Header bolts(L20)

[makya]

Ok, it's been awhile since I've swapped or rebuilt motors, so I need a reminder on how to get the bottom bolts on the exhaust header? I can't get a socket over the bolt head running it under the intake, and I can't get a ratchet in from the top(obviously).

 

How do you do it?

[datzenmike]

A spanner or box end/open end wrench.

[makya]

Crap, now I gotta take the smog pump back off so I can reach underneath.

[banzai510(hainz)]

If this is a stock L20 exhaust its a pain in the ass to remove this stuff.

Thats why I would install the L16 (521 or 5210 exhause manifold cause its ezer to get the lower bolt w/o angleing them in there and ruining the threads.

 

or get a TOP END Performance short tube header(ceramic coat it also)

[OL YELLER]

or get a TOP END Performance short tube header(ceramic coat it also)

 

Hainz..where can I get that header..do they have a web site..do you remember the price range....??????????

[makya]

yeah, I'd like to know too. For the 4x though, the Dually has to smog, so I can't change it out unless it's CARB approved.

[banzai510(hainz)]

http://www.racetep.com/510start.html

 

you need to get it powder cosated cause the paint is CHEAP!!!!!!!!!!!

 

you could find a 510 exhause manifold but need a y pipe to fit a 4x and Racnjasn did this.

 

as for CARB approved I know nothing of these things.

 

the header is more for ease of install /removeal than true performance gains if a L16 exhaust manifold is not avail with Y pipe

I still run a L16 manifold on my beater with sidedrafts carbs