[Whodatxevg]

So I installed this today. I meant to take more pictures but it wasn't as complicated as I thought so I didn't take a ton.

 

[_RED_]

OK, any more info? Thoughts of the header, power increase? Don't leave us hanging here lol

 

[Whodatxevg]

First things first I pulled the o2 sensors and had shield. Four heat shield bolts, 10mm.

O2 sensors were 21mm.

 

[Whodatxevg]

No pictures for this part. I went under the car and removed the mount for the stock flex pipe because my header does not have a place to mount. I also disconnected the cat back and pulled off a metal plate and exhaust hanger just before the rear axle to let the cat back rest on the ground.

 

[Whodatxevg]

I then pulled the bolt that held the transaxle to the RMM.

 

[Whodatxevg]

Now I pulled the header off. To get it to fit out I had to drop the engine a bit by disconnecting the passenger motor mount and pulling the middle stud for the header. Lowered engine with a jack and after a few cute words it was out.

 

[Whodatxevg]

Also had to take the plate out from under the black trim below the windshield before header would clear.

 

[Whodatxevg]

After the old header was out the new one went right in without a problem.

 

[Whodatxevg]

Now everyone told me that the o2 sensor is too short and I need to buy the Porsche one, but my car is currently running on the stock o2. I took the sensor connector off of the bracket on the valve cover and rerouted the wire and then it reached with enough slack for engine torque.

 

[bama_focus]

In for results

 

[Whodatxevg]

No dyno but car seems to pull quite a bit harder from 3500-7200. Below that it feels the same.

Engine sound through stock exhaust is slightly louder. Not loud enough that it sounds aftermarket but you can hear it.

 

[Whodatxevg]

And then obviously install is the reverse order of dissasembly.

 

[Juicedz]

Nice job man. Congrats on the new header and hopefully 14's to come. You can jump on the dyno free if you head south to this focus gathering/cookout. It should be a good turnout. http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=499825

 

[Mr.N00bLaR]

In for results and sound clips?

 

[Whodatxevg]

@Juicedz, damn I can't make that day. I'll be leaving Florida on the 28th.

 

[y3ahwhat3v3r]

I'm going to risk sounding stupid here.. But is there a header on the market that will pass emissions? (Not CA)

 

[_RED_]

Unfortunately no, since all of them remove the factory catalytic converter. None would pass CA smog.

 

[Mr.N00bLaR]

I believe you can pass with just one (aftermarket too) cat where I live in NY. Its tempting to buy a header and have a shop weld a cat in some where for a full legalish exhaust.I'll have to see how much the sound increases with the ST CBE before I consider anything else though.

 

[Whodatxevg]

Here's my time slips from last night. Seems I picked up 1-2 MPH and about .2 in the 1/4 mile.

 

[majourpain]

Is there a engine light or do you have a tune. At other things you do to make this work?