Brief question about header
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Brief question about header
I'm putting my stock two-piece exhaust manifold back on the R and getting rid of the DC 4-1 for autocross. Anyway, I was wondering if the stock manifold gasket can be used for the DC header? I haven't taken the header off yet so I don't know if the previous owner had to even change the gasket when installing the header. Do aftermarket headers usually come with gaskets the are necessary for installation? Lastly, will I be able to remove a big one piece header in my driveway with jackstands (clearance issue)?
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Re: Brief question about header (BlackeR2000)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlackeR2000 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Anyway, I was wondering if the stock manifold gasket can be used for the DC header?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, a stock gasket is used.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlackeR2000 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do aftermarket headers usually come with gaskets the are necessary for installation?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Some do (e.g. Mugen), DC Sports does not. The instructions recommend that you reuse the manifold gasket and replace the donut gasket. I've never had a leak when I reused either/both of them, but I usually like to replace the donut gasket since it is soft and tends to wear and "mold" itself over time.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlackeR2000 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Lastly, will I be able to remove a big one piece header in my driveway with jackstands (clearance issue)?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, you shouldn't have any problems. A few reminders:
- Torque specs. for the bolts at the head are 23 ft-lbs. in a criss-cross pattern starting at the center.
- Using anti-seize on the bolts/studs will make changing the header much easier in the future, and reduce the chance of snapping a bolt.
- The fans and AC lines can occasionally get in the way and it can be helpful to move them
Yes, a stock gasket is used.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlackeR2000 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do aftermarket headers usually come with gaskets the are necessary for installation?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Some do (e.g. Mugen), DC Sports does not. The instructions recommend that you reuse the manifold gasket and replace the donut gasket. I've never had a leak when I reused either/both of them, but I usually like to replace the donut gasket since it is soft and tends to wear and "mold" itself over time.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlackeR2000 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Lastly, will I be able to remove a big one piece header in my driveway with jackstands (clearance issue)?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, you shouldn't have any problems. A few reminders:
- Torque specs. for the bolts at the head are 23 ft-lbs. in a criss-cross pattern starting at the center.
- Using anti-seize on the bolts/studs will make changing the header much easier in the future, and reduce the chance of snapping a bolt.
- The fans and AC lines can occasionally get in the way and it can be helpful to move them
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Re: Brief question about header (Padawan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Padawan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yes, a stock gasket is used.
Some do (e.g. Mugen), DC Sports does not. The instructions recommend that you reuse the manifold gasket and replace the donut gasket. I've never had a leak when I reused either/both of them, but I usually like to replace the donut gasket since it is soft and tends to wear and "mold" itself over time.
Yes, you shouldn't have any problems. A few reminders:
- Torque specs. for the bolts at the head are 23 ft-lbs. in a criss-cross pattern starting at the center.
- Using anti-seize on the bolts/studs will make changing the header much easier in the future, and reduce the chance of snapping a bolt.
- The fans and AC lines can occasionally get in the way and it can be helpful to move them </TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks.
Yes, a stock gasket is used.
Some do (e.g. Mugen), DC Sports does not. The instructions recommend that you reuse the manifold gasket and replace the donut gasket. I've never had a leak when I reused either/both of them, but I usually like to replace the donut gasket since it is soft and tends to wear and "mold" itself over time.
Yes, you shouldn't have any problems. A few reminders:
- Torque specs. for the bolts at the head are 23 ft-lbs. in a criss-cross pattern starting at the center.
- Using anti-seize on the bolts/studs will make changing the header much easier in the future, and reduce the chance of snapping a bolt.
- The fans and AC lines can occasionally get in the way and it can be helpful to move them </TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks.
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