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#42
Very beginning of march-it works great so I will either header wrap it or use steel zip ties and mount the heat shield (stealthy thatw ay too) if it gets a lot worse.
It actually still stays cool, even in the places where it's flaked though.
It actually still stays cool, even in the places where it's flaked though.
#43
Yea, that just wouldn't fly with me. I mean, it works, but I'm to **** about my parts to have flaking ceramic. My stainless looks as good as it did when I installed it... although it's gold now.
#44
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Originally Posted by greybox
Very beginning of march-it works great so I will either header wrap it or use steel zip ties and mount the heat shield (stealthy thatw ay too) if it gets a lot worse.
It actually still stays cool, even in the places where it's flaked though.
It actually still stays cool, even in the places where it's flaked though.
#45
Yeah, it's ss with ceramic coating-I will only wrap it if it starts to get and stay hot. I'm not really worried about the rust aspect anyway-it seems like it is pretty well made (for the price especially) and one of the reason I got this one is it was 1/2 inch smaller in diameter than most so the torque wouldn't be as affected.
I was definitely for performance first (hence the size requirements), price second and I really didn't want anything shiny to draw attention at DEQ or anything. That's why I might just strap on the heat shield when it gets close to deq time anyway.
I was definitely for performance first (hence the size requirements), price second and I really didn't want anything shiny to draw attention at DEQ or anything. That's why I might just strap on the heat shield when it gets close to deq time anyway.
#47
I just installed mine..... But I am getting a heavy vibration after the car warms up and I drive it for a bit. It's only at idle after driving, but it sounds bad. I can't think of what it could be, ive tightened several times, any suggestions?
#48
i feel stupid. One of the original spring loaded bolts was never retrieved by me. So once the car warmed up and drove a bit, the bolt shifted and would vibrate. I picked up the bolt from where it was lodged, and am waiting to test it out. lol
#51
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Originally Posted by INFINI
Man this stuff scares me. Looking at it I get worried it's gonna crack at some point. I just hope it's safe as you get what your pay for in my eyes.
#54
Yep. Fixed it! The bolt must have been moving around and getting stuck in just the right spot. It was weird..... I jacked up the car to investigate and saw another spring bolt. I'm thinking, gosh thats in an awkward spot......
I am pretty happy with it. Not sure on performance gains, maybe a bit between 3-4k.....but i think it might not be so hesitant when starting out now. Thanks for the tips Greybox! You were very brave!
I am pretty happy with it. Not sure on performance gains, maybe a bit between 3-4k.....but i think it might not be so hesitant when starting out now. Thanks for the tips Greybox! You were very brave!
#55
Or maybe just cheap. I am happy with it as far as performance and like I said, the car seems to learn it and work better a few weeks later (I also have an exhaust and an opened airbox with K&N drop in) and there is the fact that it has a learning CPU so unplug the battery and drive it like nuts when you plug it back in and it should give a little more bump.