BadAss 2.2L/2.5L Equal Length Runner Tubular Header Group Buy
OK, about 10 years after making the original prototype, finally looking to make some copies of my original equal length runner shorty tubular header. The prototype picturded below is thin wall mild steel with JetHot coating on it and has lasted several seasons without issue.
The group buy headers will be thick walled stainless tubes with 1/2" flanges on both sides. Chrysler style 4-bolt turbo flange to be standard, options such as EGT ports or coatings currently TBD.
Pricing:
Currently TBD but expected between $500 and $700 depending on how many we get ordered. The materials and manufacturing procedure will cost less if there are 20 made instead of only 5. The first copy is in process and it will help gauge how much cutting and weldng labor is involved as well.
The purpose of this thread is to make sure that we did not overlook anything and to answer questions. If you are interested, please post in this thread that you are, interest at this point is not a promise to buy, that comes later. Once the questions are answered and the first copy is made I will have a better understanding of the pricing and we will start taking deposits.
Some questions answered...
Performance:
HP gains expected to be comperable to 8valves' (Aaron Miller) similar header discussed in this thread however supporting mods will vary from application to application so higher yeilds are possible.
Custom fab and parts required and NOT currently included:
custom downpipe
custom oil and coolant feed lines
custom coolant return line
custom oil return into oil pan
custom air inlet and outlet to intercooler piping
At a minimum one of Johnny's Polybushing front motor mount or solid welded front mount recommended especially if you're close to the firewall with your particular vehicle/turbo combo.
Clearances checked:
clears the firewall in an L-body with a T3/T4 hybrid
clears both Saginaw (metal resivior) and ZF (plasic resivior) power steering pumps
clears steering rack with stock style swingvalve 2.25" and even 3" TU unit
clears runners on 2-pc intake and 1-pc intake
clears small housing high torque starter/solenoid (may require mounting stud removal)
Disclaimer / Reality Check:
This is not a direct "Bolt On" header that you can have running in an afternoon unless you have mad skillz and resources. Build tolerances from vehicle to vehicle vary so just because it fit perfectly in the Shelby Charger we bolted it in does not mean it will fit in every car.
Pictures:
install pic
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