Gettin' some headers tomorrow

[destroyer1362]

.. If I can pick between these. I need help deciding, so heres what I need.
1. They need to connect to my stock y-pipe
2. They need to work with air-injection. (Question on this.. The air injection system is the tube running into the drivers side manifold closest to the firewall right? Just wanted to be sure so I order the right one.)
3. Don't tell me none of them I really don't want to go over $265.
Here are my options:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G9016/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-91832FLT/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-69650/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-91837FLT/

 

[T-Bagg]

I've been looking around for headers also. From What I've been told Hedman is right up there with companies like ****** as far as quality goes.

 

[bai78]

No, the driver's side mount closest to the firewall is your EGR tube. If you had A.I.R. injection, typically West coast vehicles (California, Seattle, etc...), there would be a connector on top of both manifolds in addition to the EGR. Also, there would be a pump behind the driver's side lights where normally there is space for a spare/second battery.

If you look at the Flowtech smog headers in the last link, you will see at the rear where the EGR tube screws on. In the front is where the A.I.R. injection tubes would connect on both headers.

 

[TigerEyz3]

.. If I can pick between these. I need help deciding, so heres what I need.
1. They need to connect to my stock y-pipe
2. They need to work with air-injection. (Question on this.. The air injection system is the tube running into the drivers side manifold closest to the firewall right? Just wanted to be sure so I order the right one.)
3. Don't tell me none of them I really don't want to go over $265.
Here are my options:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G9016/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-91832FLT/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-69650/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-91837FLT/

1. Each of those should connect with your stock y-pipe... shorties are designed to be drop-in manifold replacements - no exhaust mods necessary.
2. Since you're from/in TX, I doubt seriously if your ride has AIR. The EGR bung is in the location you mentioned. AIR is another beast altogether and is typically associated with a Cali setup.
3. I have no personal experience with shorty headers, but have always heard really good things about Gibson's quality fit/finish. Wish I could be of greater assistance in your branding hunt... just make sure you get flanges that are thick and flat and look for thicker gauge piping - it'll last longer.

 

[bai78]

All are good brands, I hear the Summit Racing ones are brand name but just sold under their generic listing. I don't recall which ones they are, but someone will chime in to give the correct answer.

You should have hit me up a few months ago. I let go of my silver ceramic coated JBA's for roughly the price you were wanting to spend in order to switch to my DT Tri-Y's.

 

[rican4lfe]

I have been running gibson shorties for over 5 years and no complaints I like them and still crome......hope it helps....

 

[destroyer1362]

You should have hit me up a few months ago. I let go of my silver ceramic coated JBA's for roughly the price you were wanting to spend

Thats just my luck

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I've been looking around for headers also. From What I've been told Hedman is right up there with companies like ****** as far as quality goes.

I was leaning towards those too.. The only thing that has me hesitant about those is the flange thickness, and they are 18 gauge as opposed to 16 gauge. Anybody care to chime in on that?

 

[AtomicHoe094]

i wouldnt go with painted if i was you.........

 

[961500]

Stay away from hedman I had a set and they
were horrible in fitting up leak free. I went with
edelbrock which summits look exactly like.
I have used summit products over the years with
no issues at all.

 

[destroyer1362]

i wouldnt go with painted if i was you.........

I cant drop a whole paycheck and then some on headers though

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Any objections on buying the summit ones? .. Speak now or forever tell me I'm an idiot for dropping $200 on some headers lol

Update:

Buying the Summit's

 

[AtomicHoe094]

ahha well congrats on buying headers! one step closer.. if you send em to me, ill ceramic powdercoat em or high temp with 1000*F powdercoat. id just charge ya for shipping and the powder, the labor is free....

 

[718frankb]

i went with the pacesetter long tube .just finished my install, if your going to do them yourself heres a few tips 1. make sure you have the correct mounting bolts i had to get mine from lowes-allen head socket bolts (stainless) $ 50.00 2. can of pb buster or kroil penetrating oil . 3 take off everything that is in your way for the egr tube theres no way around it .4 spare car or bicycle to go back to the parts store after you brake vaccuum lines - good luck what ever you pick, it will make a big difference

 

[AtomicHoe094]

i still have yet to hear your setupp!

 

[718frankb]

im going to make another thread tomorrow with pics and a sound clip

 

[AtomicHoe094]

damn right! bout time! hahaha justkidding.. thanks tho!

 

[destroyer1362]

if you send em to me, ill ceramic powdercoat em or high temp with 1000*F powdercoat.

Cool. pm me a price quote for either. The zip is 76065. Should I go with the ceramic? If I can afford it I'll send them over, and if you know what you are doing

 

[AtomicHoe094]

well ceramic would be about 100bucks for just the powder to do it.
high temp black or silver or bronze would be about 50 bucks.

 

[destroyer1362]

Good news, I got them today and apparently summit's brand is pace setter:

The bad news is I may have to wait a week or so to get the $50 for the coating plus the $40 shipping.
..Unless this stuff works: http://www.amazon.com/Techline-Cera...1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1268291209&sr=8-41
Is it possible to coat headers successfully this way?

 

[blizz]

wow....that can't be right because they SELL the pacesetter ones. hell if that's the case, i may just have to get a set. please post more about the install...maybe even a short write up would be good.

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I'd go with Eastwood over that one.

http://www.amazon.com/Eastwood-Stainless-Steel-Exhaust-Coating/dp/B001E6HTO4/ref=pd_sbs_auto_6

Looks promising though.

 

[destroyer1362]

There will definitively be a write up .. If I don't screw up and make myself mad.
I was looking at Eastwood too, it had some good reviews but I wonder if I have to bake it or if it can cure from engine heat.