local I helped only had that part there for a week. It was removed when the hump was taken out. It sealed for a week, at least...

Logan, I'm glad to see that you're going through with this. I'll be excited to see the outcome.

**BlownBigBlock** · 12-09-2009

So where does this stand? Or is it another one of those "I'll do it" than you never hear anything about it again?

**TorqueAutoMotiv** · 12-09-2009

well Im intrested And will have money after jan 15th
im still looking at ssauto but if you get a set in a car and pics and all Im intrested

**blueguy** · 12-09-2009

PACESETTERS!! And weld them...best budget header if done right.

**TheOtherNick** · 12-09-2009

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

PACESETTERS!! And weld them...best budget header if done right.

SSAC not welded even better budget headers.

**Amb4** · 12-09-2009

I'm interested I'm looking for a set after the new year!

**blueguy** · 12-09-2009

Funky 2.5" DP fail^^

**DanGTP** · 12-10-2009

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

Funky 2.5" DP fail^^

The SSAC's? They've got a 3" DP.

**minichopper6hp** · 12-10-2009

Ok guys heres where we are at. Apparently there is interest so we will go through with this. Im working with a couple of buddys on this as it needs to be financed to get the materials. Ill let you know when i get the stuff, they should be ready by mid january. I have a couple questions for potential buyers:

1. On the downpipe, for clearance issues im thinking of cutting off the 3 bolt flange and welding on a v band clamp its lower profile to ensure it doesnt interfere with the firewall. Thoughts?

2. On the crossover, would you be interested in me adding a v band connection towards the rear so that you can take apart the crossover in case you had to remove the tranny and it would make header install easier. The v band clamps dont leak so that wont be a problem. Thoughts?

**JJ91284** · 12-11-2009

Originally Posted by minichopper6hp

Ok guys heres where we are at. Apparently there is interest so we will go through with this. Im working with a couple of buddys on this as it needs to be financed to get the materials. Ill let you know when i get the stuff, they should be ready by mid january. I have a couple questions for potential buyers:

1. On the downpipe, for clearance issues im thinking of cutting off the 3 bolt flange and welding on a v band clamp its lower profile to ensure it doesnt interfere with the firewall. Thoughts?

2. On the crossover, would you be interested in me adding a v band connection towards the rear so that you can take apart the crossover in case you had to remove the tranny and it would make header install easier. The v band clamps dont leak so that wont be a problem. Thoughts?

IF you make them like this, they will sell.

Don't use cheap materials

Use 304 or 321 SS
interlock flexes
3/8 or 1/2 in SS flange
SS vibrant V-band clamps have a nice male/female lip which ensures perfect sealing

**blowfishRus6** · 12-11-2009

^^^^^ i kinda like that design. working on the Y pipe trying to clamp it down and everything while its on the car is kind of a *****. if the back header would not be an install issuie to get it on/in the car then this looks like it would simplify installation. and if it seals up with those clamps, then why not.

**minichopper6hp** · 12-11-2009

Thats basically what i was getting at. Who made those?

**JJ91284** · 12-11-2009

Originally Posted by minichopper6hp

Thats basically what i was getting at. Who made those?

SSAC base headers modified with vband, flexes, and downpipe modified

**QwikGT** · 12-11-2009

those look like a set of slp's or ssac, that had vbands welded on. looks like a good design

**DanGTP** · 12-11-2009

V-band clamps are definitely the way to go.
The design of the picture above is pretty much perfect! The flex could be placed post-bend in order to allow the pipe to hug the tunnel a bit better...

Can we make the EGR an option? I don't have it, and would prefer not to have to block it off or have it welded shut.

**minichopper6hp** · 12-11-2009

Most definitely. Egr can be an option. Basically im buying headers and modding them like the above ones, except that the crossover wont have a flex as it doesnt need one, and the downpipe flex is on the straight part, not the slanted as above. I can remove the egr and weld it shut if you need.

**Vegas~Blown** · 12-12-2009

Originally Posted by minichopper6hp

the downpipe flex is on the straight part, not the slanted as above.

if you mean the horizontal part of the pipe I wonder how the flex would handle the compression rather than the side to side movement if it were in the vertical part of the pipe?

**JJ91284** · 12-12-2009

Originally Posted by minichopper6hp

Most definitely. Egr can be an option. Basically im buying headers and modding them like the above ones, except that the crossover wont have a flex as it doesnt need one, and the downpipe flex is on the straight part, not the slanted as above. I can remove the egr and weld it shut if you need.

Crossover pipe has to have a flex if its using a vband on both sides as this is what allows the pipe to slide in and be pulled tight. If it can't do this then your essentially torquing the manifolds off the head to close the gap. If you don't have a flex in the crossover, the design is flawed as you'd have to have the crossover pipe perfect and thats assuming the SSAC ARE AN EXACT COPY which we all know is not true.

**minichopper6hp** · 12-12-2009

Originally Posted by JJ91284

Crossover pipe has to have a flex if its using a vband on both sides as this is what allows the pipe to slide in and be pulled tight. If it can't do this then your essentially torquing the manifolds off the head to close the gap. If you don't have a flex in the crossover, the design is flawed as you'd have to have the crossover pipe perfect and thats assuming the SSAC ARE AN EXACT COPY which we all know is not true.

First, the crossover isnt going to be dual vband. Its gonna have a v band at the rear and retain the donut flange seal as i have seen now problem with the sealing capabilities. Second, each unit is mocked up on the engine to ensure fitment, so that wont be an issue.