Progress Thread Monkeybutt2000's 89 vert build thread- Back on track

[bird_dog0347]

The Time Honored Header Dinging Technique.
Nicely Done

Which honestly has been proven not to change the HP/TQ ratings in a measurable way. Just make them fit!

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

On a side note: Some of the best car advice I've seen from a Fox "Toober" in recent memory:

If you want ceramic coated headers, buy them uncoated, install them, beat the out of them until they fit perfect and [then] have them coated.

I mean, that's usually one of those things you just don't learn until you've done it but pricewise, the out-of-the-box solution looks attractive.

I had considered having the headers recoated,but man it's expensive. I'll roll with the factory "ceramic" for this year (looks like spray paint) and see how they turn out.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Got my LAR performance x-pipe the other day,looks like a nice piece.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Looks lke I've made

the decision on which way I'm going for my next engine build

 

[limp]

Got my LAR performance x-pipe the other day,looks like a nice piece.

I am using their H pipe.. Really pleased with it also...

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

This build is pretty much wrapped up. Decided to test fit my MM strut bar,the Anderson pipe is being a bit of a challenge. Exhaust done,had to reroute some fuel lines and other little oddities. Get the NA tune done and she's ready to go

 

[bird_dog0347]

If you have access to a welder, when you install the brace for good I'd weld the nuts to the back side of the strut tower so you can install/remove it all from the top side. I never got around to it and now with the engine swap it doesn't matter on mine as I won't have a brace anymore.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

If you have access to a welder, when you install the brace for good I'd weld the nuts to the back side of the strut tower so you can install/remove it all from the top side. I never got around to it and now with the engine swap it doesn't matter on mine as I won't have a brace anymore.

For sure,great idea. These verts' need all the help they can get.