Header install questions.
 

Hello all,

I currently have a Corsa catback exhaust and have recently purchased a set of Stainless Works off-road factory connection point headers to connect up to the Corsa exhaust. :) I've so far ordered gaskets from Jerry's gaskets and Stage 8 header fasteners. Now, I'm a little conflicted about the dipstick tube. Does it need a special bracket after installing headers? Also, what is the dipstick grommet for that Jerry's gaskets sells? Does the grommet get screwed up and needs to be replaced? If I need a new bracket, does anyone know where to source one? I saw Jeff Vette mentioned in a post, but it was such an old post and I don't think it is carried anymore. Lastly, I opted to have the headers ceramic coated by Stainless Works. Are there any hoses/electrical wires that will still need to be heat wrapped even if the headers are coated?

Any help is greatly appreciated! :cheers:

Re: Header install questions.
 

I did 2 02 extenders...
along with the dip stick bracket

Some will say you can unrap the wires to extend the o2 wires along with bending the dipstick to make it all work.

Good Luck


this was for the stainless works headers:handshak:

Re: Header install questions.
 

For my Stainless Works headers I built this little bracket, using 3/4" wide steel strap from the HW store, and a 1/4"x 1/2" long carriage bolt, nut and washer.

Oh! also I ground out a little divet to avoid the dipstick interfering with the bracket.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...et004Large.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...et005Large.jpg

If you like, I could make one up for ya in a jiffy.

The grommet is the seal between the dipstick and the block. If you have never replaced it, after 15-20 years, it is prolly due. Otherwise there may be an oil leak, especially after pulling the dipstick tube in and out, etc. However, you could just coat the grommet - inside and out - with RTV Silicone: works just as well, sometimes.

Coated headers will help, far as heat shielding goes. But, the added insurance of wrapping the wires with insulation or heat shield tubes "can't hoit!"

And if your car is a 90 (not sure 'bout later models) you will need to order the O2 extension from SW for the passenger side.

(Say "hi" to Jim Watson for me).

Hope this helps!

P.

Re: Header install questions.
 

[/QUOTE] If you like, I could make one up for ya in a jiffy.[/QUOTE]

Paul, I need one of those, I'm about to install SSW headers on mine. Would you be able to do one for me? PM me the details if you can.

Thanks

Kris

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Would you be able to do one for me?

Thanks

Kris[/QUOTE]

Why, soitenly! I've got about 30" of strap left over and the weekend before me...I'll make "a couple", in case there are a few out there needing one as well. I'm not in the manufacturing "bitness" (yet), so we're basically looking at mailing as the "big" expense:-D

I'll be in touch, or send me a PM w/ your addy info and I'll get back atcha!

P.

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Damn nice of you Paul. Maybe you should do a few of these and offer em up on a group buy. GC

Re: Header install questions.
 

I'd also like to buy one from you Paul.

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or sell them to ss to include in their header package =D>

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Paul sent you a pm. Looks like you have a few customers already. GC

Re: Header install questions.
 

Why, soitenly! I've got about 30" of strap left over and the weekend before me...I'll make "a couple", in case there are a few out there needing one as well. I'm not in the manufacturing "bitness" (yet), so we're basically looking at mailing as the "big" expense:-D

I'll be in touch, or send me a PM w/ your addy info and I'll get back atcha!

P.[/QUOTE]

Paul,

If you still will have extra, I would like to buy one of these brackets too. PM sent.

Craig