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cnofzz · March 26th, 2010, 05:50 PM

Just got my header. Any body got a write up for the install? Ive been told It will be within my noob skills but i still need to know what i have to to to install it?
Is it just the straight forward take off the old one and put on the new one? do i need any new bolts other than the stock ones?
I did do a search and didnt find the answers to any of these questions.
Help a nub out??

jvu · March 26th, 2010, 05:52 PM

yeah, straight forward. take out the old one and put in the new one. not hard at all, unless your weak as fuck and can't take the bolts off, then use a cheater bar for moree leverage.

Georgey1 · March 26th, 2010, 06:04 PM

The only hard part was removing the o2 sensors.

Ballfade · March 26th, 2010, 06:11 PM

simple ass hell, just rent o2 remover from a autozone, or whatever you have.

cnofzz · March 26th, 2010, 06:25 PM

02 remover that a wrench? how long should it take?

cnofzz · March 26th, 2010, 07:37 PM

I would never bump a quesiton thread so quickly but i want to install these things soon so i still have two quesitons. How did you guys remove the o2 sensors and how long did the over all install take?

Ballfade · March 26th, 2010, 07:57 PM

you get the sockets from a autostore, removing the sensors are easy if you have a breaker bar (like everything else).

cnofzz · March 26th, 2010, 08:08 PM

yeah i hear you on about that. That breaker bar made installing the pulley so much easier. Will it fit in there though? and need a socked from autozone?

redstar666 · March 26th, 2010, 10:09 PM

thanx for the socket advice!

did any of you cowboys/girls replace gaskets?

Ballfade · March 27th, 2010, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnofzz

yeah i hear you on about that. That breaker bar made installing the pulley so much easier. Will it fit in there though? and need a socked from autozone?

yea autozone will do the set should come with three different type of removers. Also I used my friends rx-8 MIDPIPE for a breaker bar, so believe me you should be fine. I did not replace any gaskets Red.

redstar666 · March 27th, 2010, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ballfade

yea autozone will do the set should come with three different type of removers. Also I used my friends rx-8 MIDPIPE for a breaker bar, so believe me you should be fine. I did not replace any gaskets Red.

haha Ballfade, your words are those of motivation. i can't wait to take the plunge with this thing. gl to cnofzz with this install

Ballfade · March 27th, 2010, 01:14 PM

Also some advice if your using a cheap 10$ ratchet+socket kit like i was don't be surprise if your ratchet starts to phail lol. Also when working on the bottom found removing the lower splash guards gave more room, also have a long socket 17 ready.

meDave · March 27th, 2010, 03:31 PM

Soak those 02 sensors with some PB Blaster they will come out alot easier.

redstar666 · March 27th, 2010, 03:57 PM

^thanx Dave, ima let soak the night before i attempt

Lanzerralliart · March 27th, 2010, 07:51 PM

Rx8 breaker bar lol that's a good sales gimick

ALBOE · March 27th, 2010, 08:04 PM

ahaha keith sent me a picture of the breaker bar

Ballfade · March 27th, 2010, 08:09 PM

Post it alboe! Also read joo text!

Ultracorp · March 28th, 2010, 06:35 AM

Anyone know the torque specs for the bolts?

cnofzz · March 28th, 2010, 09:09 AM

install went well thanks guys
advice to people doing this have on hand,
A breaker bar for sure that made everything easier,
a can of wd 40 for the same reason,
a standard o2 sensor wrench, from autozone like 10 dollars well worth it to avoid breaking those things.
some electrical tape to cover all of the o2 plugs when you take them out just in case.
a 17mm rachet,
a 14 mm rachet i think cant remember that for sure
a car to take you to lowes when you realizes you need some new bolts to connect the header to the down pipe

and some gasket sealer so your car doesnt start bleading exhaust through the front

and about 2-4 hours if you a distracted car nub like me!

cnofzz · March 28th, 2010, 09:17 AM

oh and as for the results, I havent had much time with it. Im on some heavy painkillers

due to a surgery so i cant drive but i had someone else drive it and i liked what i heard. The car sounds mean with my set up, the header, F5 intake, and RRE magnaflow axelback. Doesnt sound ricetastic which i am really pleased with. If anything it sounds deaper and and nastier than before. I also ran my car open header just at idle half way through the install. That i wouldnt sudgest hahahaha. It sounded like a v8 to me but also so ricy and loud that i couldnt take it seriously. I may post a sound clip up in a couple weeks, and power results via dynolicious in a couple days.

Ballfade · March 28th, 2010, 11:15 AM

O yes i forgot, will need extra bolts!

redstar666 · March 28th, 2010, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultracorp

Anyone know the torque specs for the bolts?

http://tearstone.com/eclipsefsm/2006...0004600-15.pdf

cnofzz · March 28th, 2010, 07:54 PM

well idk how many of you are still readin this but i got to take my car out it was a bit rainy but i got some 2nd and 3rd gear pulls and I am extremely happy with the results. This was the first mod i installed that registers on my butt dyno. as promised dynolicious numbers to come for tommorow!

Ballfade · March 28th, 2010, 08:24 PM

Sweet!

redstar666 · March 28th, 2010, 08:26 PM

cnofzz · March 29th, 2010, 02:57 PM

alright i did several pulls today on the way to and from school. For some reason hp isnt working to hot but if i take the average it seems to be telling me im running about 200 which seems right with my modlist. 0-60 was more consistant. The sprint now happens in about 7.2-7.4!! That i am ok with.

4GPRINCE · March 29th, 2010, 03:23 PM

O2 Sensors are a pain in the ass to remove

cnofzz · March 29th, 2010, 03:42 PM

not if you have the socket to remove them. good use of 10$ right there

Ballfade · March 29th, 2010, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnofzz

not if you have the socket to remove them. good use of 10$ right there

, also lmao of the in car dyno.

Hessy18 · April 16th, 2010, 01:11 PM

So im going to attempt to install mine tonight i have 4 spacers from the RRE sight and i going to go get the socket for the o2 sensors after school and i was told i will need a half inch long bolts that the stock bolts on the intake manifold that true? and what are the other bolts that i will need for the down pipe?

Ballfade · April 16th, 2010, 01:24 PM

you only need 2 spacers though

, also all the info you should need right here

pilotgeorge747 · April 18th, 2010, 05:24 AM

Could you post a sound clip of the car? I'm interested in hearing it with the axleback instead of all the videos of header/intake/catback on here.

ufc55 · April 18th, 2010, 07:34 AM

it sounds real loud still

pilotgeorge747 · April 18th, 2010, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufc55

it sounds real loud still

I know it's going to be loud but I'm just wondering how the headers sound with an axleback vs catback. He said it sounds deeper and not ricey. I've heard a few header/intake/catback clips and they just sound ricey at high rev.

joeyb · April 18th, 2010, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotgeorge747

I know it's going to be loud but I'm just wondering how the headers sound with an axleback vs catback. He said it sounds deeper and not ricey. I've heard a few header/intake/catback clips and they just sound ricey at high rev.

for sure. that's why I'm about a full cat-back w/ at least 2.5" pipe if not 3" all the way back - deep, throaty growl. mean as fuck.

Hessy18 · April 19th, 2010, 01:28 PM

alright i got mine installed and no light came on but 2 days later my service engine light came on.. that have anything to do with my new header?

joeyb · April 19th, 2010, 01:32 PM

probably - did you put in the o2 spacers? can you check for codes? post if so

edit:
man the more I hear the more I think that those spacers aren't as good as doing the spark plug defouler thing - i think the defoulers have a smaller hole and that seems to make the difference - I am speculating though, but the RIPP spacers I was sent have a much larger hole for the o2 sensor to absorb exhaust or whatever

redstar666 · April 19th, 2010, 04:05 PM

[QUOTE=the spark plug defouler thing [/QUOTE]

perhaps an elaboration could be provided? i will look into it also

joeyb · April 19th, 2010, 06:03 PM

^ok figured most you guys mostly knew about this - but here it is:

INSTEAD of using spacers from RRE or RIPP or anywhere - use 'spark plug defoulers' I had never even heard of them but they knew exactly what I was asking for at autozone.

Need: 1/2" Drill Bit
Drill
X4 18mm Spark plug defoulers
wrench for o2 sensors
*vice recommended to hold pieces for drilling

Make sure you have cleared your 'service engine soon' light. You can always disconnect the bat to do this if you don't have a code reader.

1) Drill out 2 of the defoulers w/ the 1/2 in drill bit. (probably want to use a vice to hold it - this enlarges the hole so the o2 sensor can fit through it)
2) Screw each of the drilled out ones into one of the remaining non-drilled out ones. so you have one screwed into the other - they will look kind of like the spacers...
3) Take out your o2 sensors from your pipe (remove from old spacers if you have them)
4) CLEAN them off w/ a dry rag - remove fuel residue from sensor face
5) Screw in o2 sensors into the new 'spacers' you have created w/ the defoulers
6) re-attache to your pipe.

The smaller hole on the defoulers (big enough for a spark plug tip) seems to let in just the right amount of air. but the post I saw this on (some 3g one) said it doesn't work for EVERYONE but 90%....

hope this helps, fellas. I haven't seen code one from my o2 sensors since - and my problem was BAD before I did this - the light just came on ALL the time, every 50 miles no matter how much I cleared it. I am probably running rich most of the time though

redstar666 · April 19th, 2010, 06:29 PM

damn yo. e-rep for this

March 26th, 2010, 05:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
cnofzz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Vehicle: 2007/Eclipse/gs Posts: 338 Rep Power: 4	RRE Header Install Just got my header. Any body got a write up for the install? Ive been told It will be within my noob skills but i still need to know what i have to to to install it? Is it just the straight forward take off the old one and put on the new one? do i need any new bolts other than the stock ones? I did do a search and didnt find the answers to any of these questions. Help a nub out?? __________________ 2007 Still Peral Gs Fujita Cai, RRE Underdrive, RRE Axel back, RRE Header, GT TB

March 26th, 2010, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ballfade I'm back in the game Name: Keith "The Ricer" Randolph Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston! Vehicle: 07 silver GS-N Posts: 5,650 Rep Power: 12	simple ass hell, just rent o2 remover from a autozone, or whatever you have. __________________ Mods: Black people don't mod Comin Soon: Who knows?

March 26th, 2010, 06:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
cnofzz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Vehicle: 2007/Eclipse/gs Posts: 338 Rep Power: 4	02 remover that a wrench? how long should it take? __________________ 2007 Still Peral Gs Fujita Cai, RRE Underdrive, RRE Axel back, RRE Header, GT TB

March 26th, 2010, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
cnofzz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Vehicle: 2007/Eclipse/gs Posts: 338 Rep Power: 4	I would never bump a quesiton thread so quickly but i want to install these things soon so i still have two quesitons. How did you guys remove the o2 sensors and how long did the over all install take? __________________ 2007 Still Peral Gs Fujita Cai, RRE Underdrive, RRE Axel back, RRE Header, GT TB

March 26th, 2010, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ballfade I'm back in the game Name: Keith "The Ricer" Randolph Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston! Vehicle: 07 silver GS-N Posts: 5,650 Rep Power: 12	you get the sockets from a autostore, removing the sensors are easy if you have a breaker bar (like everything else). __________________ Mods: Black people don't mod Comin Soon: Who knows?

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March 26th, 2010, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
jvu Cocknozzle Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Vehicle: 2009/Eclipse/GT-P Posts: 1,281 Rep Power: 5	yeah, straight forward. take out the old one and put in the new one. not hard at all, unless your weak as fuck and can't take the bolts off, then use a cheater bar for moree leverage.

March 26th, 2010, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Georgey1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hialeah, FL Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GS Posts: 275 Rep Power: 7	The only hard part was removing the o2 sensors.

March 26th, 2010, 08:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
cnofzz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Vehicle: 2007/Eclipse/gs Posts: 338 Rep Power: 4	yeah i hear you on about that. That breaker bar made installing the pulley so much easier. Will it fit in there though? and need a socked from autozone? __________________ 2007 Still Peral Gs Fujita Cai, RRE Underdrive, RRE Axel back, RRE Header, GT TB

March 26th, 2010, 10:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
redstar666 subtechnician(eat fresh!) Name: Nima Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Vehicle: 07/gs Posts: 504 Rep Power: 5	thanx for the socket advice! did any of you cowboys/girls replace gaskets? __________________ F5CAI, RRE pully/axle-back/header/slotted rotors ceramic pads, Gt TB bp+outlaw spacer, rp 5w20, progress springs/swaybar, tanabe strut bar, 8K HID, cf engine cover, DNX5140 SOON: im spacer, ISAMU body kit , MR coilovers (waiting for spring to install)

March 27th, 2010, 01:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ballfade I'm back in the game Name: Keith "The Ricer" Randolph Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston! Vehicle: 07 silver GS-N Posts: 5,650 Rep Power: 12	Also some advice if your using a cheap 10$ ratchet+socket kit like i was don't be surprise if your ratchet starts to phail lol. Also when working on the bottom found removing the lower splash guards gave more room, also have a long socket 17 ready. __________________ Mods: Black people don't mod Comin Soon: Who knows?

March 27th, 2010, 03:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
meDave Turbo GS Name: David Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Francisco, Calif. Vehicle: 06-GS-T Posts: 1,358 Rep Power: 7	Soak those 02 sensors with some PB Blaster they will come out alot easier. __________________ Performance: Air Research T3/T4 Turbo w/STR cast iron manifold, AEM UEGO Wideband, AEM Tru-Boost EBC, 3.0" Turbo to Axle Exhaust w/ 2.0" Dual Outlets, Ported Intake Manifold with GT TB Swap, Ralco RZ Short Shifter, RPW Thermal Spacer Kit Suspension: Evo Brembo Swap, Cusco Strut Tower Bar, BC BR Coilovers, Progress Rear Swaybar, 4G Rear Body Brace Bar Last edited by meDave; March 27th, 2010 at 04:20 PM.

March 27th, 2010, 03:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
redstar666 subtechnician(eat fresh!) Name: Nima Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Vehicle: 07/gs Posts: 504 Rep Power: 5	^thanx Dave, ima let soak the night before i attempt __________________ F5CAI, RRE pully/axle-back/header/slotted rotors ceramic pads, Gt TB bp+outlaw spacer, rp 5w20, progress springs/swaybar, tanabe strut bar, 8K HID, cf engine cover, DNX5140 SOON: im spacer, ISAMU body kit , MR coilovers (waiting for spring to install)

March 27th, 2010, 07:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lanzerralliart 4G69er Name: Daniel Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Where the only team in the NFL that had a perfect season resides... Vehicle: CS7A Posts: 2,219 Rep Power: 6	Rx8 breaker bar lol that's a good sales gimick __________________ Nothing is really as hard as you think , thinking about it is day dreaming, which is masterbation without the payoff.

March 27th, 2010, 08:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
ALBOE Senior Member Name: Alex Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 94/BMW/325IS Posts: 5,616 Rep Power: 12	ahaha keith sent me a picture of the breaker bar

March 27th, 2010, 08:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
Ballfade I'm back in the game Name: Keith "The Ricer" Randolph Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston! Vehicle: 07 silver GS-N Posts: 5,650 Rep Power: 12	Post it alboe! Also read joo text! __________________ Mods: Black people don't mod Comin Soon: Who knows?

March 28th, 2010, 06:35 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ultracorp Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukee Vehicle: 2009 Eclipse GS Posts: 13 Rep Power: 4	Anyone know the torque specs for the bolts? __________________ RRE Pulley, Injen Short Ram, RRE Axleback

March 28th, 2010, 09:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
cnofzz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Vehicle: 2007/Eclipse/gs Posts: 338 Rep Power: 4	install went well thanks guys advice to people doing this have on hand, A breaker bar for sure that made everything easier, a can of wd 40 for the same reason, a standard o2 sensor wrench, from autozone like 10 dollars well worth it to avoid breaking those things. some electrical tape to cover all of the o2 plugs when you take them out just in case. a 17mm rachet, a 14 mm rachet i think cant remember that for sure a car to take you to lowes when you realizes you need some new bolts to connect the header to the down pipe and some gasket sealer so your car doesnt start bleading exhaust through the front and about 2-4 hours if you a distracted car nub like me! __________________ 2007 Still Peral Gs Fujita Cai, RRE Underdrive, RRE Axel back, RRE Header, GT TB

March 28th, 2010, 09:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
cnofzz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Vehicle: 2007/Eclipse/gs Posts: 338 Rep Power: 4	oh and as for the results, I havent had much time with it. Im on some heavy painkillers due to a surgery so i cant drive but i had someone else drive it and i liked what i heard. The car sounds mean with my set up, the header, F5 intake, and RRE magnaflow axelback. Doesnt sound ricetastic which i am really pleased with. If anything it sounds deaper and and nastier than before. I also ran my car open header just at idle half way through the install. That i wouldnt sudgest hahahaha. It sounded like a v8 to me but also so ricy and loud that i couldnt take it seriously. I may post a sound clip up in a couple weeks, and power results via dynolicious in a couple days. __________________ 2007 Still Peral Gs Fujita Cai, RRE Underdrive, RRE Axel back, RRE Header, GT TB

March 28th, 2010, 11:15 AM	#21 (permalink)
Ballfade I'm back in the game Name: Keith "The Ricer" Randolph Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston! Vehicle: 07 silver GS-N Posts: 5,650 Rep Power: 12	O yes i forgot, will need extra bolts! __________________ Mods: Black people don't mod Comin Soon: Who knows?

March 28th, 2010, 07:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
cnofzz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Vehicle: 2007/Eclipse/gs Posts: 338 Rep Power: 4	well idk how many of you are still readin this but i got to take my car out it was a bit rainy but i got some 2nd and 3rd gear pulls and I am extremely happy with the results. This was the first mod i installed that registers on my butt dyno. as promised dynolicious numbers to come for tommorow! __________________ 2007 Still Peral Gs Fujita Cai, RRE Underdrive, RRE Axel back, RRE Header, GT TB

March 28th, 2010, 08:24 PM	#24 (permalink)
Ballfade I'm back in the game Name: Keith "The Ricer" Randolph Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston! Vehicle: 07 silver GS-N Posts: 5,650 Rep Power: 12	Sweet! __________________ Mods: Black people don't mod Comin Soon: Who knows?

March 28th, 2010, 08:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
redstar666 subtechnician(eat fresh!) Name: Nima Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Vehicle: 07/gs Posts: 504 Rep Power: 5	__________________ F5CAI, RRE pully/axle-back/header/slotted rotors ceramic pads, Gt TB bp+outlaw spacer, rp 5w20, progress springs/swaybar, tanabe strut bar, 8K HID, cf engine cover, DNX5140 SOON: im spacer, ISAMU body kit , MR coilovers (waiting for spring to install)

March 29th, 2010, 02:57 PM	#26 (permalink)
cnofzz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Vehicle: 2007/Eclipse/gs Posts: 338 Rep Power: 4	alright i did several pulls today on the way to and from school. For some reason hp isnt working to hot but if i take the average it seems to be telling me im running about 200 which seems right with my modlist. 0-60 was more consistant. The sprint now happens in about 7.2-7.4!! That i am ok with. __________________ 2007 Still Peral Gs Fujita Cai, RRE Underdrive, RRE Axel back, RRE Header, GT TB

March 29th, 2010, 03:23 PM	#27 (permalink)
4GPRINCE Junior Member Name: INDIAN Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: BRONX, NY Vehicle: 2006 ECLIPSE GS Posts: 2 Rep Power: 4	O2 Sensors are a pain in the ass to remove

March 29th, 2010, 03:42 PM	#28 (permalink)
cnofzz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Vehicle: 2007/Eclipse/gs Posts: 338 Rep Power: 4	not if you have the socket to remove them. good use of 10$ right there __________________ 2007 Still Peral Gs Fujita Cai, RRE Underdrive, RRE Axel back, RRE Header, GT TB

April 16th, 2010, 01:11 PM	#30 (permalink)
Hessy18 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CR, Iowa Vehicle: 2007/GS/silver Posts: 103 Rep Power: 4	So im going to attempt to install mine tonight i have 4 spacers from the RRE sight and i going to go get the socket for the o2 sensors after school and i was told i will need a half inch long bolts that the stock bolts on the intake manifold that true? and what are the other bolts that i will need for the down pipe?

April 16th, 2010, 01:24 PM	#31 (permalink)
Ballfade I'm back in the game Name: Keith "The Ricer" Randolph Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston! Vehicle: 07 silver GS-N Posts: 5,650 Rep Power: 12	you only need 2 spacers though , also all the info you should need right here __________________ Mods: Black people don't mod Comin Soon: Who knows?

April 18th, 2010, 05:24 AM	#32 (permalink)
pilotgeorge747 Senior Member Name: George Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Vehicle: 2007 Eclipse GS Posts: 212 Rep Power: 6	Could you post a sound clip of the car? I'm interested in hearing it with the axleback instead of all the videos of header/intake/catback on here. __________________ 2007 GS Auto - 35/20% Tint - RRE Underdrive Pulley - Throttle Body Bypass - Aftermarket Stereo - LED interior and reverse lights - Energy Suspension Bushings - Progress Rear Sway Bar - RTP Steel Brake Lines - Projectors w/ Eyelids w/ 6000K HIDs - RRE Header - RRE Axleback - Tenzo R Springs - GT TB Swap - Tanabe Underbrace - General Exclaim 17s - Posi Quiet Ceramic Pads with Slotted Rotors - GT Rear Brake Swap - Sporty's Custom SRI -

April 18th, 2010, 07:34 AM	#33 (permalink)
ufc55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Vehicle: 2008/eclipse/gs Posts: 321 Rep Power: 4	it sounds real loud still

April 19th, 2010, 01:28 PM	#36 (permalink)
Hessy18 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CR, Iowa Vehicle: 2007/GS/silver Posts: 103 Rep Power: 4	alright i got mine installed and no light came on but 2 days later my service engine light came on.. that have anything to do with my new header?

April 19th, 2010, 01:32 PM	#37 (permalink)
joeyb Hard Core 4ger Name: Joe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norman, OK Vehicle: 08 Eclipse GT-SC Posts: 11,875 Rep Power: 17	probably - did you put in the o2 spacers? can you check for codes? post if so edit: man the more I hear the more I think that those spacers aren't as good as doing the spark plug defouler thing - i think the defoulers have a smaller hole and that seems to make the difference - I am speculating though, but the RIPP spacers I was sent have a much larger hole for the o2 sensor to absorb exhaust or whatever __________________ http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...33/joecopy.jpg "Has blower and many modifications." ~347 WHP / ~309 WTQ / ~6 lbs Boost Last edited by joeyb; April 19th, 2010 at 01:35 PM.

April 19th, 2010, 04:05 PM	#38 (permalink)
redstar666 subtechnician(eat fresh!) Name: Nima Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Vehicle: 07/gs Posts: 504 Rep Power: 5	[QUOTE=the spark plug defouler thing [/QUOTE] perhaps an elaboration could be provided? i will look into it also __________________ F5CAI, RRE pully/axle-back/header/slotted rotors ceramic pads, Gt TB bp+outlaw spacer, rp 5w20, progress springs/swaybar, tanabe strut bar, 8K HID, cf engine cover, DNX5140 SOON: im spacer, ISAMU body kit , MR coilovers (waiting for spring to install)

April 19th, 2010, 06:03 PM	#39 (permalink)
joeyb Hard Core 4ger Name: Joe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norman, OK Vehicle: 08 Eclipse GT-SC Posts: 11,875 Rep Power: 17	^ok figured most you guys mostly knew about this - but here it is: INSTEAD of using spacers from RRE or RIPP or anywhere - use 'spark plug defoulers' I had never even heard of them but they knew exactly what I was asking for at autozone. Need: 1/2" Drill Bit Drill X4 18mm Spark plug defoulers wrench for o2 sensors vice recommended to hold pieces for drilling Make sure you have cleared your 'service engine soon' light. You can always disconnect the bat to do this if you don't have a code reader. 1) Drill out 2 of the defoulers w/ the 1/2 in drill bit. (probably want to use a vice to hold it - this enlarges the hole so the o2 sensor can fit through it) 2) Screw each of the drilled out ones into one of the remaining non-drilled out ones. so you have one screwed into the other - they will look kind of like the spacers... 3) Take out your o2 sensors from your pipe (remove from old spacers if you have them) 4) CLEAN them off w/ a dry rag - remove fuel residue from sensor face 5) Screw in o2 sensors into the new 'spacers' you have created w/ the defoulers 6) re-attache to your pipe. The smaller hole on the defoulers (big enough for a spark plug tip) seems to let in just the right amount of air. but the post I saw this on (some 3g one) said it doesn't work for EVERYONE but 90%.... hope this helps, fellas. I haven't seen code one from my o2 sensors since - and my problem was BAD before I did this - the light just came on ALL the time, every 50 miles no matter how much I cleared it. I am probably running rich most of the time though __________________ http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...33/joecopy.jpg "Has blower and many modifications." ~347 WHP / ~309 WTQ / ~6 lbs Boost Last edited by joeyb; April 19th, 2010 at 06:16 PM.*

April 19th, 2010, 06:29 PM	#40 (permalink)
redstar666 subtechnician(eat fresh!) Name: Nima Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Vehicle: 07/gs Posts: 504 Rep Power: 5	damn yo. e-rep for this __________________ F5CAI, RRE pully/axle-back/header/slotted rotors ceramic pads, Gt TB bp+outlaw spacer, rp 5w20, progress springs/swaybar, tanabe strut bar, 8K HID, cf engine cover, DNX5140 SOON: im spacer, ISAMU body kit , MR coilovers (waiting for spring to install)