Lord, give me strength
09-10-2008, 09:50 AM
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Lord, give me strength
Just an update on my progress:
I removed the headers welded in two O2 sensor bungs one in each header collector then repainted the ceramic coated headers with VHT high heat header paint. I reinstalled the headers and started installing the Pypes Exhaust. That's where the nightmare starts, I played with this exhaust for about 5 hours and no matter how I changed the angle or fit, it's fighting me all the way. It touches the underbody, cross member, spare tire carrier in so many areas I can't understand how they say this is a bolt on exhaust. I got so frustrated I decided to take apart the e-brake and rebuilt that. For those that know C3 e-brake's you know how much fun I'm having with that also.
I know.......I know.........take a break and start fresh again................ya........ok, maybe in 19 more years.
Rant off!!!!
PS........Aamir, I know exactly how you feel.
I removed the headers welded in two O2 sensor bungs one in each header collector then repainted the ceramic coated headers with VHT high heat header paint. I reinstalled the headers and started installing the Pypes Exhaust. That's where the nightmare starts, I played with this exhaust for about 5 hours and no matter how I changed the angle or fit, it's fighting me all the way. It touches the underbody, cross member, spare tire carrier in so many areas I can't understand how they say this is a bolt on exhaust. I got so frustrated I decided to take apart the e-brake and rebuilt that. For those that know C3 e-brake's you know how much fun I'm having with that also.
I know.......I know.........take a break and start fresh again................ya........ok, maybe in 19 more years.
Rant off!!!!
PS........Aamir, I know exactly how you feel.
Last edited by Maymyvetteliveforevr; 09-10-2008 at 09:57 AM.
09-10-2008, 01:20 PM
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I didn't realize I had already posted about having exhaust problems before since I just started installing it this week. Sorry for beating a dead horse there Gary. I won't say another word. 
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09-10-2008, 01:42 PM
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Melting Slicks
My opinion re using SS exhausts and how they fit and hard to work with.
09-10-2008, 05:28 PM
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Frank i never met u yet, but i did install Headers on my previous C4 and now on a Z06 just did 10 days ago, i literally had to fight on passenger side, but if u need any help or i could be ur assisstant during ur install let me know, Sundays would be good.
Check my header install pics at www.photobucket.com/samiz06.
I can understand ur pain, i spent straight with no lunch or dinner .....15-16 hrs, and that in condo underground parking, waaay too much suffocation. If i had a garage prolly i would live in there.
Check my header install pics at www.photobucket.com/samiz06.
I can understand ur pain, i spent straight with no lunch or dinner .....15-16 hrs, and that in condo underground parking, waaay too much suffocation. If i had a garage prolly i would live in there.
09-10-2008, 06:37 PM
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Frank I know what you mean, the Corvette Central system I installed was a piece of crap. Had to go to a muffler shop to have some new front pipes bent and system attached properly.
09-10-2008, 08:12 PM
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Sorry Gary, I missunderstood, must have been the bad mood I was in.
I have to give you credit Sam, you have determination. I appreciate the offer to help but what I need more is a solution to my problem which at the moment is in the picture below, I can deal with the rest of the exhaust but can't for the life of me figure this one out.
They claim that this is a bolt on system, I can't figure out how it can be.
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09-10-2008, 08:41 PM
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I appreciate any suggestion:
I reread the instruction over a dozen time but regardless, I switched the front mandral bend pipes at the tranny, turned them around, upside down. I switch the X-Pipe upside down, turned it around. I tried as many variables as possible. I loosened the collector and move it around. I cut different lengths of straight 2.5" pipe between the S bend (mandrel) and the collector and this is the best fit I could get.
I'm willing to keep trying but have run out of option. I still don't understand how this can be a bolt on Exhaust.
The headers are Black Jack Alumacoat. Mind you there 25 years old but that shouldn't make a difference.
I reread the instruction over a dozen time but regardless, I switched the front mandral bend pipes at the tranny, turned them around, upside down. I switch the X-Pipe upside down, turned it around. I tried as many variables as possible. I loosened the collector and move it around. I cut different lengths of straight 2.5" pipe between the S bend (mandrel) and the collector and this is the best fit I could get.
I'm willing to keep trying but have run out of option. I still don't understand how this can be a bolt on Exhaust.
The headers are Black Jack Alumacoat. Mind you there 25 years old but that shouldn't make a difference.
09-10-2008, 09:05 PM
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Frank, I saw the last pic, that tells 1000 words, its not aligned, i encountered the same problem, when i install Stainless Works headers with custom made Hi flo cats with Corsa X-pipe, Cats and X-pipe was no aligning, so i took at the muffler shop and they bend it with a pro-bender machine, and than i did some little cutting here n there and after few hrs, whew got that SOB fit right, while i was there went out and bought 3" wide band clamps from Zorro Muffler, Mississauga, that gave me a leak free exhaust.
Remember for C4 n C3's : when they say it fit perfect, but most of times it dont.
Now when it comes to C5 n C6 yes they fit right thru it.
Let me know if u want some wrenching help.
Did i told u iam Only 5'4" and weigh only 140 lbs and can turn 360 degree and can go underneath the car a zillion times, and when u need small hands at those tight space than let me know.
Remember for C4 n C3's : when they say it fit perfect, but most of times it dont.
Now when it comes to C5 n C6 yes they fit right thru it.
Let me know if u want some wrenching help.
Did i told u iam Only 5'4" and weigh only 140 lbs and can turn 360 degree and can go underneath the car a zillion times, and when u need small hands at those tight space than let me know.
