My header touched, so I had to bang the oil pan in a bit. Also, the EGR pipe didn't fit perfectly well, but I did something that was suggested here on the forums and got one end started, then the other, and gradually tightened. After using that pipe, it gradually warped into the shape I needed.psuLemon said:if you have a hotshot header, you will notice there is like an 1/8 of an inch of clearence btw the oil pan and header, but mine doesnt' clang
that the thing are there an alternative beside banging the oil pan.. i really have a bad feeling about the banging the pan thing.stevja1 said:My header touched, so I had to bang the oil pan in a bit. Also, the EGR pipe didn't fit perfectly well, but I did something that was suggested here on the forums and got one end started, then the other, and gradually tightened. After using that pipe, it gradually warped into the shape I needed.
I think I got a funny part or something cause it buzzed like crazy in mid range up to redline. I bought a big old 18" resonator and that got rid of the buzzing.
You have a Stromung exhaust right Liu?LIUSPEED said:that the thing are there an alternative beside banging the oil pan.. i really have a bad feeling about the banging the pan thing.
Thats a good idear. I should have done that. Crud. Oh well.wes said:If it does in fact touch I would check the adjustment of the rest of the exhaust, perhaps it can be pushed forward to get you more clearance. If not the BEST method to make it clear the oil pan is to get another 3 bolt flange like the one used at the primary to secondary connection and have it welded on to the secondary. This will make it clear perfectly.
But there is a warentee on the coating.1.6pete said:ok, we have everything settled;
OBX= pure crap...the essence of crap...you honestly could poo something better.
Weapon R= knock off, your choice to buy it is determined by your business ethics and your desire for quality
Hot shot= 100% pure.... they are great to use, they are the only ones who made this product for our POS car with no questions and with open arms. Quality is impeccable, only problem? The coating can come off and rust![]()
yup yup....but its still an inconveniencestevja1 said:But there is a warentee on the coating.![]()
I tried that already... did you notice you can't push the exhaust forward since your header is bolted onto the engine block and the downpipe is very rigid. Oops sorry read this wrong the flange thing is not bad it's just like adding a spacer that'll drop the exhaust some more tho.wes said:Hammering the oil pan is the worst idea ever! Like I said start from the back and work your way forward for adjustment. If it is an issue the flange is the best way to fix it.
these things do not go hand in hand..........for performance you gotta pay up. I will admit, WR is better than OBX, SSAutochrome. etc etc but it doesnt compare w/ HS. I can understand wanting so save money on mods but saying they perform as well as quality items is like comparing apples to oranges, it just doesnt work.I'm all about cheap stuff that peforms decently...
you have to admit there are exceptions, but normally the "you get what you pay for" saying is true..........but there are exceptions (this is not one of them lol, i was just pointing that out.)psuLemon said:cars are all alike, when you go cheap, you get want you pay for which is nothin..