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I'm curious to know as well. I've been shot down in a few threads when I've asked about this mod.
Everyone's consensus seems to be this is a mod that isn't cost and time effective and that I should steer clear of it.
I'm not one to always go with status quo. So I'm curious to see what your outcome is going to be because I am interested in the experiment as well
Everyone's consensus seems to be this is a mod that isn't cost and time effective and that I should steer clear of it.
I'm not one to always go with status quo. So I'm curious to see what your outcome is going to be because I am interested in the experiment as well
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Lets just put it this way, you need lots of tools. Since I am a mechanic, i didnt have any problems. Its just very time consuming. It wasnt hard for me, just very tedious work. No you dont have to jack the engine. The performance was def more noticable at midrange to the end of the powerband
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Lets just put it this way, you need lots of tools. Since I am a mechanic, i didnt have any problems. Its just very time consuming. It wasnt hard for me, just very tedious work. No you dont have to jack the engine. The performance was def more noticable at midrange to the end of the powerband
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Lets just put it this way, you need lots of tools. Since I am a mechanic, i didnt have any problems. Its just very time consuming. It wasnt hard for me, just very tedious work. No you dont have to jack the engine. The performance was def more noticable at midrange to the end of the powerband
How long did the process take you? Also, about how much should someone expect to pay for the parts?
Finally when you say more noticeable in the midrange~end of powerband, how noticeable are we talking here? Was it as noticeable as let's say adding the MD plenum spacer or more like ztube?
How much HP/TQ did you gain by adding the HR headers? Sorry for all the questions. I'm very interested since you're the first person to go through with this on our board that we've found. Your answers will help the rest of the VQ35DE community 100 fold in helping us consider this mod as a must have for our cars
Thanks in advance
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Yes Hotel! Please elaborate! I've very curious and interested at the same time. Just wanted to know if its worth all the trouble in going through with finding parts and having them installed.
How long did the process take you? Also, about how much should someone expect to pay for the parts?
Finally when you say more noticeable in the midrange~end of powerband, how noticeable are we talking here? Was it as noticeable as let's say adding the MD plenum spacer or more like ztube?
How much HP/TQ did you gain by adding the HR headers? Sorry for all the questions. I'm very interested since you're the first person to go through with this on our board that we've found. Your answers will help the rest of the VQ35DE community 100 fold in helping us consider this mod as a must have for our cars
Thanks in advance
How long did the process take you? Also, about how much should someone expect to pay for the parts?
Finally when you say more noticeable in the midrange~end of powerband, how noticeable are we talking here? Was it as noticeable as let's say adding the MD plenum spacer or more like ztube?
How much HP/TQ did you gain by adding the HR headers? Sorry for all the questions. I'm very interested since you're the first person to go through with this on our board that we've found. Your answers will help the rest of the VQ35DE community 100 fold in helping us consider this mod as a must have for our cars
Thanks in advance
What parts are you referring to that your expecting to pay for? There was a definite noticable difference in mid range power/torque, the car seems to def pull harder. And when i get my dyno tune it will really open the potential of all my mods up! Adding a z-tube wont give you much power at all. Usually 2-3 hp on most aftermarket intakes. I cant say much about the spacer, i dont have one and havent seen any dyno numbers. But yes, headers are alot of work, and most people dont think they are worht the time or $$$, but if you got time and $$$ you will def get a generous amount of power for the purpose they serve. Now the question is, how mechanically inclined are you to do the job? Do you have a full set of tools? A cheap harbor freight 150 pc kit wont do the job! Good luck, hope this helps!
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Hotel, that's admirable what you shared. I can't wait for the video clips and dyno runs.
That's where you'll see the fruits of you labor. 9 Hours wow....how many people worked on this job at once?
As for parts, I was referring to the actual HR headers and any supporting pieces you may have needed other than your own tools to install them.
How soon do you expect to have those clips? As for the MD spacer, that's considered one of the best mods we can do for our cars.
If you ended up adding one to the mix, you'll notice even more gains.
Hotel, you mentioned that the sound is louder...we're talking OEM headers here. How much louder can it be over the stock DE headers?
That's where you'll see the fruits of you labor. 9 Hours wow....how many people worked on this job at once?
As for parts, I was referring to the actual HR headers and any supporting pieces you may have needed other than your own tools to install them.
How soon do you expect to have those clips? As for the MD spacer, that's considered one of the best mods we can do for our cars.
If you ended up adding one to the mix, you'll notice even more gains.
Hotel, you mentioned that the sound is louder...we're talking OEM headers here. How much louder can it be over the stock DE headers?
I took us 9 hours total. We also bled to coolant lines and had to splice the passenger side O2 sensor. I will give cliff notes later. We got the y pipe from fed ex today and installed it. Started it up and IT IS LOUDDDD. I am waiting on my front bumper to get back from paint and once this happens i can make a nice video, but for right now, I need to relax. Im bruised, battered and broken. EVERY muscle in my body is in pain, my knuckles are split open, and I am just wore out. But damn, we honestly had alot of fun doing it! I have $20k in tools alone so i definitely had all the right equipment to do the job. As for someone who doesnt have very many tools, good luck. I used breaker bars, pry bars, pneumatics, extensions, sockets, ratchets, wrenches....list goes on and on. Had to take out ALL the coolant lines that wrap around the engine to gain access to the bolts. Had to take out the coolant resevoir, and power steering reservoir, and release the belt tension unbolt the AC compressor. I def understand why most shops charge around $500 for this!
What parts are you referring to that your expecting to pay for? There was a definite noticable difference in mid range power/torque, the car seems to def pull harder. And when i get my dyno tune it will really open the potential of all my mods up! Adding a z-tube wont give you much power at all. Usually 2-3 hp on most aftermarket intakes. I cant say much about the spacer, i dont have one and havent seen any dyno numbers. But yes, headers are alot of work, and most people dont think they are worht the time or $$$, but if you got time and $$$ you will def get a generous amount of power for the purpose they serve. Now the question is, how mechanically inclined are you to do the job? Do you have a full set of tools? A cheap harbor freight 150 pc kit wont do the job! Good luck, hope this helps!
What parts are you referring to that your expecting to pay for? There was a definite noticable difference in mid range power/torque, the car seems to def pull harder. And when i get my dyno tune it will really open the potential of all my mods up! Adding a z-tube wont give you much power at all. Usually 2-3 hp on most aftermarket intakes. I cant say much about the spacer, i dont have one and havent seen any dyno numbers. But yes, headers are alot of work, and most people dont think they are worht the time or $$$, but if you got time and $$$ you will def get a generous amount of power for the purpose they serve. Now the question is, how mechanically inclined are you to do the job? Do you have a full set of tools? A cheap harbor freight 150 pc kit wont do the job! Good luck, hope this helps!
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Hotel, that's admirable what you shared. I can't wait for the video clips and dyno runs.
That's where you'll see the fruits of you labor. 9 Hours wow....how many people worked on this job at once?
As for parts, I was referring to the actual HR headers and any supporting pieces you may have needed other than your own tools to install them.
How soon do you expect to have those clips? As for the MD spacer, that's considered one of the best mods we can do for our cars.
If you ended up adding one to the mix, you'll notice even more gains.
Hotel, you mentioned that the sound is louder...we're talking OEM headers here. How much louder can it be over the stock DE headers?
That's where you'll see the fruits of you labor. 9 Hours wow....how many people worked on this job at once?
As for parts, I was referring to the actual HR headers and any supporting pieces you may have needed other than your own tools to install them.
How soon do you expect to have those clips? As for the MD spacer, that's considered one of the best mods we can do for our cars.
If you ended up adding one to the mix, you'll notice even more gains.
Hotel, you mentioned that the sound is louder...we're talking OEM headers here. How much louder can it be over the stock DE headers?
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I had headers before I went FI. I have a "mod-friendly" dealer, so I had them do the install. They did a great job too! At the same time I added Stillen dual exhaust, Kinetix HFCs. I have no dyno before and after, but it felt like all the resistance had been removed and air was flowing through the car effortlessly. I would do it again. The sound was awesome and my butt dyno was impressed.
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Try to get some rest and relax. I know how all day jobs can be...ehhh
Your back and legs must feel like crap right now
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Hotel, for some reason I was under the impression you swapped the OEM headers from the HR motor into your DE motor. That's what we were asking about. I'd still like to see and hear your clips when you get them.
Try to get some rest and relax. I know how all day jobs can be...ehhh
Your back and legs must feel like crap right now
Try to get some rest and relax. I know how all day jobs can be...ehhh
Your back and legs must feel like crap right now