About to start header install just wanted some input and had a few questions...

[tf95ZR1]

Originally Posted by 5ABI VT

Ok spoke too soon some fighting on my back and I got the clamp bent out of shape enough to get the tube free.

I was able to wiggle the manifold and get the tube to slip out. I was going to suggest attempt removing that clamp while the manifolds are in place first to save the hassle of a hanging manifold being in the way.

Here's the little pita clamp.. Hopefully this helps anyone in the future.. There is a tube that comes out of the manifold that connects to the egr that I didn't know. I was trying to figure out what the clamp is actually holding in and only realized after I got it free.

Brutal manifolds

FYI the clamp is called a Oetiker clamp.
There is a special tool/plier to crimp a new one.

[5ABI VT]

I got a little scare in that Removing the egr will throw a code. Because I thought the egr tube went from plenum to manifold (should have realized that it wasn't likely to be setup like that), I figured no codes would pop but After seeing where the tubes bolt on the lower pass side of the motor I realized there is an egr setup down low. Quick look at the rad emissions sticker confirmed it. I quickly searched my emails and saw that I did ask Marc to tune out the egr so all is well on that front.

Need to go through my photos to rebember which shields go where. And Idea for anyone going to do this on their own, might make it easier to scratch a small L/R in the shields and maybe number them front to back etc. or take lots of photos.

Hopefully all the evidence evaporates around the kitchen sink before the wife wakes up ..

After


I also have to figure out the dipstick tube and how to get it to work temporarily before I can order a modified bracket.

Since I know ill probably trigger a code driving ill take my time and do the frame brace tomorrow since the chip probably won't arrive for a few days.

[4-cam]

Glad the installation is progressing well and I can't wait to report on the finished product.. If I had a decent exhaust that I wanted to keep I would have went the same route you did.
I just got a chance to measure my header. From the end of the flange to the end of the collector is 27.75 in

[5ABI VT]

Started the buttoning up process .. I bent the dipstick tube and hammered the flange a bit to get it to line up with the bolt hole on the first tube.

Then I used a ss lock washer and flat washer to broaden the contact on the dipstick tube tab and tightened it down.

I will be ordering a new seal and whatever the best solution is for the dipstick (new tube or bracket) but for now its in and snug in the block

[5ABI VT]

Anyone rebember where this goes? I seem to be forgetting and can't find a plug for it... I thought I taped the fc3 plugs somewhere is it that?

[carter200]

I sell billet blockoff plates for the EGR. PM me if interested.....Your install is going nicely from what I can see. Nice work

[5ABI VT]

Originally Posted by carter200

I sell billet blockoff plates for the EGR. PM me if interested.....Your install is going nicely from what I can see. Nice work

Thx carter ! Will probably hit you up on that and do some silver pc like the plenum for it. Ill be getting those brackets as well for the sway bar ill just ship everything to buffalo as usual.. Was going to tell you to just do that but it was too late.



I'm stumped on that connector. I found the fx3 connector tucked away.. Was it for the air system that say next to the Asr box?

[5ABI VT]

Aaaaand she fired up today !! Oh boy does she road at part throttle LOL !!! Made a quick video of fire up then let it run and checked again for any wires or anything touching the headers etc and for loose plugs and connections. Air pump is out as is all the tubing. Got the baer 6 pots on one side will get all the rotors on tonight after work and start bleeding tomorrow with a friends help. He could use the leg workout ha!

Will put on the frame brace tomorrow as well and hopefully book an alignment for this week !! Here's a video !!

The speaker for overwhelmed by the sound ill make another tomorrow

http://youtu.be/yfLcyPJZpS0

[carter200]

Originally Posted by 5ABI VT

Thx carter ! Will probably hit you up on that and do some silver pc like the plenum for it. Ill be getting those brackets as well for the sway bar ill just ship everything to buffalo as usual.. Was going to tell you to just do that but it was too late.



I'm stumped on that connector. I found the fx3 connector tucked away.. Was it for the air system that say next to the Asr box?

I refunded, as you saw, but when you are ready just add $18 for the blockoff plate. I have them in stock. Give me a shout and I'll get all in the mail the same day, if early enough notice. You are doing a great job and the video sounds like you'll have a bit more authority when you press the go pedal down!
Later, Carter

[mike100]

Is that 2 pin connector for the recently removed air injection diverter valve?