RE: ======== Header FAQ ========
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RE: ======== Header FAQ ======== - 10/5/2007 12:47:11 AM
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Live_4it
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If it's a two piece header with a midway gasket, and the two pieces that the gasket are between aren't flat. It's possible that you are going to keep blowing gaskets (I heard this from someone on here when I posted my issues). I'm not 100% sure if thats the problem with mine ( megan racing 4-2-1) or these header's in general...... but I have blown 2 gaskets now and just installed the 3rd one. I've had my header on for about half a year now.
When I contacted megan racing they said to torque the middle bolt first to 15 ft. lbs. Then the remaining two to 15 aswell. Then after throttling the engine a few times to break the gasket in, torque all bolts down to 25 ft. lbs.
So we'll see how long this one lasts....
Thought I would add that fact incase it's useful 
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< Message edited by Live_4it -- 10/5/2007 12:51:51 AM >
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RE: ======== Header FAQ ======== - 10/5/2007 5:51:07 PM
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FlipHKD720
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added torque specs, thanks Live_4it!! 
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RE: ======== Header FAQ ======== - 10/5/2007 5:55:03 PM
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FlipHKD720
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also added a link to the Header Install DIY, thanks asdfbrendan!
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RE: ======== Header FAQ ======== - 10/5/2007 10:48:09 PM
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koots
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I'm not 100% sure on this but ceramic headers don't dissipate heat, they keep more heat in the exhaust tubing so that it doesn't dissipate into your engine bay. I am no scientist so i amy be wrong. i just figured i would post this up. Good Job BTW it's always good seeing somebody get proactive about these subjects. now we just have to hope the noob's actually read the stickies lol
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RE: ======== Header FAQ ======== - 10/5/2007 11:41:09 PM
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FlipHKD720
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haha ^ +1 for noobs actaully reading these 
and honestly dude that makes alot more sense, becasue i dont know why it would matter how hot your exhaust is, compared to how hot your engine is (which would affect intake air temp.). I might switch that up
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RE: ======== Header FAQ ======== - 10/5/2007 11:55:00 PM
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FlipHKD720
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edited the ceramic part, reading THIS, i think it explained it pretty well
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RE: ======== Header FAQ ======== - 10/6/2007 3:05:45 PM
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FlipHKD720
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added some info about the Magnaflow Header/High Flow Cat combo for the D16y7. Thanks alot man! I had never heard of that and thats vital for us y7ers.
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