3vze complete exhaust
Jan 14, 2010 | 03:40 PM
#221
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My first thought was a heat shield... so much for that.
What about any brackets along the run of the pipes? The O2 sensor shield maybe?
I watched the guy at the exhaust shop bang on the catalytic converter, muffler, & pipes with a gloved fist while the engine was running to diagnose a rattle I had in my old Ford Ranger. When he hit the catalytic converter, it clearly came from that. Give that a try, perhaps while a friend revs it up some (don't forget the work gloves).
When in doubt, remove a piece or two. If I remember your pics, your cat just bolts on. Eliminate that and see if you still have a rattle.
Good luck.
What about any brackets along the run of the pipes? The O2 sensor shield maybe?
I watched the guy at the exhaust shop bang on the catalytic converter, muffler, & pipes with a gloved fist while the engine was running to diagnose a rattle I had in my old Ford Ranger. When he hit the catalytic converter, it clearly came from that. Give that a try, perhaps while a friend revs it up some (don't forget the work gloves).
When in doubt, remove a piece or two. If I remember your pics, your cat just bolts on. Eliminate that and see if you still have a rattle.
Good luck.
Last edited by Wrenchinjoe; Jan 14, 2010 at 03:56 PM.
Jan 14, 2010 | 04:19 PM
#222
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the cat is removed, i have a straight pipe. and I tried that. it rattles up near the front of the truck... near the Y pipe and Cross over. I found a loose bolt nar the head, so im assuming that its a leak on the headers... guess we'll find out.
Jan 14, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Jan 14, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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I got the long tube doug thorley headers. I got mine for $530 shipped brand new.
from what I hear and the research ive done you cant find them for less than $640
If you want the phone # to the guy I ordered from PM me and Im sure he will give ya the same deal.
you in fresno?
I got the long tube doug thorley headers. I got mine for $530 shipped brand new.
from what I hear and the research ive done you cant find them for less than $640
If you want the phone # to the guy I ordered from PM me and Im sure he will give ya the same deal.
you in fresno?
Jan 25, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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hey im about to buy a set of thorney headers for my 91 v6 there is one thing i dont get
on the stock ex manifild there is this egr valve coming out of it . and on the headers there is just tube no place for this thing to hook back into ??? i havnt figured out how to post pics here yet but those of you that have headers should know what im talking about
thanks
on the stock ex manifild there is this egr valve coming out of it . and on the headers there is just tube no place for this thing to hook back into ??? i havnt figured out how to post pics here yet but those of you that have headers should know what im talking about
thanks
Jan 30, 2010 | 05:54 AM
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these headers ceramic coated at all?
i know i shoulda bought my downeys with the coating. now i'm suffering from starter heat issues. even with a starter wrap...
next up is header wraps...
i know i shoulda bought my downeys with the coating. now i'm suffering from starter heat issues. even with a starter wrap...
next up is header wraps...
Jan 30, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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ok, someone got the answer me this. since both runners are gonna run down each side of the engine. can you take a picture of where the starter is and if it is still possible to remove the starter with aftermarket headers
Jan 30, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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I can tell you without a picture.
It is possible to remove and install starters still. it doesn't block it, its just a few inches closer to it than the stock manifold. you can easily enough just pull it out and change it.
It is possible to remove and install starters still. it doesn't block it, its just a few inches closer to it than the stock manifold. you can easily enough just pull it out and change it.
