Date:         Mon, 2 Jul 2001 10:59:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott McDonell <rancidx420@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Scott McDonell <rancidx420@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      More on my S&S Headers
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My mechanic was looking at an idle problem I've been
experiencing and he turned up another issue with the S&S
headers I installed last month:  They don't have a test
port ahead of the catalytic converter.  He said my
tail-pipe emissions were very clean but he needs to be able
to test the exhaust pre-cat as well.  So, I guess I'm going
to have my header shop weld one on.

All in all, my experience with the S&S headers has not been
good.  (Copying them this message so maybe they'll respond
to the list about my concerns.)  Here are the problems I've
had:

* Needed to cut and weld on an extra 1/2 inch on the
rear-left header (see attached pic 'ss1.jpg').

* Had to cut left-side of skid bar where front header
passed by.  Then had to weld a piece of steel onto bottom
of skid bar below cut to reinforce it.

* Had to have both front headers given new, thicker gaskets
and retightened.  Looks like the rear-right flange isn't
altogether flush now either, so need to have it looked at.
I honestly don't think any of the header flanges met up
cleanly with the heads.

* Need to add pre-catalytic converter test port.

The headers were reasonably priced, but I'm sure spending a
lot for my header guy to make up for the poor quality of
these headers.  Live and learn, I suppose.

...Scott



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