Originaly posted on Pclub. Copied and edited for informational purposes.
I just picked up a Pacesetter header and I got a few questions before I attempt to install it:
1.) Can I in any way make the header perform better? Enlarge the inlet openings or something along those lines?
2.) I have no idea what the coating of the header is. Judging by the pictures, can you determine what the coating is? On one side the header is starting to rust so I am thinking of painting it to prevent further corrosion. Should I look into special header paint or would any high temp paint do the job (caliper paint, valve cover paint ….etc)? I would ceramic coat it but I have no idea where to get that done and how much it would cost.
3.) How hard is it to install it? It seems like the heat shield would be a bitch to take off because there is very little room for work??? Will anything else need to be removed so the heat shield can come out?
Any other suggestions will be appreciated as well. Thanks guys!
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Posted by ne3ek on May-14th-2003 11:35 PM:
I can help you with number 3... It's not toooo hard. The heatshields bolts aren't that bad, I believe one was in a tought area, it's located on the right towards the middle of the manifold. Be careful, those bolts can't wait to break. I would suggest getting a new manifold and downpipe gasket, they can't be in good shape
Umm think you -may- have to remove your radiator (not for the heatshield, but for the actual manifold).. I can't remember if I did (it was a long time ago) I'm sure someone else can elaborate. It comes with an o2 sensor too! sweet, mine broke when i was removing it, not fun at all.. good luck dude. Hope some of this jibberish helps lol
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Posted by Identity_X on May-14th-2003 11:41 PM:
I'll have to pick up the gaskets. After 12 years, I am pretty sure they need changing anyways.
As for having to remove the radiator. If so, this would be a pain. I just replaced the lower radiator hose like month ago. Still can't get the smell of antifreeze out of my head......blah......
Thanks for the input, but I truly hope you are wrong on the radiator part.
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Posted by PseudoRealityX on May-14th-2003 11:57 PM:
get it coated. definately worth it.
As for the inlets, you want them a bit larger than the port itself. Make sure you trim the gasket so that it doesn't interupt with flow.
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Posted by mazdaspeedwest on May-15th-2003 01:55 AM:
Are you sure it's a Pacesetter?
All the ones i've seen are 1 peice.
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Posted by Davard on May-15th-2003 09:38 AM:
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Originally posted by mazdaspeedwest
Are you sure it's a Pacesetter?
All the ones i've seen are 1 peice.
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Yeah, mine is one (long) piece. The Genie is two piece, but is a 4-2-1, and just as long as the Pacesetter. Don't know who's header than is. Maybe Gude?
Removing the radiator makes things easier, but might not be needed to install that header.
I just picked up a Pacesetter header and I got a few questions before I attempt to install it:
1.) Can I in any way make the header perform better? Enlarge the inlet openings or something along those lines?
2.) I have no idea what the coating of the header is. Judging by the pictures, can you determine what the coating is? On one side the header is starting to rust so I am thinking of painting it to prevent further corrosion. Should I look into special header paint or would any high temp paint do the job (caliper paint, valve cover paint ….etc)? I would ceramic coat it but I have no idea where to get that done and how much it would cost.
3.) How hard is it to install it? It seems like the heat shield would be a bitch to take off because there is very little room for work??? Will anything else need to be removed so the heat shield can come out?
Any other suggestions will be appreciated as well. Thanks guys!
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Posted by ne3ek on May-14th-2003 11:35 PM:
I can help you with number 3... It's not toooo hard. The heatshields bolts aren't that bad, I believe one was in a tought area, it's located on the right towards the middle of the manifold. Be careful, those bolts can't wait to break. I would suggest getting a new manifold and downpipe gasket, they can't be in good shape
Umm think you -may- have to remove your radiator (not for the heatshield, but for the actual manifold).. I can't remember if I did (it was a long time ago) I'm sure someone else can elaborate. It comes with an o2 sensor too! sweet, mine broke when i was removing it, not fun at all.. good luck dude. Hope some of this jibberish helps lol
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Posted by Identity_X on May-14th-2003 11:41 PM:
I'll have to pick up the gaskets. After 12 years, I am pretty sure they need changing anyways.
As for having to remove the radiator. If so, this would be a pain. I just replaced the lower radiator hose like month ago. Still can't get the smell of antifreeze out of my head......blah......
Thanks for the input, but I truly hope you are wrong on the radiator part.
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Posted by PseudoRealityX on May-14th-2003 11:57 PM:
get it coated. definately worth it.
As for the inlets, you want them a bit larger than the port itself. Make sure you trim the gasket so that it doesn't interupt with flow.
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Posted by mazdaspeedwest on May-15th-2003 01:55 AM:
Are you sure it's a Pacesetter?
All the ones i've seen are 1 peice.
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Posted by Davard on May-15th-2003 09:38 AM:
quote:
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Originally posted by mazdaspeedwest
Are you sure it's a Pacesetter?
All the ones i've seen are 1 peice.
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Yeah, mine is one (long) piece. The Genie is two piece, but is a 4-2-1, and just as long as the Pacesetter. Don't know who's header than is. Maybe Gude?
Removing the radiator makes things easier, but might not be needed to install that header.
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