Header and manifold Thread

[REDCRAPGP]

i was planning on getting speed daddys but will i have any issues with the bend thing since i'm lowered on eibachs and soon coilovers?

Just modify if anything

http://www.grandprixforums.net/pictu...jig-44223.html

[blakgtp]

skimmed through that thread. someone said the flex piece should be replaced cuz it will leak?

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

It can leak. Beacause its a cheaper single walled flex pipe.

You can buy a doubled walled ZZP 3in flex pipe, take it to a place and get it welded up in place of the old one.

Its what I did.

[blakgtp]

guessing i do this before installing the headers?

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

Yes.

ZZP one is in my hand.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/a.../Photo0389.jpg

Welded on.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/a.../Photo0393.jpg

[blakgtp]

just checked zzp and they only have 42mm and 2 inch flex pieces? are they just out of stock or do they not carry the 3 inch anymore

[blakgtp]

wondering if the clamps i need are this style: Exhaust Band Clamp

or this style: V Band Clamp

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

if you did some reading, you'd already know the SD headers come with a v band clamp and some crappy horse shoe style clamps.

And that you need to buy two 2.25in band clamps and two 3in band clamps and use the v band clamp with the headers.


ZZP site says they come in 2in, 2.5in and 3in sizes, but you cant click on the 3in size, call them or email them and figure out why, or find another site that sells them, 3in x 6in long.

[REDCRAPGP]

Zzp is currently out of stock on the 3" flex pipe per email i received from them a few days ago.. They said they should have more available in the next few weeks.


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[blakgtp]

if you did some reading, you'd already know the SD headers come with a v band clamp and some crappy horse shoe style clamps.

And that you need to buy two 2.25in band clamps and two 3in band clamps and use the v band clamp with the headers.


ZZP site says they come in 2in, 2.5in and 3in sizes, but you cant click on the 3in size, call them or email them and figure out why, or find another site that sells them, 3in x 6in long.

i read it was 2 2.25's and 2 3's but didnt know which style i needed. thanks for clearing it up for me though

[JDrach]

So im in the same boat as you, with SD's you need 2x 2.25 and 2x 3in BAND clamps, a new flex pipe ( to safeguard leaking ) and new gaskets?

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

re-use the stock manifold gaskets. They are metal.

[JDrach]

But if they're in bad condition get new ones? As for the flex section, since zzp is out, where should i order a new one thats double walled n stainless steel?

[blakgtp]

i just bought my flex from this place Air to Water Intercooler

[JDrach]

Those dont say if they're double walled. I just dont want any leaking problems.

[blakgtp]

wondering if this is the gasket i need from downpipe to cat? ZZPerformance - 3 inch 2 bolt Exhaust Gasket #ZZ-3DPGKT

[JDrach]

isnt stock 2.25? if so wouldnt it need to mate the 3in dp to a 2.25 catback?

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

SD's have a reducer down that make the cat back bolt straight up.

The Sd's should come with its own gasket there, but use some rtv on both sides and done.

[blakgtp]

k, thanks man

[Aeroheadcww]

I got my Speed Daddys and I had a terrible time with the crossover pipe, the ends just did not line up correctly. I ended up forcing it and the whole thing is in a bind and not sealed properly. I plan on fixing it soon, I ordered the cutest little flex section for the crossover pipe, 4" oal. Has anyone else had trouble with the crossover?

Also they hit the fan motor and the front O2 hits the tunnel. 2004+ will need about a foot long wiring extension for the rear O2, I just soldered and shrink wrapped in an extension with no issues. Tranny Dipstick had to be bent way over toward the drivers side to clear them.