headers on 32v

cobrayankee · 08-09-2000, 02:33 PM

Can anyone tell me what the big reason is for nobody wanting to install aftermarket headers on my 97 Cobra? Must be one heck of a job.

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1997 Cobra, C+L 80mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, 3.73's

97snakedriver · 08-09-2000, 04:58 PM

Short version: Its a pain, lots of blind reaches, long time. They've never done it before.

It takes about 8-10 hours.

cobrayankee · 08-09-2000, 10:15 PM

Back to the drawing board

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1997 Cobra, C+L 80mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, 3.73's

97snakedriver · 08-09-2000, 11:45 PM

Do you have a regular guy that does work?

Always is nice to have a personal relationship with your mechanic. Besides it take a long time there is nothing overly complicated with the header install. Its just that not that many regular speed shops have done it.

By the way, what are you planning on doing with your car? There are lots of other bolt ons that you can do first and come back to headers later.

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Darn typos

[This message has been edited by 97snakedriver (edited 08-10-2000).]

cobrayankee · 08-10-2000, 11:50 AM

I'd love to know those other bolt ons besides all the "normal" ones. I say normal because they are the same ones everyone goes for. Any inputs would be nice. As far as a regular mechanic, I don't have one. I do all my own stuff or work with someone who can guide me. (It sure is convenient working with an ex welder, paint man, and body mechanic!)

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1997 Cobra, C+L 80mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, 3.73's

08-09-2000, 02:33 PM	#1
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	headers on 32v Can anyone tell me what the big reason is for nobody wanting to install aftermarket headers on my 97 Cobra? Must be one heck of a job. ------------------ 1997 Cobra, C+L 80mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, 3.73's

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08-09-2000, 04:58 PM	#2
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Short version: Its a pain, lots of blind reaches, long time. They've never done it before. It takes about 8-10 hours.

08-09-2000, 10:15 PM	#3
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	Back to the drawing board ------------------ 1997 Cobra, C+L 80mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, 3.73's

08-09-2000, 11:45 PM	#4
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Do you have a regular guy that does work? Always is nice to have a personal relationship with your mechanic. Besides it take a long time there is nothing overly complicated with the header install. Its just that not that many regular speed shops have done it. By the way, what are you planning on doing with your car? There are lots of other bolt ons that you can do first and come back to headers later. ---- Darn typos [This message has been edited by 97snakedriver (edited 08-10-2000).]

08-10-2000, 11:50 AM	#5
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	I'd love to know those other bolt ons besides all the "normal" ones. I say normal because they are the same ones everyone goes for. Any inputs would be nice. As far as a regular mechanic, I don't have one. I do all my own stuff or work with someone who can guide me. (It sure is convenient working with an ex welder, paint man, and body mechanic!) ------------------ 1997 Cobra, C+L 80mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, 3.73's