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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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this thread is such a tease.
Yeah, I'm thinking about creating a new thread when the mods are done so people don't have to wade through all these posts...I'll have everything on the first one...pictures, video, etc.

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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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Headers look sweet. Are you eliminating the cat with a straight pipe or will you use the cat and 02 sensors like stock set-up? I am jealous.
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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Headers look sweet. Are you eliminating the cat with a straight pipe or will you use the cat and 02 sensors like stock set-up? I am jealous.
I have no plans to remove the cat unless I have to. I still need to pass NJ inspection and I don't think I can do that without a cat.

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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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I have no plans to remove the cat unless I have to.
True, but one would also not want to sound like a huge train going through town when we're really Thomas the Tanks . Results on the other forums later tonight!

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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Due to some issues with a sponsor of this board, I am giving forward warning that my account on this site could be in jeopardy (I’ve been told by a third party it could happen). If my account is banned, further updates to this project can be found at an alternative site.

Please do not reply to this post as I will not say anything more and your comments could make the situation worse. I am just posting this to pre-empt any issue I might encounter later on if my account is suspended.

If everything goes as planned, expect full updates on Monday and Tuesday of next week.

Erik
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
Due to some issues with a sponsor of this board, I am giving forward warning that my account on this site could be in jeopardy (I’ve been told by a third party it could happen). If my account is banned, further updates to this project can be found at an alternative site.

Please do not reply to this post as I will not say anything more and your comments could make the situation worse. I am just posting this to pre-empt any issue I might encounter later on if my account is suspended.

If everything goes as planned, expect full updates on Monday and Tuesday of next week.

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hope hearing from you on monday or tuesday
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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nice thread, i would like to see some video after the headers are in!
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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I found this dyno video of Flip's car with custom headers posted on Streetfire.net DAMN!

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....1-6901033A81F4
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Blake P
I found this dyno video of Flip's car with custom headers posted on Streetfire.net DAMN!

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....1-6901033A81F4
Yeah, dawg! From one project to the next. Wheels next week, headers next...

I was all set to get my comand next, but since flip went full force with his project, I guess I'll have to wait a while for my comand (Sorry Steve and Wanda).
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Blake P
I found this dyno video of Flip's car with custom headers posted on Streetfire.net DAMN!

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....1-6901033A81F4
...aw.. hm...well.. waiting for all hell to break loose... . No comment

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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
I was all set to get my comand next, but since flip went full force with his project, I guess I'll have to wait a while for my comand (Sorry Steve and Wanda).
Comand will always be there. These headers seem like a one time deal. Good choice, Drex!
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Comand will always be there. These headers seem like a one time deal. Good choice, Drex!
Thanks, Blake. Good choice for you too
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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humm...other forum...custom headers...proven dyno...wha-what
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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Thanks, Blake. Good choice for you too
It's easy for me to say, though...I already have Comand from Steve!
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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I'm back from the header install. No dyno right now, sorry, as soon as I can get one done, I will.

As luck would have it, we had tornado warnings all day and winds 30-35mph...my car was all over the road again.

First, the pics:





As you can see, only 1 & 4 are two piece.

Ok, so I'm not 100% sure because it was windy and I wasn't really pushing her, but I swear it feels like she lost a bit off the line, but pulls harder in the mid range and at the higher end of the band. Like I said, I'm not 100% sure so don't jump all over me just yet.

The sound is certainly different. She has a low rumble at 1K, a whine till 4 where the rumble comes back for a second, then a whine again. She sounds unreal. You can drive the car where you don't really hear a difference, and if you push her, you hear the rumble.

I should have the camera mount mid week and then I'll take the car out and push her. They are calling for snow tonight, tomorrow, thursday and friday, so it seems wednesday is the only chance...I'm hoping for good weather.

That's it for now, I'm exhausted and going to sleep...

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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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very nice... how does the exhaust look in the back?... a small fitment error with header can result in issues with the tail pipe...

looks great, what cat are you using? thanks for the pics!
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
I'm back from the header install. No dyno right now, sorry, as soon as I can get one done, I will.

As luck would have it, we had tornado warnings all day and winds 30-35mph...my car was all over the road again.

First, the pics:





As you can see, only 1 & 4 are two piece.

Ok, so I'm not 100% sure because it was windy and I wasn't really pushing her, but I swear it feels like she lost a bit off the line, but pulls harder in the mid range and at the higher end of the band. Like I said, I'm not 100% sure so don't jump all over me just yet.

The sound is certainly different. She has a low rumble at 1K, a whine till 4 where the rumble comes back for a second, then a whine again. She sounds unreal. You can drive the car where you don't really hear a difference, and if you push her, you hear the rumble.

I should have the camera mount mid week and then I'll take the car out and push her. They are calling for snow tonight, tomorrow, thursday and friday, so it seems wednesday is the only chance...I'm hoping for good weather.

That's it for now, I'm exhausted and going to sleep...

Erik
Nice, Erik! Hopefully everything is good to go.
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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love the bling too! looking good erik
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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how about a dyno?
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ctC230K
how about a dyno?
I'm working on it. I'm trying to sleep but it's so windy, the howling keeps waking me up.

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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
I'm working on it. I'm trying to sleep but it's so windy, the howling keeps waking me up.

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I bet if your car was on the dyno machine, you would hear the roar of the engine and forget about the wind noise.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Blake P
I bet if your car was on the dyno machine, you would hear the roar of the engine and forget about the wind noise.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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Wow will it ever end?! I hope not!
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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Wow will it ever end?! I hope not!
No. My Bi-X's just showed up yesterday...still waiting on the clear fogs. Then it's the custom engine cover (nothing too exciting), spoiler, and CF interior (maybe) or a new set of rims (if I don't get the CF interior). Then, I'm done. Well, until the Pioneer AVIC-Z1 comes out. Then I'm done done.

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