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Old 03-01-2010, 11:35 AM
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benzzzzz, Wow, we finally agree on some thing. 612.7 whp and still no
10's Oh, and over 650 wtq too So you're right 1/4 track #'s not so good, I would even say they are very bad for that much whp and I say that every time I hit the track just ask MO, we talk about my 1/4 and are not happy with the numbers.
If I can't get the power to the ground then it's my fault not the cars,not the dyno and not the shops.
Being the fastest is not my goal, Getting MY BEAST to it's max HP is my goal. But now when it comes to a 1 mile race the HP adds up AS SEEN ON T.V Sorry I had to So we cool now? come on and give me a BIG wet kiss on the cheek and tell me you love me
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benzzzzz, Wow, we finally agree on some thing. 612.7 whp and still no
10's Oh, and over 650 wtq too So you're right 1/4 track #'s not so good, I would even say they are very bad for that much whp and I say that every time I hit the track just ask MO, we talk about my 1/4 and are not happy with the numbers.
If I can't get the power to the ground then it's my fault not the cars,not the dyno and not the shops.
Being the fastest is not my goal, Getting MY BEAST to it's max HP is my goal. But now when it comes to a 1 mile race the HP adds up AS SEEN ON T.V Sorry I had to So we cool now? come on and give me a BIG wet kiss on the cheek and tell me you love me
F'in Rick you crack me up to this day with your smileys and emoticons LOL
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Despite Rick's ridiculously high hp numbers (I think he actually has the highest dynoing V8 and maybe 3rd or 4th Mercedes overall), the car did not translate those high numbers well enough on the track for some reason. During the last event he attended, his tires were breaking lose badly perhaps to 1/3 of the track. I assume the he's not using great tires and may need to change his launch technique to better fit the power his car is now making, but at this time, these are only guesses

Not trying to start any war here, but why wasn't this "problem" of running rich at the top-end caught earlier? You and James dynoed the car so many times at different places, data logged so many variables at the track and on the streets, and even used all kinds of different equipment to do so
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Originally Posted by MB_Forever
Despite Rick's ridiculously high hp numbers (I think he actually has the highest dynoing V8 and maybe 3rd or 4th Mercedes overall), the car did not translate those high numbers well enough on the track for some reason. During the last event he attended, his tires were breaking lose badly perhaps to 1/3 of the track. I assume the he's not using great tires and may need to change his launch technique to better fit the power his car is now making, but at this time, these are only guesses

Not trying to start any war here, but why wasn't this "problem" of running rich at the top-end caught earlier? You and James dynoed the car so many times at different places, data logged so many variables at the track and on the streets, and even used all kinds of different equipment to do so
Hay Mo, I can answer that one for ya.. Its really hard to say when a problem like this comes about. It could be something that just started to happen. With how many times Rick, uses his RENNtech box and the stock one. It was just simple cut/gash in the rubber from R&Ring it a bunch of times. Needless to say we had another one sitting around. So it made for a very simple fix.
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Some header

I wanted to make this post for the guys who dont know.. Or the folks that haven't yet devoted all the time I have into creating, and testing headers. So this just sharing a bit of what I know.

First lets talk about some of the don't when making a header. You guys spend good money on a so called "Race header." You would expect them to be flawless From fitment, to finish. I cant stress this enough, the one tool that should never be used to get a set of headers to fit is... a hammer.

Beating the runners/primaries to clear an area, only means there is a bad design. Beating the header into submission can cause a weak stop and or premature failure, even when good metal is used.

Example of beating a header




4 into 1 merge collectors, IMO should all have what is called a pyramid in the center of the 4 primaries that are merging. Not just an empty space dumping into the exhaust system. a Merge collector with a pyramid center will help increase scavenging keeping exhaust velocity up when it exits into the exhaust system.

Here is an example of what a 4 into 1 collector should look like.



Here is an example of what one should not look like. In fact alot of people can be fooled, because on the outside they look just about the same. For those who know headers, its really about whats on the inside that counts. Granted this way can work, but i think you leave some power on the table when you do it this way.



TIG welding..
IMO all Race quality headers should be TIG welded. However filler rod like 308 should be used when making a header. Not just fusing the runners together and allowing the TIG touch to make the puddle out of the metal that is already there. Rather than taking material from the headers, you need to add material. So all headers should be made using the appropriate filler rod.

That leads to purge welding. IMO, Purge welding will help protect the weld quality to assure just as uniform on the inside as it is on the outside. Its kind of expensive to use up the gas by capping and filling a primary with gas, But its worth it.

Clean up your mess...

There are a truck load of great fabricators out there... The mark of a good fabricator is not only in his steady hand, but his attention to detail. IMO, cleaning up your mess is a big deal. We're talking about sensitivity to over all flow dynamics. The inside your the header where it meets the flange should be cleaned up and ground smooth as possible.

So remember, just because its big and shinny doesn't really mean its any good. Granted most systems are going to make power over stock.. At this price don't leave any power on the table.

Hope this helps some of you.
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Originally Posted by MB_Forever
Despite Rick's ridiculously high hp numbers (I think he actually has the highest dynoing V8 and maybe 3rd or 4th Mercedes overall), the car did not translate those high numbers well enough on the track for some reason. During the last event he attended, his tires were breaking lose badly perhaps to 1/3 of the track. I assume the he's not using great tires and may need to change his launch technique to better fit the power his car is now making, but at this time, these are only guesses

Not trying to start any war here, but why wasn't this "problem" of running rich at the top-end caught earlier? You and James dynoed the car so many times at different places, data logged so many variables at the track and on the streets, and even used all kinds of different equipment to do so
Well one day your car is running great the next day poof some thing goes on the dyono before my last Famosa event all was fine but one last check and removal of the air box to make sure that every thing is ok(nitrous) and poof I must have torn the ruber seal then. That's the last time I removed it. As for driving it in the street, well the car felt very strong and I had NO idea there was a problem.. It seemed fine I'm sure glad I desided to do this new ///AMG HEADER project or I may have never known that the car was SICK. If there was something wrong on the dyno with James he would have seen it in a second. That guy keeps his eyes on the dyno data like a hawk when he has a car running making sure every thing is "A O.K" Like Hooley stated. it just happened. Like when a plug goes or a wire, It just goes POOF.. Hope that explains it.
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Interesting...

Originally Posted by MBH motorsports
I wanted to make this post for the guys who dont know.. Or the folks that haven't yet devoted all the time I have into creating, and testing headers. So this just sharing a bit of what I know.

First lets talk about some of the don't when making a header. You guys spend good money on a so called "Race header." You would expect them to be flawless From fitment, to finish. I cant stress this enough, the one tool that should never be used to get a set of headers to fit is... a hammer.

Beating the runners/primaries to clear an area, only means there is a bad design. Beating the header into submission can cause a weak stop and or premature failure, even when good metal is used.

Example of beating a header




4 into 1 merge collectors, IMO should all have what is called a pyramid in the center of the 4 primaries that are merging. Not just an empty space dumping into the exhaust system. a Merge collector with a pyramid center will help increase scavenging keeping exhaust velocity up when it exits into the exhaust system.

Here is an example of what a 4 into 1 collector should look like.



Here is an example of what one should not look like. In fact alot of people can be fooled, because on the outside they look just about the same. For those who know headers, its really about whats on the inside that counts. Granted this way can work, but i think you leave some power on the table when you do it this way.



TIG welding..
IMO all Race quality headers should be TIG welded. However filler rod like 308 should be used when making a header. Not just fusing the runners together and allowing the TIG touch to make the puddle out of the metal that is already there. Rather than taking material from the headers, you need to add material. So all headers should be made using the appropriate filler rod.

That leads to purge welding. IMO, Purge welding will help protect the weld quality to assure just as uniform on the inside as it is on the outside. Its kind of expensive to use up the gas by capping and filling a primary with gas, But its worth it.

Clean up your mess...

There are a truck load of great fabricators out there... The mark of a good fabricator is not only in his steady hand, but his attention to detail. IMO, cleaning up your mess is a big deal. We're talking about sensitivity to over all flow dynamics. The inside your the header where it meets the flange should be cleaned up and ground smooth as possible.

So remember, just because its big and shinny doesn't really mean its any good. Granted most systems are going to make power over stock.. At this price don't leave any power on the table.

Hope this helps some of you.
So how long have you been TIG-MIG-Stick welding
I wanted to make this post for the guys who dont know.. Or the folks that haven't yet devoted all the time I have into creating, and testing headers. So this just sharing a bit of what I know.
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So how long have you been TIG-MIG-Stick welding
I first learned to weld when I was 16, Im 31 now. I started out fixing desks in high school that fat kids broke. Recently, I've had a great opportunity to learn under my lead fabricator in the past year. If my hand was steady i would be better. IMO, I'm not consistent enough to weld a good set of headers, but our fabrication team is.
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Very good information in this thread.... thanks Mike
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Well one day your car is running great the next day poof some thing goes on the dyono before my last Famosa event all was fine but one last check and removal of the air box to make sure that every thing is ok(nitrous) and poof I must have torn the ruber seal then. That's the last time I removed it. As for driving it in the street, well the car felt very strong and I had NO idea there was a problem.. It seemed fine I'm sure glad I desided to do this new ///AMG HEADER project or I may have never known that the car was SICK. If there was something wrong on the dyno with James he would have seen it in a second. That guy keeps his eyes on the dyno data like a hawk when he has a car running making sure every thing is "A O.K" Like Hooley stated. it just happened. Like when a plug goes or a wire, It just goes POOF.. Hope that explains it.
Hopefully now you can go to the track and do your dyno numbers some justice. Look forward to seeyin what you run...
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Originally Posted by hooleyboy
I first learned to weld when I was 16, Im 31 now. I started out fixing desks in high school that fat kids broke. Recently, I've had a great opportunity to learn under my lead fabricator in the past year. If my hand was steady i would be better. IMO, I'm not consistent enough to weld a good set of headers, but our fabrication team is.
Interesting...Perhaps you should edit your OP, as it reads like you're indeed fabricating these headers yourself
I wanted to make this post for the guys who dont know.. Or the folks that haven't yet devoted all the time I have into creating, and testing headers. So this just sharing a bit of what I know.
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Interesting...Perhaps you should edit your OP, as it reads like you're indeed fabricating these headers yourself
Not quite sure where you are going with this bro... If you just think that I just sit back and do nothing. That is far from the truth. All of my header designs have my hands and blood on them. 3AM in the morning and I'm under a lift with my fabrication team wondering how to clear a steering shaft.

Perhaps i shouldn't edit my post, as these headers and all MBH headers are my creation.

If you want to play semantics with the word "create" Find something better to do. It seems like you do not have good intentions. However this is just typed text. I could just be taking it the wrong way.
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Not quite sure where you are going with this bro... If you just think that I just sit back and do nothing. That is far from the truth. All of my header designs have my hands and blood on them. 3AM in the morning and I'm under a lift with my fabrication team wondering how to clear a steering shaft.

Perhaps i shouldn't edit my post, as these headers and all MBH headers are my creation.

If you want to play semantics with the word "create" Find something better to do. It seems like you do not have good intentions. However this is just typed text. I could just be taking it the wrong way.
You're not quite sure on a lot of things
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I'm just keepin' it real guy,
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I first learned to weld when I was 16, Im 31 now. I started out fixing desks in high school that fat kids broke.
you welded some fat kids desk 15 yrs ago when you were in High School??? Now you proclaim to be a LT header/welding wiz???
3AM in the morning and I'm under a lift with my fabrication team wondering how to clear a steering shaft.
Because you hold up 45 deg angle scrap bends under lift asking your real fabricator "Does this look like it'll fit?" "Hmm how bout here?" "No?? WTF?"

Keep up the good work bra...Amazing header trade secrets BTWYou sure your Fab-team is A.O.K. w/you divulging such gems

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Any plans for a light weight pulley for the 63 motors?
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Hey Thericker, What's up man? why you f'in up my thread. I have a great idea. let hooley finish the headers , install them, get some dyno #'s and let him tell us what he thinks about the headers ,as I will do the same. I have three sponsors and venors working on this project at the same time TOGETHER and no bickering, This forum has gone to **** latley , If you dont like what some one has to say thats great but please let us enjoy the forum with out having to read through all the BS. Hooley does this for the sport of it not the money. I can tell you one thing, I spent a few hours hangin out with him last Friday and he is all about getting the job done and done right. He is a true car guy. One of the most honest guys I've met here on the forum. No AMG tax from this sposor just high quality products. Just ask the 55 guys about their headers. Thanks Thericker
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Any plans for a light weight pulley for the 63 motors?
Yup, I am on the same page..
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Hopefully now you can go to the track and do your dyno numbers some justice. Look forward to seeyin what you run...


I here you there. Every time I hit the track it's with a different setup. I think I just found out what R&D means LOL.. once I get the setup I like then I have to learn to drive the car again. Well, at least my reaction time are still in double .00x that seems to never change ,, hahaha
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Hey Ricky, trying to get my post removed by mods is no way to keep me silent...

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Hey Thericker, What's up man? why you f'in up my thread. I have a great idea. let hooley finish the headers , install them, get some dyno #'s and let him tell us what he thinks about the headers ,as I will do the same. I have three sponsors and venors working on this project at the same time TOGETHER and no bickering, This forum has gone to **** latley , If you dont like what some one has to say thats great but please let us enjoy the forum with out having to read through all the BS. Hooley does this for the sport of it not the money. I can tell you one thing, I spent a few hours hangin out with him last Friday and he is all about getting the job done and done right. He is a true car guy. One of the most honest guys I've met here on the forum. No AMG tax from this sposor just high quality products. Just ask the 55 guys about their headers. Thanks Thericker
The link violation was removed & now understood (NO links to other MB sites permitted) though asking for my post deletion I contacted you via PM few weeks ago about running your ubber fast Nitro bomb, you blew me off guess I'll start a new thread unless you sack-up & run me in Calexico
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Why don't you guys come to Famoso or Fontana on an open test n tune and go for some runs

Rick, we need to get you out of that cursed 11.6 to 11.7 range and into the 10s finally....

Sean, did you ever make it to Famoso open test n tune last weekend? If so, how did you run.... I heard the weather was very nice (a high of 59 F).... common man, spill the beans
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Why don't you guys come to Famoso or Fontana on an open test n tune and go for some runs

Rick, we need to get you out of that cursed 11.6 to 11.7 range and into the 10s finally....

Sean, did you ever make it to Famoso open test n tune last weekend? If so, how did you run.... I heard the weather was very nice (a high of 59 F).... common man, spill the beans
Hey Mo! No as it was raining the last few wknds here in Santa Barbara, Driving the SL after lowering in the rain sucks period, got other plans this wknd though it's forecasted as rain again

I'll be heading their on 1st sunshine filled opportunity, don't care what friggin DA is just want to see some #'s out of this car period! I'll bet my left nut I rape Rarfinan's Nitro wagon anywhere anytime w/out Ice in my reservoir ONLY need 93-100 oct to beat his game.
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Originally Posted by Thericker
The link violation was removed & now understood (NO links to other MB sites permitted) though asking for my post deletion I contacted you via PM few weeks ago about running your ubber fast Nitro bomb, you blew me off guess I'll start a new thread unless you sack-up & run me in Calexico
I have know Idea what your talkin about " though asking for my post deletion" I have never ask for any post delete from any one, You have miss info KID.. Are you sure u ask me to run a few weeks ago Why would you ask? why do you care? what's with you man? are you a kid? I don't get it.. are you mad because Holley is making headers? are you mad because I have a CLS? are you mad because my car was on T.V? are you mad because I have a Renntech Tune? I DON'T GET IT.. are you just an angry boy I've been on this forum for 3 years, trackin with lots of members here and this is the first time I've ever had to deal with a high school issue.. Do I even know you? Dude go start your own thread and have some fun.. You are trippin .. I have a civic hatchback that can run 9's SO WHAT.. if I want the fastest car on the track it just takes money I'm sure a few members here and sponsor can tell you that money is NO issue with me and modding so if I wanted to I can pull the motor do a full build , so who care Look do us all a favor and please chill man. If you have nothing but B.S to post then go start your own thread. or have this one closed it's..
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Originally Posted by MB_Forever
Why don't you guys come to Famoso or Fontana on an open test n tune and go for some runs

Rick, we need to get you out of that cursed 11.6 to 11.7 range and into the 10s finally....

Sean, did you ever make it to Famoso open test n tune last weekend? If so, how did you run.... I heard the weather was very nice (a high of 59 F).... common man, spill the beans
Mo sorry but I would never run that guy.. It's a hobby to have some fun, not to deal with punks.. Have the that guy go drive some where 3 days away from his town and run a mile track. Lets see what his car does... He said some thing about his left nut, WTH..? what's wrong with his right nut?
And yes I'll send you some track slips when the car is done
seems that this forum has change for the worst this past year. Way to much crying and B.S. It's been great for a long whille but getting old fast..

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