I know that there are like a bajillion threads already; I've spend like an hour and a half tonight alone trying to find info on specific information (using the search function) on what's needed to delete the U-bend that hangs way down on the Speed Daddy Headers. I've ordered a set and am going to include the additional items I intend to order just for moral support hoping someone says, "yeah that's what you need," or "you are an idiot." I understand that most people aren't too worried about it, but if I'm able I'd like to care of it when I have access to a heated shop with a lift and welder over the Christmas break rather than finding a speed bump a few weeks from now and damaging things. The shop is near my father's farm and it is 10 mile trip one way to go to Napa and I'd like to have to take as few trips as possible to town for parts. In the midst of writing my post, I found the post on modifying the headers (Pictures of Modified SD Headers), but it does not include all of the tubing info (size and and angle);
I think I understand how to create my own jig, but could still use advice on building one if anyone has any. Again I am trying to eliminate unnecessary trips to town.
I plan on ordering the following all from Summit just for simplicity sake, there may be less expensive prices out there, but I am about $4 short of free shipping, and I'll find something to take care of that (the parts needed to get rid of that ugly bend).
Copper RTV
2x2.25" Band clamps
2x3" Band clamps
Flex Pipe
O2 Bung
So in addition to the aforementioned, what parts do I need to get rid of that speed bump catcher?
I found this 45* bend; you guys think it will take care of the tubing needs for modification?
Pypes Exhaust Tubing Mandrel Bends PVM59S - SummitRacing.com
I have read the header/manifold thread, as well as billboost37's install write-up, as well as vailskier3's install write-up
Since I am irritating the guys who have been around for a long time anyway, I thought I'd ask some more newbs questions...
I am planning on using the race pipe that goes along with it and delete the cat; move the O2 bung into new pipe where u-bend would have been and keeping the EGR. Anyone have tips for the EGR?
Let me have it guys.