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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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Default Where to go to get racing header installed?

What's up HT,

I have a Toda Style Racing Header that i want to get installed but unsure where to take it.

I've tried to install it myself but apparently i can't connect the header to my stock cat so i'd have to get it professionally done.

Where can i take it to get installed to my stock cat?

Btw yes, it's being attached to my stock cat.

Thanks y'all.
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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Local muffler shop (or a buddy that can weld). Call around for pricing if that's the big issue, if not, find a reputable one, tell them what you need, and schedule an appointment.
Simple as that ^^
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SwoleDaddy
What's up HT,

I have a Toda Style Racing Header that i want to get installed but unsure where to take it.

I've tried to install it myself but apparently i can't connect the header to my stock cat so i'd have to get it professionally done.

Where can i take it to get installed to my stock cat?

Btw yes, it's being attached to my stock cat.

Thanks y'all.

That "racing header" gets rid of the cat. What exhaust are you running ? get a test pipe then you can "DIY"
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Texas4door
Local muffler shop (or a buddy that can weld). Call around for pricing if that's the big issue, if not, find a reputable one, tell them what you need, and schedule an appointment.
Simple as that ^^
Alright sweet thanks homie.

Originally Posted by B_Swapped93
That "racing header" gets rid of the cat. What exhaust are you running ? get a test pipe then you can "DIY"
I know it does but i don't want to run a test pipe. I live in CA and they're damn strict on it. Plus i don't want the noise and sound issue.
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Default Re: Where to go to get racing header installed?

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I know it does but i don't want to run a test pipe. I live in CA and they're damn strict on it. Plus i don't want the noise and sound issue.
Ok I can see that. noise wise it's really not that bad, you could always flash a garage soms cash to pass you on you'r emmisions test.
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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Default Re: Where to go to get racing header installed?

Before you go crazy spending money just buy some tools pull off cat see of new header bolts up to it
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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Ok I can see that. noise wise it's really not that bad, you could always flash a garage soms cash to pass you on you'r emmisions test.
True but i also the smell may be an issue. I want my interior to still smell like flowers.

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Before you go crazy spending money just buy some tools pull off cat see of new header bolts up to it
The inlet/outlet are different sizes. No clue how to get them connected.
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:57 PM
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Default Re: Where to go to get racing header installed?

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The inlet/outlet are different sizes. No clue how to get them connected.
Ya my cabin tends to smell of exhaust if im doing city driving when it's hot out. than again it's my weekend car so w/e

you'r right about the inlet/outlet sizes since test pipe isn't in you'r view...what exhaust are you running ?
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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Default Re: Where to go to get racing header installed?

Originally Posted by B_Swapped93
Ya my cabin tends to smell of exhaust if im doing city driving when it's hot out. than again it's my weekend car so w/e

you'r right about the inlet/outlet sizes since test pipe isn't in you'r view...what exhaust are you running ?
Yeah def don't want that smell..

It's all stock bro. Whole plan was just to get these header installed temporarily until i get my exhaust system setup.
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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Yeah def don't want that smell..

It's all stock bro. Whole plan was just to get these header installed temporarily until i get my exhaust system setup.
what exhaust are you looking at ? most aftermarket cat's aren't "bolt in" AFAIK. do you or know someone with welding skills as that's how most HFCs have to be put in
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by B_Swapped93
what exhaust are you looking at ? most aftermarket cat's aren't "bolt in" AFAIK. do you or know someone with welding skills as that's how most HFCs have to be put in
Most likely the Apexi WS2 as it's perfect for what i'm looking for. I don't want anything too loud.

But nah, that's why i want to find somewhere trustworthy so i can get it all installed when the time comes ya know.
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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i would recommend you getting the catback first , then take everything to a muffler shop, have them reflange and resize the cat to have it bolt up to the setup.

i dont know which part of the CA you are in, im in bayarea, used to be in socal, there is no such thing as " flashing cash to any shop to pass smog check"

get it done right at once , dont **** with the law for something small like this. you are not gonna gain 10hp without cat, not even worth it if you are not racing it
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Default Re: Where to go to get racing header installed?

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there is no such thing as " flashing cash" to any shop to pass smog
Not the first time he has told someone to do that. Pretty tired of seeing that.
For 1, it doesnt work that way. And 2, its not honest.



Op, imo the ws2 a quite pricey for what you get out of it. Ive had it, sold it, and pieced together my own that was just as quiet and cost much less. I still used name brand as well. Just an idea.
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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Default Re: Where to go to get racing header installed?

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Not the first time he has told someone to do that. Pretty tired of seeing that.
For 1, it doesnt work that way. And 2, its not honest.



Op, imo the ws2 a quite pricey for what you get out of it. Ive had it, sold it, and pieced together my own that was just as quiet and cost much less. I still used name brand as well. Just an idea.
Will def take that into consideration. What did you happen to piece together?
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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Default Re: Where to go to get racing header installed?

Originally Posted by SwoleDaddy
What's up HT,

I have a Toda Style Racing Header that i want to get installed but unsure where to take it.

I've tried to install it myself but apparently i can't connect the header to my stock cat so i'd have to get it professionally done.

Where can i take it to get installed to my stock cat?

Btw yes, it's being attached to my stock cat.

Thanks y'all.
I'm almost positive you need a 2.5 inch JDM collector flange and donut gasket, purchase these first, then go to your local muffler shop and tell him you want to retain your cat, and present him your flange and gasket that can be had for 20-30$

You will also be looking at 40-100$ for the exhaust shops time to make it happen.

Done
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 10:33 AM
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Default Re: Where to go to get racing header installed?

Originally Posted by JuggerNaut-CTR
Not the first time he has told someone to do that. Pretty tired of seeing that.
For 1, it doesnt work that way. And 2, its not honest.

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And for 3,
this is not Canada
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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Was un-aware OP/some of you lived in cali when i've posted that. I've heard ppl suggest it(who lived in the US) that's all. yes it's a quick fix if you live in ontario in my experiance. My bad
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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Sell it on craigslist and leave the OEM one alone. That header is complete junk anyways.

+2 on getting a decent catback exhaust.

Edit: That Toda style won't even be BAR certified.

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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SwoleDaddy
Will def take that into consideration. What did you happen to piece together?
Used a yonaka catback, added a vibrant ultra quiet resonator while still having the yonaka res, chopped of the muffler and welded on a vibrant streetpower.
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Sounds like a big fat waste of money and time...


Having a loud slow car is dumb..


Unless your turbo, stock exhaust FTW...
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 94preludeguy
Sell it on craigslist and leave the OEM one alone. That header is complete junk anyways.

+2 on getting a decent catback exhaust.

Edit: That Toda style won't even be BAR certified.
Originally Posted by redtherocket
Sounds like a big fat waste of money and time...


Having a loud slow car is dumb..


Unless your turbo, stock exhaust FTW...
The only reason why i bought a new header was because i have a crack in my exhaust manifold. I decided to do an upgrade already apposed to getting another stock manifold.
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SwoleDaddy
The only reason why i bought a new header was because i have a crack in my exhaust manifold. I decided to do an upgrade already apposed to getting another stock manifold.
I would just get another OEM manifold. Plenty of used ones for cheap.

Or sell the garbage you bought and get a BAR certified one like DC Sports. You'll fail visual inspection.
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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How is it garbage/junk?
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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How is it garbage/junk?
That's what i would like to know..

To my knowledge, it was one of the, if not the best header for a B16 motor.
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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Usually anything with "style" is cheap ebay junk. I figured it was a $30 ebay header.

Still run into your issue with California's whack *** laws.
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