EK with B series with no header bracket on header
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EK with B series with no header bracket on header
It was brought to my attention that some people are running headers without the supporting header bracket. After a little bit of research i found that some choose not to use the header bracket on say a JDM ITR header and some headers dont come with the bracket at all like the SMSP. Whatever the reason they aren't using the header bracket isnt my concern. What i am concerned about is how safe running without the bracket is.
I am concerned because i have concluded that the header bracket is used to prevent displacement at the end of the header. Which would prevent any stress on the cylinder head studs for the header.
I am concerned about this because i am now running a header without a header bracket. Not by choice either. Recently my header bracket broke off and actually tore a sizeable hole in my header. Drilled all hairline crack fractures and patched my header back up but i cant help thinking something is wrong without that bracket.
Anyways how many can say that they run without a header bracket on a daily driver with plenty of bumps on the road without any problems?
Please tell me about your experiences.
I am concerned because i have concluded that the header bracket is used to prevent displacement at the end of the header. Which would prevent any stress on the cylinder head studs for the header.
I am concerned about this because i am now running a header without a header bracket. Not by choice either. Recently my header bracket broke off and actually tore a sizeable hole in my header. Drilled all hairline crack fractures and patched my header back up but i cant help thinking something is wrong without that bracket.
Anyways how many can say that they run without a header bracket on a daily driver with plenty of bumps on the road without any problems?
Please tell me about your experiences.
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Re: EK with B series with no header bracket on header (xhatchracerx)
I and my brother don't have that header bracket and its been fine for 4+ years, with crappy ebay headers to boot, that bracket is BS, I even cut mine off
does that make you feel better?
does that make you feel better?
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i think if it was that important the builders would put them on smsp,rmf,dnr. very reputable builders if they say its ok then its ok by me.
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