RB Header Installer?
05-31-2009, 11:45 PM
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Gambean cleaning the RB header
More cleaning....
More cleaning....
Picture with the stock header removed.
Closeup with the stock header removed.
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You can never get enough of it....
This was before we found out that we needed to remove the crossmember....NOOOOO
Stock header
Gambean with the RB header
Inside the RB HEADER
Other side......
FINALLY GOT HER IN!! Getting it in is no joke!
Gotta remove that crossmember
Gotta pull the whole exhaust down to....
FINNALLY ONNNNNNN
Gambean cleaning the RB header
More cleaning....
More cleaning....
Picture with the stock header removed.
Closeup with the stock header removed.
1 More
You can never get enough of it....
This was before we found out that we needed to remove the crossmember....NOOOOO
Stock header
Gambean with the RB header
Inside the RB HEADER
Other side......
FINALLY GOT HER IN!! Getting it in is no joke!
Gotta remove that crossmember
Gotta pull the whole exhaust down to....
FINNALLY ONNNNNNN
06-02-2009, 12:54 PM
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The directions from RB are pretty good, I installed my header in the garage on jack stands in about 3hrs. The directions tell you to remove the cross-member and it even tells you the tools needed. The hardest part of the install was tightening the header bolts.
06-02-2009, 01:28 PM
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06-05-2009, 01:07 PM
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No TSB done, No secondary air pump delete and i just want the Header installed and thats it.
Anyone around here got a small shop with a lift on it that can do it for me? Or knows a good shop that will do it? Dang i just need a local shop lol
Oh and lancer don't get the exotic speed header the RB is just as good and its cheaper.
Here is a video of Luckycat's RX8 ( i got my header from him since hes going TURBO)
[embed]1BPm7M2DTOg[/embed]
Anyone around here got a small shop with a lift on it that can do it for me? Or knows a good shop that will do it? Dang i just need a local shop lol
Oh and lancer don't get the exotic speed header the RB is just as good and its cheaper.
Here is a video of Luckycat's RX8 ( i got my header from him since hes going TURBO)
[embed]1BPm7M2DTOg[/embed]
Dude that my car!!! I have the hymee exhaust up for sale too if anyone interest
06-06-2009, 05:48 PM
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. I had to use a used oxygen censor from him, seem like it working fine, but my check light engine is came off. i'm fucked. ..... do you guys know any place that sell that censor for cheap..
06-06-2009, 07:39 PM
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Just did mine yesterday, unfortunately, The guy did it for me messed up the oxygen censor, it was hard to take it off the OEM header so he had to take it out by force. call Napa, quoted me with $300 for a new censor,...... I had to use a used oxygen censor from him, seem like it working fine, but my check light engine is came off. i'm fucked. ..... do you guys know any place that sell that censor for cheap..
. I had to use a used oxygen censor from him, seem like it working fine, but my check light engine is came off. i'm fucked. ..... do you guys know any place that sell that censor for cheap..
06-06-2009, 09:02 PM
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after install the header ( it is a GTSPEC Exhaust Header btw), it does sound different from my custom exhaust. I feel a bit different too when i'm driving. I like it alot. i didn't put a gasket on between the header and the midpipe, used long bolt to tight it up. waiting for new set of spark plugs and spark plugs wire, after that the stabilizer ground kit, and then the AP, I hope to gain about 240 Whp after all the NA with the AP. so far I have, motorsport pulley system, ACT pro flightwheel, Exedy Stage 1 clutch, AEM intake,custom exhaust, Gt Spec Header. do you think i can get about 240 Whp with the AP?
06-06-2009, 09:59 PM
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06-06-2009, 10:23 PM
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06-06-2009, 11:34 PM
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Get an ignition system, like BHR and change all your plugs and wires. When you will do a dyno with everything tuned with the Ignition system and new spark plugs, you might just hit 210whp.
06-06-2009, 11:35 PM
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You also need to change your ignition system to something better and change your plugs and wires. When you get all that done and tuned, you should be able to get around 210whp.
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GAMBEAN dude, thanks for so much for everything last night man you are the man dude!
That HEADER INSTALL was a str8 up bitch!!! 2 stops to petboys 2 stops to the hardware store 2 cases of Heinekens and some BBQ and in total about 7-8 hours we got it installed.
We had to remove the ******* crossmember cause you cant fit the damn RB header in cause it sticks out 2 much. plus the ******** that sold me the header didnt give me the bolts for the damn emissions air pump and those were a ******* bitch to get installed too......
Now the good....Im not joking when i say the RB header increases low end RPM like a bitch!!! Its not no butt dyno either and it sounds awesome!!! The speed to redline is way faster than before and i know i redline my car almost 20 times a day so when i took it around the block the redline was faster.
If you got the time man its definity worth the install but it is is a bitch -- a lift would make it so much easier! remember you have to remove the cross member when doing it or it wont fit.
Gambean man thanks so much for your hard work.....
That HEADER INSTALL was a str8 up bitch!!! 2 stops to petboys 2 stops to the hardware store 2 cases of Heinekens and some BBQ and in total about 7-8 hours we got it installed.
We had to remove the ******* crossmember cause you cant fit the damn RB header in cause it sticks out 2 much. plus the ******** that sold me the header didnt give me the bolts for the damn emissions air pump and those were a ******* bitch to get installed too......
Now the good....Im not joking when i say the RB header increases low end RPM like a bitch!!! Its not no butt dyno either and it sounds awesome!!! The speed to redline is way faster than before and i know i redline my car almost 20 times a day so when i took it around the block the redline was faster.
If you got the time man its definity worth the install but it is is a bitch -- a lift would make it so much easier! remember you have to remove the cross member when doing it or it wont fit.
Gambean man thanks so much for your hard work.....
You need to remove the crossmember, or you will be cursing a storm trying to get it through the space.
12-18-2009, 08:52 AM
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I am currently saving some $ so that I can get the RB header and install it in the spring '10 (maybe winter '09 if I get the urge).
Are there any specialized tools needed for the job? I have the basics; socket set, universal joints in all necessary sizes, jack & stands... Just making sure there isn't some crazy thing needed that will stump me half-way through the install.
Thanks for all the members who have posted pictures and instructions to this point...this is the exact thread I needed.
Also, if anyone knows of other good "header installation threads" please post links...I can't find any other relevant ones.
Are there any specialized tools needed for the job? I have the basics; socket set, universal joints in all necessary sizes, jack & stands... Just making sure there isn't some crazy thing needed that will stump me half-way through the install.
Thanks for all the members who have posted pictures and instructions to this point...this is the exact thread I needed.
Also, if anyone knows of other good "header installation threads" please post links...I can't find any other relevant ones.
12-18-2009, 10:49 AM
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No special tools are needed. You need basic hand tools, a breaker bar or air tools to get the bracing out is a big plus. Remove the engine mount and you're all set. I'd recommend recruiting a friend to help, it really helps.
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